Sport Psychology at Leipzig University
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Updates from the Chair of Sport Psychology at Leipzig University – stay informed about our research, teaching, and team. | Contact: https://www.spowi.uni-leipzig.de/en/sport-psychology
Last week, our colleague Patricia Frytz represented our team at the 6th Sports & Exercise Medicine Symposium in Leipzig. In a 5-minute pitch, she presented her current research on sleep parameters in elite athletes. A great opportunity for exchange, new ideas, and interdisciplinary networking!
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Last week, our colleague Patricia Frytz represented our team at the 6th Sports & Exercise Medicine Symposium in Leipzig. In a 5-minute pitch, she presented her current research on sleep parameters in elite athletes. A great opportunity for exchange, new ideas, and interdisciplinary networking!
Our Anne-Marie Elbe received an award for her outstanding commitment to doctoral supervision from the Vice-Rector for Talent Development Brigitte Latzko. Leipzig University’s supervisor award was hosted on November 12 at the Graduate Academy Leipzig🎓
November 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Our Anne-Marie Elbe received an award for her outstanding commitment to doctoral supervision from the Vice-Rector for Talent Development Brigitte Latzko. Leipzig University’s supervisor award was hosted on November 12 at the Graduate Academy Leipzig🎓
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🏋️♀️ Happy to be part of this symposium: "Measuring the Prevalence of Doping in Sport". Ask Vest Christiansen and Werner Pitsch are bringing leading scholars and practitioners together to discuss the spread of doping in sport 👇
November 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🏋️♀️ Happy to be part of this symposium: "Measuring the Prevalence of Doping in Sport". Ask Vest Christiansen and Werner Pitsch are bringing leading scholars and practitioners together to discuss the spread of doping in sport 👇
📅 Save the date! Professor Athanasios G. Papaioannou (University of Thessaly 🇬🇷) joins our Faculty Colloquium to speak about "Evidence-based tools to promote self-regulation and physical activity in youth: The European IMPACT project"
📍25 Nov, 3:30 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
📍25 Nov, 3:30 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📅 Save the date! Professor Athanasios G. Papaioannou (University of Thessaly 🇬🇷) joins our Faculty Colloquium to speak about "Evidence-based tools to promote self-regulation and physical activity in youth: The European IMPACT project"
📍25 Nov, 3:30 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
📍25 Nov, 3:30 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University
In their new #asp position paper, Barbara Halberschmidt, Sascha Leisterer-Härtig, Dennis Dreiskämper, and Franziska Lautenbach discuss how sport and exercise psychology can contribute to #PhysicalEducation and #SchoolSports.
🔗 Read more here (German only): doi.org/10.1026/2941...
🔗 Read more here (German only): doi.org/10.1026/2941...
Positionspapier der Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Sportpsychologie: Sportpsychologie im Sportunterricht und in Bewegungsangeboten im Setting Schule: Journal of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology: Vol 0, No 0
Zusammenfassung: Die Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Sportpsychologie (asp) vertritt die Interessen der Sportpsychologie im universitären und im außeruniversitären Bereich vorwiegend in Deutschland,…
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November 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
In their new #asp position paper, Barbara Halberschmidt, Sascha Leisterer-Härtig, Dennis Dreiskämper, and Franziska Lautenbach discuss how sport and exercise psychology can contribute to #PhysicalEducation and #SchoolSports.
🔗 Read more here (German only): doi.org/10.1026/2941...
🔗 Read more here (German only): doi.org/10.1026/2941...
Part of the academic programme! At the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster, Anne-Marie Elbe, Alexandra Ziegeldorf, and Sascha Leisterer-Härtig contributed to the symposia, poster sessions, and presentations – and it was such a pleasure. A big thank you to @uni-muenster.de! #dvs2025 #SportPsychology
October 30, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Part of the academic programme! At the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster, Anne-Marie Elbe, Alexandra Ziegeldorf, and Sascha Leisterer-Härtig contributed to the symposia, poster sessions, and presentations – and it was such a pleasure. A big thank you to @uni-muenster.de! #dvs2025 #SportPsychology
Sleep isn’t just rest – it’s part of our well-being. 💤
A new study by Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Lucie Nikoleizig developed and validated the Need Satisfaction in Sleep Scale, a brief tool to assess autonomy, competence & relatedness in the sleep context.
👉 doi.org/10.3389/fpsy...
A new study by Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Lucie Nikoleizig developed and validated the Need Satisfaction in Sleep Scale, a brief tool to assess autonomy, competence & relatedness in the sleep context.
👉 doi.org/10.3389/fpsy...
October 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Sleep isn’t just rest – it’s part of our well-being. 💤
A new study by Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Lucie Nikoleizig developed and validated the Need Satisfaction in Sleep Scale, a brief tool to assess autonomy, competence & relatedness in the sleep context.
👉 doi.org/10.3389/fpsy...
A new study by Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Lucie Nikoleizig developed and validated the Need Satisfaction in Sleep Scale, a brief tool to assess autonomy, competence & relatedness in the sleep context.
👉 doi.org/10.3389/fpsy...
Congratulations to Alexandra Ziegeldorf on her election as Speaker of the dvs Commission “Young Researchers” at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster this September! 🎉 We’re excited to see her bring energy and leadership to this role. #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag #SportPsychology #dvsYoungResearchers
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations to Alexandra Ziegeldorf on her election as Speaker of the dvs Commission “Young Researchers” at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster this September! 🎉 We’re excited to see her bring energy and leadership to this role. #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag #SportPsychology #dvsYoungResearchers
The dvs-Young Researcher workshop at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster this September was truly inspiring! As a mentor, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social shared her experiences and expertise with emerging academics. #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag #SportPsychology #dvsYoungResearchers
October 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The dvs-Young Researcher workshop at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 in Münster this September was truly inspiring! As a mentor, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social shared her experiences and expertise with emerging academics. #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag #SportPsychology #dvsYoungResearchers
A heartfelt thank you to the organising team at the @uni-muenster.de! Our team members were actively involved in the dvs-Hochschultag 2025, contributing with engaging talks, mentoring, a successful election, and plenty of social exchange. We can only say: it was fantastic! #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag
October 24, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A heartfelt thank you to the organising team at the @uni-muenster.de! Our team members were actively involved in the dvs-Hochschultag 2025, contributing with engaging talks, mentoring, a successful election, and plenty of social exchange. We can only say: it was fantastic! #dvs2025 #dvsHochschultag
A warm welcome to Maëlle Bracco from Université Claude Bernard Lyon! 🌍 Her research stay at our department opens up exciting new opportunities for collaboration between the Sport Psychology labs in Lyon and Leipzig.
October 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
A warm welcome to Maëlle Bracco from Université Claude Bernard Lyon! 🌍 Her research stay at our department opens up exciting new opportunities for collaboration between the Sport Psychology labs in Lyon and Leipzig.
In September, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social presented our master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology and its integrated double degree at the #DAAD100 conference in Berlin. 🎓 Thanks to #DAAD funding for scholarships and guest visits, our programme keeps growing and inspiring! 🌍✨
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
In September, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social presented our master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology and its integrated double degree at the #DAAD100 conference in Berlin. 🎓 Thanks to #DAAD funding for scholarships and guest visits, our programme keeps growing and inspiring! 🌍✨
From Research to Practice: The #No2Doping Manual is out! 🚀📘 Our work on doping prevention in youth & elite sport is now available for long-term impact. Thanks to the BISp, Marc Wonneberger & all athletes, coaches, teachers & clubs! 🔗 Read more & access the manual (in German): bit.ly/no2doping-ma...
October 15, 2025 at 11:35 AM
From Research to Practice: The #No2Doping Manual is out! 🚀📘 Our work on doping prevention in youth & elite sport is now available for long-term impact. Thanks to the BISp, Marc Wonneberger & all athletes, coaches, teachers & clubs! 🔗 Read more & access the manual (in German): bit.ly/no2doping-ma...
🎯🩸 Our PhD student Katharina Fischer led the development of a 12-item Menstrual Cycle Knowledge Questionnaire for female athletes & coaches!
✅ tested on 700+ participants
✅ reliable & scientifically validated
✅ supports menstrual cycle education in sports
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
✅ tested on 700+ participants
✅ reliable & scientifically validated
✅ supports menstrual cycle education in sports
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
September 10, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🎯🩸 Our PhD student Katharina Fischer led the development of a 12-item Menstrual Cycle Knowledge Questionnaire for female athletes & coaches!
✅ tested on 700+ participants
✅ reliable & scientifically validated
✅ supports menstrual cycle education in sports
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
✅ tested on 700+ participants
✅ reliable & scientifically validated
✅ supports menstrual cycle education in sports
🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Congrats to our colleague Alexandra Ziegeldorf on successfully defending her PhD thesis! 🎓 Her work explores how family socio-economic factors and the Family Health Climate shape children’s physical activity. Thanks to all who made the event so special by baking, decorating, and cheering for Alex!
August 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Congrats to our colleague Alexandra Ziegeldorf on successfully defending her PhD thesis! 🎓 Her work explores how family socio-economic factors and the Family Health Climate shape children’s physical activity. Thanks to all who made the event so special by baking, decorating, and cheering for Alex!
🧠 What makes PhD supervision in #SportPsychology work?
This study by Franziska Lautenbach, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, & colleagues shows: regular meetings, clear agreements & enough research time boost satisfaction. Most experiences were positive, but some gaps remain.
🔗 doi.org/10.1026/2941...
This study by Franziska Lautenbach, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, & colleagues shows: regular meetings, clear agreements & enough research time boost satisfaction. Most experiences were positive, but some gaps remain.
🔗 doi.org/10.1026/2941...
August 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
🧠 What makes PhD supervision in #SportPsychology work?
This study by Franziska Lautenbach, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, & colleagues shows: regular meetings, clear agreements & enough research time boost satisfaction. Most experiences were positive, but some gaps remain.
🔗 doi.org/10.1026/2941...
This study by Franziska Lautenbach, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, & colleagues shows: regular meetings, clear agreements & enough research time boost satisfaction. Most experiences were positive, but some gaps remain.
🔗 doi.org/10.1026/2941...
⚽ Call for Abstracts – Football is Medicine 2026
📅 21–24 January 2026 | 📍 Madeira, Portugal
Submit your abstract by 30 September 2025 in areas like metabolic health, cancer, mental wellbeing & team sports.
👉 fim2026.web.uma.pt
#FootballIsMedicine #FootballIsMedicine2026 #FIM2026
📅 21–24 January 2026 | 📍 Madeira, Portugal
Submit your abstract by 30 September 2025 in areas like metabolic health, cancer, mental wellbeing & team sports.
👉 fim2026.web.uma.pt
#FootballIsMedicine #FootballIsMedicine2026 #FIM2026
Football is Medicine 2026 – The University of Madeira, through the Department of Physical Education and Sport, together with Funchal City Council, the Portuguese Football Federation, the Madeira Football Association and the Regional Sports Directorate, is organising the Football is Medicine 2026 conference. This is one of the world's leading scientific events in the field of sports science.
The University of Madeira, through the Department of Physical Education and Sport, together with Funchal City Council, the Portuguese Football Federation, the Madeira Football Association, Regional…
fim2026.web.uma.pt
July 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
⚽ Call for Abstracts – Football is Medicine 2026
📅 21–24 January 2026 | 📍 Madeira, Portugal
Submit your abstract by 30 September 2025 in areas like metabolic health, cancer, mental wellbeing & team sports.
👉 fim2026.web.uma.pt
#FootballIsMedicine #FootballIsMedicine2026 #FIM2026
📅 21–24 January 2026 | 📍 Madeira, Portugal
Submit your abstract by 30 September 2025 in areas like metabolic health, cancer, mental wellbeing & team sports.
👉 fim2026.web.uma.pt
#FootballIsMedicine #FootballIsMedicine2026 #FIM2026
In her master's thesis, our former double-degree student Tereza Vítková explored how compulsive exercise and physical activity manifest in people with eating disorders, before and after outpatient treatment.
🔗 Read the full article, co-authored by Nadja Walter and colleagues: doi.org/10.1080/1612...
🔗 Read the full article, co-authored by Nadja Walter and colleagues: doi.org/10.1080/1612...
July 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In her master's thesis, our former double-degree student Tereza Vítková explored how compulsive exercise and physical activity manifest in people with eating disorders, before and after outpatient treatment.
🔗 Read the full article, co-authored by Nadja Walter and colleagues: doi.org/10.1080/1612...
🔗 Read the full article, co-authored by Nadja Walter and colleagues: doi.org/10.1080/1612...
We joined the @ecssofficial.bsky.social Congress in beautiful Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹🌞🍝!
@anne-marieelbe.bsky.social contributed as a Scientific Board member, Patricia Frytz presented on athletes’ sleep (Young Investigator Award), and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) shared part of his PhD on self-conscious emotions.
@anne-marieelbe.bsky.social contributed as a Scientific Board member, Patricia Frytz presented on athletes’ sleep (Young Investigator Award), and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) shared part of his PhD on self-conscious emotions.
![Gantima Praisan, Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) [L to R] are smiling at the camera at the ECSS Congress 2025 in Rimini.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:zljrji7n4kvetbi6gpawz2mh/bafkreibvad5p3c3xl3qmk7ep5lag5qteqpq5ckh6t6uwxq4ulgiisnkhfq@jpeg)
July 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
We joined the @ecssofficial.bsky.social Congress in beautiful Rimini, Italy 🇮🇹🌞🍝!
@anne-marieelbe.bsky.social contributed as a Scientific Board member, Patricia Frytz presented on athletes’ sleep (Young Investigator Award), and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) shared part of his PhD on self-conscious emotions.
@anne-marieelbe.bsky.social contributed as a Scientific Board member, Patricia Frytz presented on athletes’ sleep (Young Investigator Award), and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) shared part of his PhD on self-conscious emotions.
🌊 What is it like to dive deep on a single breath? A new study led by our #PhDstudent Bilguun Choimaa explores the lived experience of #freediving through embodied #phenomenology. Key insight: Freediving enables a unique state of presence, deep relaxation, and focused awareness. 📘 bit.ly/dive4free
July 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
🌊 What is it like to dive deep on a single breath? A new study led by our #PhDstudent Bilguun Choimaa explores the lived experience of #freediving through embodied #phenomenology. Key insight: Freediving enables a unique state of presence, deep relaxation, and focused awareness. 📘 bit.ly/dive4free
Last week, the students of the fourth cohort of our Master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology wrapped up their first year with a celebration on campus. 🎉
They came together not to say goodbye, but to celebrate what they’ve shared – and to look ahead. 💫
They came together not to say goodbye, but to celebrate what they’ve shared – and to look ahead. 💫
June 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Last week, the students of the fourth cohort of our Master's in Sport and Exercise Psychology wrapped up their first year with a celebration on campus. 🎉
They came together not to say goodbye, but to celebrate what they’ve shared – and to look ahead. 💫
They came together not to say goodbye, but to celebrate what they’ve shared – and to look ahead. 💫
Last week, our team came together in the garden of one of our colleagues for a relaxed barbecue to (almost) wrap up the summer semester. We shared delicious homemade food, good conversations, and plenty of sunshine. Thank you to Lucie for hosting and to everyone who made it such a lovely evening!🌞🍽️💬
June 27, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Last week, our team came together in the garden of one of our colleagues for a relaxed barbecue to (almost) wrap up the summer semester. We shared delicious homemade food, good conversations, and plenty of sunshine. Thank you to Lucie for hosting and to everyone who made it such a lovely evening!🌞🍽️💬
How do #Deaflympics athletes engage with sport psychology?
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
Frontiers | From their eyes: Deaflympic athletes' and coaches' perspectives on mental training
IntroductionSport psychology research has largely overlooked athletes with hearing impairments competing in Deaflympic sports, the designated elite sporting ...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
How do #Deaflympics athletes engage with sport psychology?
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
A new open-access study by our alumni Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann explores #mentaltraining in Deaf elite sport through focus group interviews.
🔗 doi.org/10.3389/fspo...
A new study followed 497 kids from grades 1–4 and found clear patterns in physical activity. Surprisingly, girls and kids with highly educated mothers were more likely to stay inactive. Family education & health climate play a major role early on.
👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/spo...
👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/spo...
June 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
A new study followed 497 kids from grades 1–4 and found clear patterns in physical activity. Surprisingly, girls and kids with highly educated mothers were more likely to stay inactive. Family education & health climate play a major role early on.
👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/spo...
👉 www.frontiersin.org/journals/spo...
We're excited to share a new paper by Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann (OTH Regensburg)! The study examines the role of #MentalTraining in elite #DeafSport and how psychological skills are utilised by #Deaflympic athletes.
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The use of psychological skills in Deaflympic sport
Alon Markov-Glazer, Anne-Marie Elbe, Rainer Schliermann
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June 6, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We're excited to share a new paper by Alon Markov-Glazer, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social, and Rainer Schliermann (OTH Regensburg)! The study examines the role of #MentalTraining in elite #DeafSport and how psychological skills are utilised by #Deaflympic athletes.
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