Welcome to GIH
About GIH
Welcome to GIH, the Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences. Founded in 1813, GIH is the top Swedish centre of knowledge within sports, physical activity and health. Situated next to the beautiful arena Stockholms Stadion from 1912, GIH offers programmes preparing for the teaching profession in Physical Education as well as for careers in Sport Coaching, Sport Management and Preventive Health.
GIH has a long and impressive legacy. In 1813, Pehr Henrik Ling founded the educational institution Gymnastiska Centralinstitutet (Royal Gymnastics Central Institute),GCI, in Stockholm. He then developed the Ling gymnastics, a strong contribution to the history of international pedagogy.
Our press officer provides reporters with information about the university, our research and education, as well as contacts with our researchers, teachers and management.
GIH is centraly situated on a beautiful hill just north of the Olympic Stadion. The location next to classic sports arenas and a beautiful eco park is ideal, offering both natural and cultural values as well as excellent opportunities for sports and recreation.
ContactGet in touch with us
Address:
Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH
Box 5626
SE-114 86 Stockholm
SWEDEN
Phone: +46 8 120 53 700
E-mail: registrator@gih.se
International office: international@gih.se
Knowledge areasThree particularly important areas of knowledge that we work with
CollaborationCollaboration is a natural part of the education and research at GIH
work at gihBe a part of building an exciting educational and research environmnent
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NewsOn December 6 at 9.00 am, Karin Kjellenberg will defence her thesis "Physical activity, fitness, screen time and healthy brain function in adolescents". -
NewsA new comprehensive study from The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences reveals that changes in cardiovascular fitness over time are linked to a higher risk of developing depression, anxiety, a... -
NewsKarin Hägglund, Göran Kenttä, and two British co-authors, have received the prize for the best article in 2024 in the Journal of Sport Psychology in Action (JSPA Paper of the Year Award).
Brochure about GIHThe Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences - GIH
The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences – GIH, next to Stockholm Stadium, is Sweden’s foremost knowledge centre for sport, physical activity and health. Here, subject teachers in physical education, coaches, sport scientists, health promotors and sport managers are educated. GIH conducts advanced research in the field of sport, often in close collaboration with the sports movement, schools, society and with Swedish and international universities and colleges.
