Masters programs and thesis

In this section you can find information on Masters programs and PhD thesis supervised by the team.

MSc at RU

The Reykjavik University offers the MSc Exercise Science and Coaching. This Master is unique in Iceland.

MSc in Exercise Science and Coaching is intended for those, who wish to specialize in the coaching of athletes in competitive and high-performance sports as well as in research in the field of sport science. The program is composed of courses covering, e.g. sport research and research methods, organization of training, theory of training, and the role of the trainer. The program also covers how to maximize athletic ability with training based on the premises of physiology, exercise science, psychology, ethics, nutrition, tactic, and technique.

Please see the website for more information.

MEd at RU

The Reykjavik University offers the MEd Sports and Health Education.

MEd in Sport and Health Education is intended for those who wish to specialize in health training and sport education. The program is composed of courses covering, e.g. sport pedagogy, preventive value of exercise, influencing factors of health, organization and role of the health trainer/instructor. Also covered is how quality of life for people of all ages and abilities can be maximized with organized exercise based on the premises of pedagogy, psychology, nutrition, sport science, and public health science.

Please see the website for more information.

PhD thesis supervised

• Motor competence, physical fitness and the impact of sport participation on adolescents. Student: Thordis Gisladottir. Supervisor: Hermundur Sigmundsson. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2015.
  
• Characteristization of the swimming styles through of the 3D acceleration analysis. Student: Jorge Mateu. Supervisors: Victor Tella, Joaquin Madera, Jose M Saavedra. University of Valencia, 2014.
  
• Motor competence, physical fitness, self-perception and physical activity in children. Student: Vigdis Vedul-Kjelsås. Supervisors: Hermundur Sigmundsson, Ann K Stensdotter. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2014.
  
• Timing of motor actions: An experimental and correlational study. Student: Håvard Lorås. Supervisors: Hermundur Sigmundsson, Ann K Stensdotter. Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway, 2014.
  
• Exercise program in elderly woman. A 4 years follow-up study. Student: David A. Sánchez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.
  
• Severe obese in children, exercise and diet. Student: Antonio García-Hermoso. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.
• Effects of a hydrotherapy program applied to women of gonarthrosis and coxarthrosis. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Silvia Torres. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2010.
  
• Health-related fitness in Extremaduran population. Student: Yolanda Escalante. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Ferran A. Rodríguez. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008.

MSc/MEd thesis supervised

Educational system for basketball players. Student: Ágúst Björgvinsson. Supervisors: Margrét Lilja Guðmundsdóttir and Ragnhildur Skúladóttir. Reykjavík University, 2015.

A novel exercise intervention on transversus abdominis recruitment and pain perception using EMG biofeedback, in people with history of low back pain. Student: Birna Markúsdóttir. Supervisors: Magnús K. Gíslason and Milan Chang. University of Reykjavik, 2014.

Movement analysis of side step cutting motion in agility testing for elite athletes. Student: Nils Óskar Nilsson. Supervisors: Magnús K. Gíslason and Milan Chang. University of Reykjavik, 2014.

Technical changes in the golf swing after metronome training. Student: Andrés Jón Davíðsson. Supervisors. Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir and Milan Chang Guðjónsson. University of Reykjavík, 2014.

Validation and biomechanical measurements using a novel inertial measurement unit. Student Sigurbjörg Jónsdóttir. Supervisor: Magnús K. Gíslason. University of Reykjavik, 2014

Development of an evaluation system for juniors football in Iceland. Student: Þórhallur Siggeirsson. Supervisors: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir and Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2013.

Effects of exercise on depression and anxiety: A Comparison to transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy. Student: Kristín Birna Ólafsdóttir. Supervisor: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Reykjavik, 2013.

Recess physical activity in scholars. Student: Sergio Vega. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.

Health-related fitness in paddle players. Student: Paula Romero. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2013.

Consequence of injury on soccer players' life. Student: Ragnar Mar Sigrúnarson. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland 2013.

The translation of Controlling Coach Behavior Scale (CCBS) from English to Icelandic and evaluation of psychometric properties of the Icelandic version. Supervisor: Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Reykjavík, 2013.

Psychometric properties of the icelandic version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Student: Ellen Dögg Sigurjónsdóttir. Supervisors: Daníel Þór Ólason, Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir, Linda Bára Lýðsdóttirr and Jón Friðrik Sigurðsson University of Iceland, 2012.

Coping and resort to personal changes. Student: Halla Halldórsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L.  Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2011.

Status and attitude to safety strategy and ICT safety. in Icelandic companies in Iceland. Survey in Icelandic companies in Iceland. Student: Marianna Magnúsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2011.

The practice of sports in Extremadura in function of age. Student: Ana M. Domínguez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Yolanda Escalante. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2011.

A Validation and Replication Study of the Patient-Generated Measure PSYCHLOPS on an Icelandic Clinical Population. Student: Helgi Héðinsson. . Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.  University of Iceland, 2010.

Running and Health. Student: Huld Konráðsdóttir. (2010). Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2010.

Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of DASS self- report instrument for measuring depression, anxiety and stress. Stundent: Björgvin Ingimarsson. Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir.  University of Iceland, 2010

Efficacy of nine week cognitive behavioral group therapy for low self-esteem. Stundent: Lilja Sif Þorsteinsdóttir. Supervisors:   Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009

Efficacy of transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy for social phobia. Student: Hulda Sævarsdóttir. Supervisors: Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009

Internet use and well-being: a survey among students in the 5, 6 and 7 in Iceland. Student: Lilja Eygerður. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Is violence a growing problem? Student: Helga Pálmadóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Lighter youth for your child. Student: Hrund Scheving Sigurðardóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2009.

Psychometric properties of the Icelandic version of the Becks Anxiety Inventory. Stundent: Bragi Sæmundsson. Supervisors: Jakob Smári, Daníel Þór Ólason and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2009.

To dare to go ahead and create a new tradition: alcohol consumption of college students. Protective factors. Student: Arna Borg. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2009.

Wellbeing of adolescents of non-Icelandic background. Student: Lilja Sesselja Steindórsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland 2009

About me is. Student: Anna Margrét Einarsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2008.

Application of three interventions in children with severe obese. Student: Antonio García-Hermoso. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Silvia Torres. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008.

Comparison between two standardized psychiatric diagnostic interviews and two self-assessment scales: MINI, CIDI, PHQ and DASS. Student: Baldur Heiðar Sigurðsson. Supervisors: Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Drop out from five week transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural group therapy. Student: Þorgerður Guðmundsdóttir. Supervisors: Jakob Smári and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Healthy children - constructive action: Teachers ideas of health in schools. Student: Ingibjörg Guðmundsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Kinanthopometric and physical fitness assessment in young handball players. Student: David Sanchez. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra and Sebastian Feu. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2008

Work and work environment at LHS. Student: Alda Ásgeirsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Work is my sanctuary: Chronic illness. Student: Berglind Víðisdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L.  Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2008.

Wellbeing of upper secondary teachers. Student: Guðrún Ragnarsdóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir and Jón Friðrik Sigurðsson. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2008.

What characterizes those who improve in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral group therapy in primary care? Student: Aðalbjörg Heiður Björgvinsdóttir. Supervisors: Sigurður J Grétarsson and Hafrún Kristjánsdóttir. University of Iceland, 2008.

Education at upper secondary level and young promising athletics. Student: Snjólaug E. Bjarnadóttir. Supervisor: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2007.

Fibromyalgia.is. Student: Sigrún Baldursdóttir. Supervisors: Ásrún Matthíasdóttir and Arnór Víkingsson. Reykjavik University, Iceland, 2007.

Pelvic pain during pregnancy: Information and advice. Student: Erna Kristjánsdóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2007.

Prevention is brilliant because we matter: Research on the experiences and attitudes of students in 9th grade in primary schools in Iceland. Student: Ragnhildur Skúladóttir. Supervisor: Margrét L. Guðmundsdóttir. Reykjavík University, 2007.

Physical activity in elderly. Student: Ernesto de la Cruz. Supervisors: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2006.

Relationship between health-related fitness and lifestyles in peripubertal children. Student: Pedro A. Sanchez. Supervisor: Jose M. Saavedra. University of Extremadura, Spain, 2005.