New educational website from RU: A valuable knowledge resource for the sporting community

The Department of Sport Science at Reykjavik University has launched an educational website bringing together a wide range of educational content on sports, training and health. The website features lectures, instructional videos and podcast episodes. The content is freely available to everyone and can be accessed through search and content categories.

Over the past ten years, the Department of Sport Science has organised and participated in numerous educational events, both independently and in collaboration with leading stakeholders in the Icelandic sporting community. These include the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ), the Reykjavík Sports Association (ÍBR), the Icelandic Youth Association (UMFÍ), the Icelandic Basketball Federation (KKÍ), the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ), the Icelandic Golf Union (GSÍ) and the Icelandic Swimming Association (FSÍ). Many of these events were recorded, and the recordings therefore contain valuable knowledge and expertise from both Icelandic and international specialists.

The website also features instructional videos, series and podcasts. The department produces two podcasts: Íþróttarabb HR and RU Sport Psych Podcast.

Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, Dean of the Department of Sport Science at RU, says that sharing knowledge is an important part of the department’s work. “This dissemination of knowledge is not limited to students and the academic community but extends to society as a whole. Our new educational website is part of our efforts to make knowledge accessible and support a strong sporting community.”

Content categories, search functions and filters make it easier for visitors to find material based on their interests and needs. The collection can, among other things, be used in teaching, on coaching courses, in educational activities organised by sports clubs, and for self-directed learning. It is intended for coaches, teachers, athletes, parents, students and anyone else who wants to expand their knowledge of sports.

The website is continuously being developed, with new content being added on an ongoing basis.

Everyone is encouraged to explore the collection, make use of the content and share it with others.

Department of Sport Science educational website at Reykjavik University.