Shaher Ahmmad Ibrahim Shalfawi

Associate Professor

Shaher Ahmmad Ibrahim Shalfawi

Contact

Telephone: 51833448

Email: shaher.shalfawi@uis.no

Room: HG R-324

Location: Stavanger - Norway

Department

Faculty of Arts and Education

Department of Education and Sports Science

About me

I’m holding a Ph.D. in Sport Science and performance from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences and my current position is Associate professor at the University of Stavanger. Prior to starting to work at the University of Stavanger, I was a researcher and scientific assistant at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (Oslo, Norway), lecturer at the Prince Sultan University in Saudi Arabia, researcher and scientific assistant at the Norwegian Olympic committee and federation of sports (Oslo, Norway), and Ph.D. candidate at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Performance (Oslo, Norway).

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in physical performance – Norwegian School of sports sciences, Oslo, Norway.
• Master degree in coaching & sports psychology - Norwegian School of sports sciences, Oslo, Norway.
• Intermediate subject in sport coaching - Norwegian School of sports sciences, Oslo, Norway.
• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) in Physical Education - University of Jordan.


Work experience

• Current: Associate Professor, University of Stavanger
• Researcher, Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of sports sciences, Oslo, Norway.
• Doctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Physical Performance, Norwegian School of sports sciences, Oslo, Norway.
• University lecturer in Physical Education, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia.
• Researcher & scientific assistant, Norwegian Olympic committee and federation of sports, Oslo, Norway.


Certification and awards

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA.
• Registered strength and conditioning coach, USA.
• Young investigator award, 2017, University of Stavanger.


Research areas

• Physical performance of high-performance athletes.
• Validation of test methods and equipment.
• Interpretation of quantitative data.
• Athlete capacity profiling, sport's metabolic and physical work demands.
• Public health (Women's health).

Publications

Vitenskapelige publikasjoner

Nyhus Hagum, Cathrine ; Tønnessen, Espen; Nesse, Marie Aarrestad; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2023)

A Holistic Analysis of Team Dynamics Using Relational Coordination as the Measure regarding Student Athlete Total Load: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Sports.

ISSN 2075-4663.

Volum 11.

Hefte 5.

s.1-21.

DOI: 10.3390/sports11050104

Nyhus Hagum, Cathrine ; Tønnessen, Espen; Hisdal, Jonny; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2023)

The effect of progressive and individualised sport-specific training on the prevalence of injury in football and handball student athletes: a randomised controlled trial.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living.

ISSN 2624-9367.

Volum 5.

s.1-11.

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2023.1106404

Hagum, Cathrine Nyhus; Tønnessen, Espen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2022)

Progression in training volume and perceived psychological and physiological training distress in Norwegian student athletes: A cross-sectional study.

PLOS ONE.

ISSN 1932-6203.

Volum 17.

Hefte 2.

s.1-19.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263575

Hagum, Cathrine Nyhus; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2020)

The Factorial Validity of the Norwegian Version of the Multicomponent Training Distress Scale (MTDS-N).

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH).

ISSN 1661-7827.

Volum 17.

Hefte 20.

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207603

Sandgren, Sebastian Schanche; Giske, Rune; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2019)

Muscle dysmorphia in norwegian gym-going men: An initial investigation.

Kinesiology.

ISSN 1331-1441.

Volum 51.

Hefte 1.

s.12-21.

DOI: 10.26582/K.51.1.3

Tjelta, Leif Inge; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Dahle, Vienna Søyland

(2019)

Relationship between level of performance and training characteristics of runners competing in the Oslo Marathon .

Fysioterapeuten.

ISSN 0016-3384.

Volum 19.

Hefte 2.

s.20-26.

Tjelta, Leif Inge; Kvåle, Per Erik Høidal; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2017)

The half-marathon participants, who are they and what motivates them for training and competition?.

Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis.

ISSN 1406-9822.

Volum 23.

s.42-51.

DOI: 10.12697/akut.2017.23.04

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Statistical use in applied sport research: Methodological and ethical challenges.

Strength and conditioning journal.

ISSN 1524-1602.

Volum 38.

Hefte 5.

s.88-91.

DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000242

Ben Brahim, Mehdi; Mohamed, Amri; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

The evaluation of soccer players performance on different repeated sprint tests: training and testing implications..

Kinesiologia Slovenica.

ISSN 1318-2269.

Volum 22.

Hefte 2.

s.49-63.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tjelta, Leif Inge

(2016)

A critical evaluation of the aerobic capacity demands of elite male soccer players.

International Journal of Applied Sports Sciences.

ISSN 1598-2939.

Volum 28.

Hefte 2.

s.200-212.

DOI: 10.24985/ijass.2016.28.2.200

Tjelta, Leif Inge; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE IN ELITE DISTANCE RUNNERS.

Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis.

ISSN 1406-9822.

Volum 22.

s.7-19.

DOI: 10.12697/akut.2016.22.01

Sandgren, Sebastian S; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

How Does Muscle Dysmorphia Affect Physically Active Gym-Going Males’ Self-Perception and the Desire for Bigger Muscles.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 30.

s.204-204.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Seiler, Stephen; Tønnessen, Espen; Haugen, Thomas A.

(2014)

Aspects of shooting velocity in Norwegian elite handball.

Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 1820-6301.

Volum 8.

Hefte 1.

s.33-40.

Haugen, Thomas Andre; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tønnessen, Espen

(2013)

The effect of different starting procedures on sprinters' reaction time.

Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 0264-0414.

Volum 31.

Hefte 7.

s.699-705.

DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2012.746724

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Haugen, Thomas; Jakobsen, Tore Arne; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2013)

The effect of combined resisted agility and repeated sprint training vs. strength training on female elite soccer players.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 27.

Hefte 11.

s.2966-2972.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31828c2889

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Young, Marlene; Tønnessen, Espen; Haugen, Thomas André; Enoksen, Eystein

(2013)

The effect of repeated agility training vs. repeated sprint training on elite female soccer players’ physical performance.

Kinesiology.

ISSN 1331-1441.

Volum 19.

Hefte 3.

s.29-42.

Tønnessen, Espen; Haugen, Thomas André; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2013)

Reaction time aspects of elite sprinters in athletics World Championships.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 27.

Hefte 4.

s.885-892.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31826520c3

Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tønnessen, Espen; Krustrup, Peter; Holtermann, Andreas

(2013)

Performance Effects of 6 Weeks of Aerobic Production Training in Junior Elite Soccer Players.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 27.

Hefte 7.

s.1861-1867.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e31827647b

Dillern, Thomas; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2012)

Aerobic capacity and anthropometric characteristics of female elite-recruit soccer players.

Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 1820-6301.

Volum 6.

Hefte 2.

DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e318215f763

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen

(2012)

Assessing test-retest reliability of the portable Brower speed trap II testing system.

Kinesiology.

ISSN 1331-1441.

Volum 44.

Hefte 1.

s.24-30.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Dillern, Thomas; Tønnessen, Espen; Delp, Tor Kristoffer; Enoksen, Eystein

(2012)

The effect of 40 m repeated sprint training on physical performance in young elite male soccer players.

Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 1820-6301.

Volum 6.

Hefte 3.

s.111-116.

DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0b013e3182023a65

Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Dillern, Thomas; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2011)

Aerobic capacities and anthropometric characteristics of elite female soccer players.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 25.

Hefte 12.

s.3352-3357.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318215f763

Tønnessen, Espen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Haugen, Thomas; Enoksen, Eystein

(2011)

The Effect of 40-m Repeated Sprint Training on Maximum Sprinting Speed, Repeated Sprint Speed Endurance, Vertical Jump, and Aerobic Capacity in Young Elite Male Soccer Players.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 25.

Hefte 9.

s.2364-2370.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3182023a65

Enoksen, Eystein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tønnessen, Espen

(2011)

The effect of high- vs. low-intensity training on aerobic capacity in well-trained male middle-distance runners.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 25.

Hefte 3.

s.812-818.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e3181cc2291

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tønnessen, Espen; Enoksen, Eystein; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen

(2011)

Assessing day-to day reliability of the Newtest 2000 Sprint Timing system.

Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 1820-6301.

Volum 5.

Hefte 3.

s.107-113.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Sabbah, Ammar; Kailani, Ghazi; Tønnessen, Espen; Enoksen, Eystein

(2011)

The Relationship Between Running Speed and Measures of Vertical Jump in Professional Basketball Players: A Field-Test Approach.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 25.

Hefte 11.

s.3088-3092.

DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0b013e318212db0e

Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2009)

Validity and reliability of the Newtest Powertimer 300-series (R) testing system.

Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 0264-0414.

Volum 27.

Hefte 1.

s.77-84.

DOI: 10.1080/02640410802448723

Bøker og kapitler

Hagum, Cathrine Nyhus; Tønnessen, Espen; Hisdal, Jonny

(2024)

The transition into Norwegian Sports High School : measures to optimise student athlete management and development.

Universitetet i Stavanger.

ISBN 9788284392370.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2015)

Anaerobic conditioning of soccer players, training methods evaluation..

ISBN 978-3639764796.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2015)

Anaerobic conditioning of soccer players: the evaluation of different anaerobic training methods on soccer player's physical performance.

Norges idrettshøgskole.

ISBN 9788250205062.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2006)

Reliability and validity of Newtest Powertimers : the validation of a field testing method that measures jumping height & running speed.

Norges idrettshøgskole.

Formidling

Tønnessen, Espen; Hagum, Cathrine Nyhus; Shalfawi, Shaher Ahmmad Ibrahim

(2024)

Individuelt tilpassede treningsplaner bidrar til færre skader i lagidrett.

Forskersonen.no.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2020)

Kvinner løper raskere før eggløsning.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Ghazi M. Kh., Elkailani; Zain T. F., Khemesh

(2019)

The effects of menstrual cycle phases on strength and aerobic exercise performance in female physical education students.

12th Conference of Baltic Society of Sport Sciences “sport science for sports practice, teacher training and health promotion”;

2019-04-25 - 2019-04-26.

Elkailani, Ghazi M. Kh.; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2019)

The relationship between measures of shoulder mobility, hand size, grip strength and upper body multi joint maximum muscle strength in female physical education students..

12th Conference of Baltic Society of Sport Sciences “sport science for sports practice, teacher training and health promotion”;

2019-04-25 - 2019-04-26.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2019)

The relationship between handgrip strength and upper body pushing and pulling performance in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes.

Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 0264-0414.

Volum 37.

Hefte 1.

Hegerstad, Camilla; Dillern, Thomas; Giske, Rune; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2019)

The relationship between mental toughness and physical Performance test in police college students.

Journal of Sports Sciences.

ISSN 0264-0414.

Volum 37.

Hefte 1.

DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2019.1671688

Kjellstadli, Bjørnar; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2018)

The effect of hypertrophy strength training using traditional set vs. cluster set on maximum strength and sprinting speed..

20th International Conference on Sport Science and Sports Engineering;

2018-04-16 - 2018-04-17.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Hviding, Fredrik; Kjellstadli, Bjørnar

(2018)

The Effect of Different Strength Training Methods on Muscle Strength, Body Composition and Factors Affecting Endurance Performance..

20th International Conference on Sport Science and Sports Engineering;

2018-04-16 - 2018-04-17.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2017)

The relationship between total training load and markers of overtraining in intermittent and strength sports.

Møte med unge spillere;

2017-05-11 - .

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2017)

Doktorgradsstudenter mest opptatt av kritisk tenkning..

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tjelta, Leif Inge

(2016)

Aerobic capacity demands in top male soccer players (1960s – 2013): needs analysis.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 30.

Sandgren, Sebastian S; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

How does muscle dysmorphia affect physical active gym-going males’ self-perception and the desire for bigger muscles.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.

ISSN 1064-8011.

Volum 30.

s.204-205.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Unge men drømmer om den perfekte kroppen..

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Mange unge menn får aldri nok muskler.

Tjelta, Leif Inge; Alstveit, Reidun Johanne; Nordbotten, Gerd Lise Midtgaard Nilsen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Helland, Merete Hagen

(2016)

THE EFFECT OF TWO WEEKLY SESSIONS OF INTENSIVE INTERVAL-RUNNING ON AEROBIC CAPACITY AND RUNNING PERFORMANCE IN UNTRAINED SEDENTARY ADULTS ,.

Baltic sports science conference 2016;

2016-04-27 - 2016-04-29.

Tjelta, Leif Inge; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Physiological factors affecting performance in elite distance runners.

Baltic sports science conference;

2016-04-27 - 2016-04-29.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tjelta, Leif Inge

(2016)

AEROBIC CAPACITY DEMANDS IN TOP MALE SOCCER PLAYERS (1960S – 2013): NEEDS ANALYSIS..

The 39th National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference ;

2016-07-06 - 2016-07-09.

sandgren, sebastian schanche; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

How does muscle dysmorphia affect physical active gym-going males’ self-perception and the desire for bigger muscles.

The 39th National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Conference ;

2016-07-06 - 2016-07-09.

Nordbotten, Gerd Lise Midtgaard Nilsen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Helland, Merete Hagen; Alstveit, Reidun Johanne; Tjelta, Leif Inge

(2016)

TWO INTENSIVE INTERVAL SESSIONS PER WEEK CAN REDUCE BMI AND WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE IN SEDENTARY OVERWEIGHT ADULTS.

Baltic Sport Science Conference;

2016-04-27 - 2016-04-29.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

PhD students supervising orientations.

UiS Doctoral Community;

2016-09-29.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Hurtighetstrening i ballspill.

FAGDAGEN;

2016-11-15 - .

Sandgren, Sebastian S; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2016)

Conference Poster: How does muscle dysmorphia affect physically active gym-going males’ self-perception and the desire for bigger muscles.

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Annual Conference;

2016-07-01 - .

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2015)

Sprinttrening gir bedre fotballresultater.

Dillern, Thomas; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2011)

Aerobic capacities and anthropometric characteristics of recruit female soccer players.

The 8th European Association for Sociology of Sport Conference Pp. 88;

2011-05-18 - 2011-05-22.

Dillern, Thomas; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2011)

FATIGUE AND RECOVERY IN SOCCER – A STUDY OF AEROBIC PERFORMANCE ABILITY MARKERS.

The 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport science;

2011-07-06 - 2011-07-09.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Dillern, Thomas; Sabbah, Ammar; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2011)

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REPEATED SPRINT PERFORMANCE AND MEASURES OF SPRINT AND JUMP PERFORM-ANCE IN YOUNG, WELL-TRAINED ELITE MALE SOCCER PLAYERS.

The 16th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport science;

2011-07-06 - 2011-07-09.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2010)

Coach/Trainer Education and Professionalisation. A propositional Self Reflection.

Praktisk Kunnskap - Dannelse og Utdannelse;

2010-12-01 - 2010-12-03.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen; Rodahl, Stein; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2010)

VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE BROWER TIMING SYSTEM SPEED TRAP II. p.94.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College of Sport;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Rodahl, Stein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2010)

The Effect of Strength vs. Interval Training on Vo2max, Velocity at Vo2max and Velocity at Anaerobic Threshold in Norwegian Male Elite Soccer Players. p. 124.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Tønnessen, Espen; Enoksen, Eystein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2010)

THE EFFECT OF 40M REPEATED SPRINT TRAINING ON MAXIMUM SPRINTING SPEED, REPEATED SPRINT SPEED ENDURANCE, VERTICAL JUMP AND AEROBIC CAPACITY IN YOUNG ELITE MALE SOCCER PLAYERS. p. 136.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen; Rodahl, Stein; Delp, Tor Kristoffer

(2010)

THE EFFECT OF REPEATED SPRINT TRAINING ON NONE ELITE JUNIOR SOCCER PLAYERS RUNNING SPEED, REPEATED RUNNING SPEED, VERTICAL JUMP, AGILITY AND AEROBIC CAPACITY. p. 308.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Tønnessen, Espen; Enoksen, Eystein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Ingebrigtsen, Jørgen

(2010)

The effect of extra supplementation of protein, kre-alkalyn, fat-acids and bicarbonate on performance tests and selected health parameters in a group of elite basketball players. p. 463.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Enoksen, Eystein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Tønnessen, Espen; Refsnes, Per Egil; Rodahl, Stein; Staxrud, Martin

(2010)

The Effect of Supervised Coaching in the Strength and Conditioning Training Session in Team Sport. p. 211.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Rodahl, Stein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2010)

Physical Fitness Characteristics of Norwegian Male and Female Team Handball Players. p. 497.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Enoksen, Eystein; Hisdal, Jonny; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Saetre, Torunn

(2010)

Supervised Exercise Training Reduces Plasma Levels of The Endothelial Inflammatory Markers Eselectin and Icam-1 in Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease. p. 487.

The 15th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2010-06-23 - 2010-06-26.

Enoksen, Eystein; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2009)

Drop-Out Rate And Drop-Out Reasons In Talented Track And Field Athletes. A 25 Year Study. p.308.

The 14th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2009-06-24 - 2009-06-27.

Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen; Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.

(2009)

The Effect Of High Vs Low Intensity Training On Aerobic Capacity In Well Trained Male Middle-Distnnce Runners. p. 430.

The 14th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2009-06-24 - 2009-06-27.

Shalfawi, Shaher A. I.; Enoksen, Eystein; Tønnessen, Espen

(2009)

The Relationship between Running Speed and Measures of Vertical Jump in Professional Basketball Players. p. 433.

The 14th Annual Congress of The European College Of Sport Science;

2009-06-24 - 2009-06-27.