Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation

Explores the targeted use of exercise for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of diseases.

Institute for Movement and Neurosciences

Examines the control, learning, and neural basis of human movement.

Institute of Movement and Sport Gerontology

Focuses on exercise, health, and physical performance in later life.

Institute of Biochemistry

Analyzes biochemical processes in sports and their significance for performance, health, and doping control.

Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopedics

Studies mechanical stresses on the body and develops approaches to injury prevention and treatment.

Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies

Analyzes developments in sports, as well as in social and international contexts, and sports policy.

Institute of Communication and Media Research

Researches communication, media, and digitalization in the context of sports and society.

Institute of Cardiology and Sports Medicine

Examines the effects of exercise on the heart, circulation, and health—from molecular mechanisms to practical applications.

Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environmental Science

Focuses on sports in natural and environmental contexts, as well as sustainable spaces for physical activity.

Institute of Pedagogy and Philosophy

Engages in a reflective examination of the pedagogical and philosophical aspects of sports and physical activity culture.

Institute of Psychology

Researches experiences and behavior in sports—from motivation and performance to health and social processes.

Institute of Sport Didactics and Physical Education

Develops concepts for physical education, physical activity education in schools, and the training of physical education teachers.

Institute of Sociology and Gender Studies

Examines social structures, inequalities, and gender relations in sports.

Institute of Sport History

Analyzes the historical development of sports, physical activity, and their social significance.

Institute of Sport Economics and Sport Management

Researches economic structures, management processes, and organizations in sports.

Institute of Sport Law

Deals with legal issues in sports, such as liability, association law, and doping.

Institute of Dance and Movement Culture

Explores aesthetic, cultural, and creative forms of expression through movement and dance.

Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics

Combines exercise science with data analysis, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data to intelligently optimize performance.

Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications

Examines how sports-related content can be effectively taught and put into practice.