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Ask Vest Christiansen

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Professor, PhD

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Ask Vest Christiansen CV

Areas of expertise

  • Sport
  • Doping
  • Performance Enhancing Drugs
  • Fairness, Ethics, Sports Policy
  • Sport and gender

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As a sports researcher interested in sports and doping, I also explore broader issues like fairness, sports policy, and gender. With a degree in sports science and a background in philosophy, my PhD examined the culture of professional cycling. My involvement in fairness in research, through the Practice Committee, the PhD course on Responsible Conduct of Research, and the university's DEI committee, aims to contribute to meaningful progress in our field.

Research

I study controversial issues in sport. Whether it is the use of doping and performance-enhancing drugs in elite, recreational, and fitness sports or eligibility criteria for transgender people, my research explores why sport is a contested domain. Sport not only generates passion but also intense debates on cheating, fairness, and regulations. Investigating these and similar issues helps us understand the meaning of sport and physical activity for individuals, communities, and societies.

Teaching activities

I am a dedicated and committed educator. While I strive to foster a respectful and engaging learning environment for students, I also aim to challenge students, critically examine their arguments and perspectives, and encourage them to think deeply and constructively about the issues at hand. On the one hand, I expect my students to be dedicated and make an effort, and on the other, I aim to support their individual development and help them reach their potential.

Job responsibilities

I have expertise in areas related to sports, doping, physical activity, fairness, and sports policy. In addition to research, teaching, and supervising students at the BA, MA, and PhD levels, as head of Section for Sport Science, Department of Public Health, I also dedicate time to administration, management, and university policy. Furthermore, I serve on the Aarhus University and the Faculty of Health's equality committees. Since 2015, I have been a member of Aarhus University's Practice Committee.

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