Dr. Nadja Walter

Dr. Nadja Walter

Research Fellow

Sportpsychologie
Haus 1, T-Trakt
Jahnallee 59, Room T0001
04109 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97 - 31656
Fax: +49 341 97 - 31639

Abstract

Dr. Nadja Walter works as a post-doctoral researcher at Leipzig University since 2015. She works at Faculty of Sport Science, Sport Psychology. Her research focus is on behavior change and developing routines, strategies and habits in exercise and diet as well as mental health in the competitive sport context. She also investigates the ´dark side` of exercise and physical activity (e.g. exercise addiction, eating disorder), digital health management and works as an applied Sport psychologist with young talented athletes.

Nadja Walter teaches in every course of study the Faculty is offering: Bachelor, Master and teaching and is the coordinator of the Master program in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

In 2020, Nadja Walter was appointed as arbitrator (mediator) for Leipzig University. In this position she is contact person for Phd students or post-doctoral researchers regarding conflicts with their supervisors.

Professional career

  • since 01/2015
  • 05/2014 - 11/2014
  • since 02/2014
  • 02/2013 - 09/2013
  • 01/2013 - 02/2013
  • 03/2011 - 12/2012
  • 10/2008 - 12/2012
  • 10/2006 - 12/2012
  • 04/2004 - 10/2006

Education

  • 11/2008 - 02/2011
  • 04/2008 - 10/2008
  • 10/2003 - 03/2008
  • 06/1990 - 06/2003
  • Walter, N.; Wolburg, J.
    Teambuilding-Maßnahmen für Erzieherinnen und Erzieher in Kindertagesstätten = Team Building for Preschool Teachers
    Zeitschrift für Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie. 2018. 62 (1). pp. 25–35.
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  • Walter, N.
    Verhaltensstabilität und Gewohnheitsverhalten Untersuchung potentieller Einflussfaktoren auf die Entwicklung von Gewohnheitsverhalten
    Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung. 2017. pp. 1–8.
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  • Walter, N.; Löw, M.-O.; Ernst, S.
    Der Zusammenhang von Sportverletzungen und Stressvergangenheit : ein Beitrag zum aktuellen Forschungsstand
    Leistungssport. 2017. 47 (1). pp. 11–14.
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  • Walter, N.
    Strategien und Barrieremanagement in der Verhaltensänderung
    Journal für Ernährungsmedizin. 2016. 18 (4). pp. 10–12.
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more publications

  • Behavior analysis

  • Talent Identification and Promotion, Ensuring Resilience

  • Sport Psychology in occupational settings

  • Basics in physical activity and relaxation methods

  • Psychological Interventions, Guiding Groups and Behavioural Change in Preventive and Rehabilitational

  • Research methodology

  • Performance and Health Promotion

  • Teaching physical education in social settings

  • Understanding and Interpreting Sport Psychological Diagnostics (Diagnostics of Sportpsychology