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Dr. Oliver Leis

Dr. Oliver Leis

Research Fellow

Sportpsychologie
Haus 1, T-Trakt
Jahnallee 59, Room T0002
04109 Leipzig

Phone: +49 341 97 - 31780
Fax: +49 341 97 - 31639

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Abstract

Dr. Oliver Leis is a postdoctoral researcher in sport psychology at Leipzig University. His research focuses on stress, stress management, and applied sport psychology in high-performance contexts, with a particular emphasis on esports. He serves as an ombudsperson for the Esports Research Network, is a member of the scientific advisory board of the eSport-Bund Deutschland, and contributes to two ERASMUS+ projects. Additionally, he is on the editorial board of the Journal of Electronic Gaming and Esports, the editorial board of the International Journal of Sport Psychology, and the advisory board of the Journal of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. In 2023, he received the Early Career Award for Outstanding Research Engagement from the University Society of Leipzig. Beyond research and teaching, he works as a sport psychology expert and coordinates sport psychology support at the Leipzig Sports Schools.

Professional career

  • since 02/2018
    Research assistant at Leipzig University, Sport Psychology
  • 10/2016 - 02/2018
    Fitness instructor - Crunchfit GmbH, Leipzig
  • 06/2015 - 12/2015
    Student assistant at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Movement and Excercise Science
  • 10/2014 - 10/2016
    Research Assistant and Tutor at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Psychology of Human Movement and Sport
  • 11/2013 - 03/2014
    Student assistant at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena, Sports Medicine and Health Promotion

Education

  • since 03/2023
    Habilitation on "Applied Sport Psychology in Esports"
  • 10/2019 - 07/2022
    PhD study on "Stress, Psychophysiology, and Performance in Esports: From the Relevance of Research to Intervention Strategies"
  • 10/2014 - 10/2016
    Master of Arts in Sport Science at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena
  • 10/2010 - 03/2014
    Bachelor of Arts in Sport Science and Educational Science at the Friedrich-Schiller University of Jena

Keywords

  • Psychophysiological stress
  • Stressors and coping
  • Emotion regulation
  • Applied sport psychology
  • Esports and elite sports

  • Leis, O.; Lautenbach, F.
    Psychological and physiological stress in non-competitive and competitive esports settings: A systematic review
    Psychology of Sport and Exercise. 2020. p. 101738.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2020.101738
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  • Leis, O.; Raue, C.; Dreiskaemper, D.; Lautenbach, F.
    To be or not to be (e)sports? That is not the question! Why and how sport and exercise psychology could research esports
    German journal of exercise and sport research. 2021. 51 (2). pp. 241–247.
    DOI: 10.1007/s12662-021-00715-9
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  • Fritsch, J.; Leis, O.; Wohlfarth, D.; Triller, N.; Jekauc, D.
    The role of emotional convergence in sport: A scoping review.
    Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. 2024. 13 (1). pp. 39–58.
    DOI: 10.1037/spy0000330
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  • Sharpe, B. T.; Leis, O.; Moore, L.; Sharpe, A. T. R.; Seymour, S.; Obine, E. A. C.; Poulus, D.
    Reappraisal and mindset interventions on pressurized esport performance
    Applied Psychology. 2024. pp. 1–22.
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  • Leis, O.; Sharpe, B. T.; Pelikan, V.; Fritsch, J.; Nicholls, A.; Poulus, D.
    Stressors and coping strategies in esports: A systematic review
    International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 2024. pp. 1–31.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2024.2386528
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more publications

  • Andere herausragende Auszeichnungen: Theodor Litt Preis: Preis für besonderes Engagement in der Lehre (Abteilung Sportpsychologie)
    Leis, Oliver (Sportpsychologie)
    awarded in 2021 by Universitätsgesellschaft Freunde und Förderer der Universität Leipzig.
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  • Andere Stipendien/Forschungspreise: Preis für besonderes Engagement in der Forschung
    Leis, Oliver (Sportpsychologie)
    awarded in 2023 by Universitätsgesellschaft Freunde und Förderer der Universität Leipzig.
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more awards

Dr. Oliver Leis is teaching sports students in the Bachelor's and Master's programs. In the Bachelor's program, he focuses on sports psychology topics, with a special emphasis on health promotion and performance optimization. In addition, he teaches research for MSc Sports Science: Diagnostic and Intervention and Master Sport and Exercise Psychology.

  • Performance and Health Promotion

    Modul title: Sports Psychology and Sports Medicine

    Module number: 08-001-0102

    Module frequency: Each summer semester

    Applicability: BSc Sports Science

    Objective: The students are able to apply sport psychological interventions for performance optimization and health promotion

  • Research Methodology

    Modul title: Research Methodology

    Module number: 08-005-0007

    Module frequency: Each winter semester

    Applicability: MSc Sports Science: Diagnostic and Intervention

    MSc Sports Management

    Objective: The students know the basics of research methodology and are able to perform and analyze qualitative and quantitative research

  • Distance Learning Material Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Modul title: Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Module number: 08-SEP-0001

    Module frequency: Each winter semester

    Applicability: MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Objective: Students are able to answer the question "What does sport and exercise psychology deal with and what are the central tasks and issues of a sport and exercise psychologist in research and practice?

  • Research Skills

    Modul title: Basic Research and Communication Skills

    Module number: 08-SEP-0003

    Module frequency: Each winter semester

    Applicability: MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology

    Objective: The students are able to submit project/research proposals with regard to organizational, content-methodological and ethical-moral aspects and criteria.

  • Basics in Physical Activity and Relaxation Methods

    Modul title: Physical activity and sedentary behavior in the life cycle

    Module number: 08-SQM-51

    Module frequency: Each winter semester

    Applicability: Not for students of the Sports Faculty

    Objective: The students know contents of sport psychology and can apply them in a health-promoting way in practice