Hilde Dorthea Grindvik Nielsen

The Research Council of Norway

Hilde G. Nielsen has a Ph.D. in Exercise Immunology from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway, and a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. She also completed a Leadership Foundation Programme, a course in Project Management at the BI Norwegian Business School and courses in Contract, Tort law, and Legal methods at Kristiania University College. Dr. Nielsen has been a member of several evaluation committees for Ph.D. students, a peer reviewer, and an editorial board member for three international journals. Her research interests and publications are within the fields of exercise physiology, exercise immunology, training, and physical activity and health.

2books edited

3chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Hilde Dorthea Grindvik Nielsen

Sports psychology is an interdisciplinary science for the purpose of increased participation in sports and physical activity to improve health and wellbeing. It addresses everything from optimal performance and wellbeing of athletes to developing mental and social aspects of participation to systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. This book introduces readers to topics within sports psychology with a special focus on motivation, behavior change, and personalities.

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Sport Psychology in Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity

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Outdoor Recreation

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Exercise and Immunity

By Hilde Grindvik Nielsen

Part of the book: Current Issues in Sports and Exercise Medicine

Increased Physical Activity in a Public Health Perspective

By Hilde D.G. Nielsen

Human beings are born to be physically active. Being physically active gives several advantages and is essential for a healthy life. Physical inactivity is to date one of the major risk factors for developing non-communicable diseases (NCD), which are responsible for nearly 70% of all deaths. It is well documented in the literature that daily physical activity reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases NCDs. The level of physical activity differs between regions of the world and between the countries. Moreover, there are age and gender differences. WHOs Global action plan on Physical Activity and Health 2018–2030 and the UN Sustainable Goal are an important document and blueprint in the work for promoting a healthier world with reduced physical inactivity. Global action plans must be translated into national needs and adapted according to local variations. Successful implementation can only be achieved with anchoring of the strategies and policies at the top and within all sectors. Prioritization of actions and cooperation are also important factors for successful implementation. Work with the aim of increasing physical activity is intersectoral. Every sector is influenced, and no sector can disclaim liability. Physical inactivity is a global, increasing public health problem, and it will not disappear by itself.

Part of the book: Physical Therapy Effectiveness

Introductory Chapter: Outdoor Recreation - Physiological and Psychological Effects on Health

By Hilde Dorthea Grindvik Nielsen

Part of the book: Outdoor Recreation

Hilde Dorthea Grindvik Nielsen

Latest work with IntechOpen by Hilde Dorthea Grindvik Nielsen

Sport Psychology in Sports, Exercise and Physical Activity

Books edited

Outdoor Recreation

Chapters authored

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