As part of the Romanian Sports Science University Day in Cluj-Napoca, Prof. Markus Raab delivered a keynote address on applied sports psychology and demonstrated how research can be successfully applied in practice.

How does exercise affect the mother and child? Which recommendations are considered scientifically sound? And what are the potential risks? In their new reference book, “Exercise During Pregnancy: A Guide for Obstetric and Gynecological Counseling,” Marion Sulprizio and Jens Kleinert provide a…

At Macromedia University’s Resilience Day on November 12, 2025, Marion Sulprizio, at the invitation of Prof. Oliver Lohmar, presented the ideas behind MentalGestärkt to students and faculty. The focus was primarily on applying lessons from competitive sports to everyday life, dealing with pressure…

On October 8, 2025, at the MixedZone event hosted by SID and Sky Deutschland in Cologne, Jens Kleinert shared with participants that mental strength is a very complex topic that affects our abilities, our mindset, and our resilience. A key message was that mental strength and mental health issues…

On February 10, 2025, the second theme day organized by the MentalGestärkt initiative and the Working Group for Sports Psychology (asp) took place at the German Sport University. Participants were treated to an engaging program centered on the topic of “Hate Speech and Social Media.” The event was…

Marion Sulprizio from the “Sports and Pregnancy” working group at the German Sport University Cologne appeared as an expert guest on the ZDF program “Volle Kanne.” In the interview, she spoke about the importance of exercise during pregnancy and highlighted the significance of physical activity for…

On August 1, 2026, the Association for Practical Sports Psychology, in collaboration with the Professional Association of German Psychologists, invites you to an online event on the topic of “The Practice of Sports Psychology.” You can look forward to an engaging morning featuring presentations by…

The Working Group for Sports Psychology (asp) and MentalGestärkt are planning their next joint theme day for 2027—this time on the topic of “Loneliness & Homesickness in Competitive Sports.” The event will once again be held at the German Sport University in Cologne. As with the last two theme days,…

How does one get started in elite sports? The EU project “HerForm” provides answers—with a digital learning platform specifically tailored to the needs of female athletes. The German Sport University Cologne is supporting the project as a key research partner. The EU project “HerForm” is currently…

Under the theme “Sports Science—Diversity and Sustainability?!” the 27th University Sports Science Conference of the German Association for Sports Science (dvs) took place in Münster from September 16 to 19, 2025. The supporting program consisted of engaging keynote speeches, diverse workshops, and…