Niels Feddersen
About
Niels is a postdoctoral researcher in sports science. He studies organisational culture and power relations in elite sports organisations in the UK, Norway, and Denmark.
Niels obtained his PhD from Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK. In the research, he collaborated with several Olympic sports organisations, the FA, and Premier League football clubs.
Current Research
- Modernising Psychology Provisions in Men's English Football Clubs is a research project aiming at outlining the context and challenges sport psychologists must work under in football academies. Collaborators in this project are Francesca Champ and Martin Littlewood from Liverpool John Moores University, and Stig Arve Sæther from NTNU
- Data collection is finished and currently followed by analysis and write up. Further, two papers are currently under review, one examining surveillance and confidentiality issues and another evaluating humanistic psychology.
- Brain on Nature examines the link between nature-based activities and mental health in different settings.
- Currently, Niels is collecting data in collaboration with Sunnaasstiftelsen, a non-profit working with active rehabilitation for people with acquired brain or spinal cord injuries. This is also a collaboration with Pia Wedege from the Norwegian School of Sport Science.
- A previous project evaluated a 6-month Stand Up Paddleboard Intervention for people with stress, anxiety disorders and/or depression in Denmark. This project is in the write-up phase.
Communicating Science via Podcasts:
Niels has also acted as editor and project manager on a podcast-antology on sport psychology. It was designed as a supplement to students and other interested people in sport and exercise psychology. Each episode is 12-20 minutes and provides a brief introduction to a relevant topic. To hear more, click here. Episodes 1 and 6 are in English
In English:
- The Sport Psych Show on culture in elitesport
- The Coaching Discourse on bullying and sport science social media
Dansk/Norsk:
- Dansk Boldspil-Union (The Danish Football Association):
- Idrettsforskning NO
Publications
2023
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Guttelvik, Siri;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2023)
A Single-Case Study of Experience of Disordered Eating Influenced by a Track and Field Talent Development Environment.
Journal of Sport Psychology in Action.
Academic article
2022
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2022)
Fri på Vandet: Forskning i et Frirum for Personer med Angst, Depression og Stress (Delrapport, 13.06.2022).
2022.
Report
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Champ, Francesca;
Sæther, Stig Arve;
Littlewood, Martin A..
(2022)
Confidentiality and surveillance challenges for psychologists working in men’s football academies in England.
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
Academic article
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Ryom, Knud.
(2022)
Examining the Field of Applied Sport Psychology in Denmark.
Journal of Sport Psychology in Action.
Academic article
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Sæther, Stig Arve;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Andresen, Eirik;
Bjørndal, Christian T..
(2022)
Balancing sport and academic development: Perceptions of football players and coaches in two types of Norwegian school-based dual career development environments.
International journal of sports science & coaching.
volum 17 (6).
Academic article
2021
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2021)
The Emergence and Perpetuation of a Destructive Culture in a British Olympic Sport.
Creative Nonfiction in Sport and Exercise Research.
Academic chapter/article
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Halsted, Laurence.
(2021)
Supporting athlete careers and retirement from the vantage point of smaller national governing bodies.
Developing and Supporting Athlete Wellbeing: Persen first, Athlete Second.
Chapter
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Morris, Robert;
Ronkainen, Noora;
Sæther, Stig Arve;
Littlewood, Martin A.;
Richardson, David.
(2021)
A Qualitative Meta-Study of a Decade of the Holistic Ecological Approach to Talent Development.
Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (SJSEP).
volum 3.
Academic article
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Phelan, Simon Edward.
(2021)
The Gradual Normalization of Behaviors Which Might Challenge Ethical and Professional Standards in Two British Elite Sports Organizations.
Journal of Sport Management.
volum 36 (5).
Academic article
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Haukli, Jon Stian;
Hvid Larsen, Carsten;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Sæther, Stig Arve.
(2021)
The athlete talent development environment in the best ranked football academy in Norwegian football: The case of the U16 team in Stabæk football club.
Current Issues in Sport Science.
volum 6 (008).
Academic article
2020
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Morris, Robert;
Storm, Louise;
Littlewood, Martin A.;
Richardson, David J.
(2020)
A Longitudinal Study of Power Relations in a British Olympic Sport Organization.
Journal of Sport Management.
volum 35 (4).
Academic article
Scientific articles
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Guttelvik, Siri;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2023)
A Single-Case Study of Experience of Disordered Eating Influenced by a Track and Field Talent Development Environment.
Journal of Sport Psychology in Action.
Academic article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Champ, Francesca;
Sæther, Stig Arve;
Littlewood, Martin A..
(2022)
Confidentiality and surveillance challenges for psychologists working in men’s football academies in England.
Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
Academic article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Ryom, Knud.
(2022)
Examining the Field of Applied Sport Psychology in Denmark.
Journal of Sport Psychology in Action.
Academic article
-
Sæther, Stig Arve;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Andresen, Eirik;
Bjørndal, Christian T..
(2022)
Balancing sport and academic development: Perceptions of football players and coaches in two types of Norwegian school-based dual career development environments.
International journal of sports science & coaching.
volum 17 (6).
Academic article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Morris, Robert;
Ronkainen, Noora;
Sæther, Stig Arve;
Littlewood, Martin A.;
Richardson, David.
(2021)
A Qualitative Meta-Study of a Decade of the Holistic Ecological Approach to Talent Development.
Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (SJSEP).
volum 3.
Academic article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Phelan, Simon Edward.
(2021)
The Gradual Normalization of Behaviors Which Might Challenge Ethical and Professional Standards in Two British Elite Sports Organizations.
Journal of Sport Management.
volum 36 (5).
Academic article
-
Haukli, Jon Stian;
Hvid Larsen, Carsten;
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Sæther, Stig Arve.
(2021)
The athlete talent development environment in the best ranked football academy in Norwegian football: The case of the U16 team in Stabæk football club.
Current Issues in Sport Science.
volum 6 (008).
Academic article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Morris, Robert;
Storm, Louise;
Littlewood, Martin A.;
Richardson, David J.
(2020)
A Longitudinal Study of Power Relations in a British Olympic Sport Organization.
Journal of Sport Management.
volum 35 (4).
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2021)
The Emergence and Perpetuation of a Destructive Culture in a British Olympic Sport.
Creative Nonfiction in Sport and Exercise Research.
Academic chapter/article
-
Feddersen, Niels Boysen;
Halsted, Laurence.
(2021)
Supporting athlete careers and retirement from the vantage point of smaller national governing bodies.
Developing and Supporting Athlete Wellbeing: Persen first, Athlete Second.
Chapter
Report
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Feddersen, Niels Boysen.
(2022)
Fri på Vandet: Forskning i et Frirum for Personer med Angst, Depression og Stress (Delrapport, 13.06.2022).
2022.
Report
Teaching
Courses
Media
2022
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LectureFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2022) Forskning i Forandring. Sport- og idrætspsykologisk Årsseminar . Dansk Idrætspsykologisk Forum; Phønix, Odense. 2022-11-27 - 2022-11-27.
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InterviewFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2022) GameChanger Podcast #116: Psykologi i fodboldens konkurrencemiljøer. Spotify [Radio]. 2022-04-11.
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InterviewFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2022) GameChanger podcast #112: Kultur i talentudviklingsmiljøer - en samtale med Niels Feddersen. Spotify [Radio]. 2022-03-18.
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Academic lectureFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2022) Using Self-Portraits to Explore the Fluctuations of a Female Olympic Rower’s Identity. International Conference on Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise . Int. Society of Qualitative Research in Sport & Exercise; Durham. 2022-07-26 - 2022-07-28.
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Academic lectureFeddersen, Niels Boysen; Champ, Francesca; Sæther, Stig Arve; Littlewood, Martin A.. (2022) Challenges and Solutions to Humanistic Psychology Delivery with Male U7-U16 Football Players in Professional English Academies. 16th European Congress of Sport and Exercise Psychology, FEPSAC 2022: Sport, exercise and performance psychology: challenges and opportunities in a changing world . European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC); Padova. 2022-07-11 - 2022-07-16.
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Academic lectureFeddersen, Niels Boysen; Champ, Francesca; Sæther, Stig Arve; Littlewood, Martin A.. (2022) Confidentiality and Surveillance in Psychology Provisions in Men’s Football Academies in England. 16th European Congress of Sport and Exercise Psychology, FEPSAC 2022: Sport, exercise and performance psychology: challenges and opportunities in a changing world . European Federation of Sport Psychology (FEPSAC); Padova. 2022-07-11 - 2022-07-16.
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Programme participationFeddersen, Niels Boysen; Woll, Lars; Rosvold, Malene. (2022) Idrettslabben - Introduksjon til Idrettspsykologi. Spotify [Radio]. 2022-08-14.
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Programme managementFeddersen, Niels Boysen; Woll, Lars; Rosvold, Malene; Mehus, Ingar. (2022) Idrettslabben - Episode 2: Motivasjon. Spotify [Radio]. 2022-08-26.
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InterviewSæther, Stig Arve; Feddersen, Niels Boysen. (2022) Pressede trenere prøver å få idrettspsykologer til å sladre. Gemini.no [Fagblad]. 2022-12-06.
2021
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InterviewFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2021) Meaningful Sport Series podcast: Nature-based Activities as an Intervention for Well-Being - Dr Niels Feddersen (Pt2). Spotify [Radio]. 2021-06-01.
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InterviewFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2021) Meaningful Sport Series podcast: Understanding Organisational Cultures in Elite Sport - Dr Niels Feddersen (Pt1). Spotify [Radio]. 2021-06-01.
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InterviewFeddersen, Niels Boysen. (2021) The Sport Psych Show - A Holistic Ecological Approach to Talent Development. Spotify [Radio]. 2021-09-01.