Assistant Professorship for Exercise Psychology

Research

Physical Activity, sedentary behavior and other potentially health-related behaviors in older age are the main focus of the research in the working group Exercise Psychology. We approach this topic from various angles in order to understand the influence of selected psychological processes and phenomena. At the level of the individual, they include motivation, personal goals, and self-perceptions/internalization of others’ perceptions; at the level of the social environment, they include person perception and social infrastructure; and at the level of the physical environment, they include walkability. In our research, we rely on a multi-methods approach that includes interventions in the field, laboratory experiments, systematic literature reviews/meta-analyses, and biopsychological methods. An overview of our research and current projects is available HERE.

Studies

The courses offered by the working group Exercise Psychology include psychological theory and research methods relevant in Sports Science. Students learn how to apply their learnings in a scientific context (e.g., reading scientific articles, writing scientific texts) and in practical settings (e.g., designing and evaluating programs for physical activation). The teaching methodology is based on principles of higher education (e.g., problem-focused learning) and psychological research findings (e.g., consideration of different learning styles; fostering of a growth mindset). Students are invited to actively participate in structuring the courses. We also offer the supervision of student theses. More information is available HERE.

public outreach activities

We are active in the areas of public outreach, communicating science to the general public, and in practical settings. Our activities include:

• Programs for events like “Long Night of Sciences”
• Public Lectures
• Activity Program Design
• Consulting
• Workshops

Please contact us!