“YOU FIRST”—a campaign that addresses mental health in competitive sports and raises awareness about mental health issues! The new “YOU FIRST” awareness campaign, launched by Daniel Müller, director of the Rhineland Olympic Sports Center (OSP), takes an in-depth look at mental health in competitive…

The network initiative run by the German Sport University Cologne has been championing mental health in elite sport for 15 years Higher, faster, further – competitive sport involves high physical demands. However, it can also pose significant mental and social challenges for athletes and coaches.…

On February 20, 2025, MentalGestärkt will host its third major theme day in collaboration with the Working Group for Sports Psychology (asp) at the German Sport University in Cologne. The theme: “Injuries & Mental Health.” Three keynote speeches and presentations from the fields of sports psychology…

Professional Ethics in Sports Psychology: Dilemmas and Legal Classification The Sports Psychology Section of the BDP e. V. cordially invites you to a practical online continuing education course. In the day-to-day practice of sports psychology, experts regularly face ethical and legal challenges.…

Very few people realize that exercise during pregnancy is good for both mother and baby and can even specifically help prevent illnesses. Many pregnant women are unsure whether and for how long they can continue their favorite sport, and how they can tell what’s good for them and their baby. In…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…