💤 Can basic psychological needs influence athletes’ sleep? Our new diary study by Patricia Frytz and @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social found that higher autonomy, competence and relatedness were linked to better sleep quality and lower sleep deficits in athletes. 📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.ps...

We are proud to share that @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social was awarded the German Association of Sport Psychology’s (asp) “Goldene Hand” for excellent supervision of PhD students at this year’s asp conference in Heidelberg. 🎉 A wonderful and well-deserved recognition – and a complete surprise to her!

In May, our team attended the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Sportpsychologie (asp) conference, where we presented our research in colloquia, talks, and poster sessions. We are grateful for the inspiring exchange and thank our colleagues in Heidelberg for the excellent organisation. 📷️ 4: Jannik Ohr

Looking forward to this webinar! @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social is part of the speaker lineup alongside Ian Boardley and Vassilis Barkoukis. ℹ️ You'll need an ECSS account to join (free to register) → www.ecss2006.com/ASP/CONGRESS...

Neu: „Schulsport: Transdisziplinäre Erkenntnisse und Implikationen für die Praxis“ mit Beiträgen von @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social und Sascha Leisterer-Härtig. Der Sammelband zeigt die Bedeutung von Bewegung für die Entwicklung von Kindern und Jugendlichen. Zum Buch: www.hogrefe.com/de/shop/schu...

On Tuesday, 9 June, Dr Alexander T. Latinjak, Assistant Professor at @ucddublin.bsky.social (Ireland 🇮🇪), will present his research on "The role of self-talk within an integrative approach to self-regulation" as part of our #colloquium. 📌 2–3.30 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University

Dr. Christiane Schenderlein, Staatsministerin für Sport und Ehrenamt, hat @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social in den Wissenschaftlichen Beirat des Bundesinstituts für Sportwissenschaft (BISp) berufen. Das Gremium berät die Bundespolitik wissenschaftlich zu Sport und Ehrenamt. Die Ernennung gilt drei Jahre.

On 22 May, Emma Guillet Descas, Virginie Nicaise, & Suzanne Thierry from Lyon 1 University (FRA 🇫🇷) will present their research on “Antecedents of the Athlete Engagement: Coaches and Parents’ Influence Might be a Perfect Fit”. 📌 10 am – 12 pm, Senatssaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University

Our #AntiDop video is out! It portrays our project's goals and introduces the project partners. Have a look!

Happy to have contributed!

This week, the summer semester 2026 started at Leipzig University. This was a wonderful opportunity to inform our students about recent developments in the #AntiDop project.

We’re happy to share that the first newsletter of our #AntiDop project is now available 📨 In this edition, you’ll find updates on our progress, key insights in our work, and a look at what’s coming next. 👉 Read the full newsletter here: af.duth.gr/wp-content/u... Feel free to spread the word!

New publication co-authored by @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social: Based on 800+ European athletes, the study shows a gap between personal values and the “Spirit of Sport”: fun and joy ranked highest, while fair play and excellence were less strongly internalised. 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.pe...

Our PhD student Henry is currently collecting data for his study on self-criticism, social comparison, and pride in sport. 👉Please take a moment to fill out the survey and feel free to share it with other people involved in sport. German: buff.ly/NFTKaN4 English: buff.ly/1SmRMzI Thank you!

The event is scheduled to take place in Aarhus in January 2026. Please, follow the link below for more info and registration 👇 👍 @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social @nikosntoumanis.bsky.social 👉 event.au.dk/events/measu... #doping #antidoping

In September, @anne-marieelbe.bsky.social presented the AntiDop project at the dvs-Hochschultag 2025 – Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft – at @uni-muenster.de.

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

🚨Job Alert🚨 2 unbefristete Stellen (je 75%, E13) bei uns am Institut für Bewegungswissenschaften - Fokus: Insb. Sozialwissenschaften des Sports/Sportsoziologie & qualitative Methoden Über Verbreitung freue ich mich sehr, Rückfragen gern per DM an mich 🙏 👉 www.uni-hamburg.de/stellenangeb...

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...

🧠 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...

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.

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...

📸 Throwback to February: In February, the project leaders of the AntiDop Project came together for our official kick-off meeting – a milestone moment. From planning sessions to shared meals and a team dinner — a strong start for this exciting project! #CleanSport #KickOffMeeting #AntiDoping

🎉 Congrats to our DAAD scholarship recipients 🎉 Last week, five of our master's students received their @daadworldwide.bsky.social scholarship certificates! This funding will support our double-degree students in their upcoming semester abroad at our partner university – the University of Thessaly!

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting sleep psychologist Daniel Kay (Brigham Young University)! 🧠💤 He joined us for a visit to the Wundt museum and gave an inspiring talk on the importance of sleep value and resilience. We also discussed exciting opportunities for future collaboration with him.

📅 Save the date! Join us for the Faculty Colloquium with Stiliani “Ani” Chroni, Professor in Sport Psychology & Sport Coaching at the University of Inland Norway. She'll present on Psychological, Physical, and Sexual Safety in Sport. 📌 20 May, 3:30 pm, Senatssaal Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University

At the start of the summer semester, we had the great pleasure of welcoming our new double-degree students from Greece 🇬🇷 It's always a special moment when international academic exchange comes to life! We hope everyone had a smooth start to the semester. We wish all of you a great time together 🎓

We are approaching the application deadline fast 🚂 There is only one month left to apply for our master's programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology 🎓 You can find all the information regarding the Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology on our website: uni-leipzig.de/mscsep [1/2]

📆 Save the date to join us for this upcoming colloquium, feat. Daniel Kay, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA! He will present his research on sleep value and sleep resilience. 📌 13 May, 3.30 pm, Senatsaal, Campus Jahnallee, Leipzig University

To work with the excellent Dr Dominika Pindus: careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-u...

Was, wenn beim Laufen aus deiner Bewegung Musik entsteht? 🎶🏃 Bei uns in der #Sportpsychologie entsteht im Projekt #Klangkraft gerade eine App, die dich mit dynamischer Musik intuitiv zum Laufen motiviert. Gefördert vom @bmwk.de & unterstützt von der @unileipzig.bsky.social #Flow #Running #Innovation

In February, our partners met in Thessaloniki for the #AntiDop kick-off. In a short video, our project partner, Dr Susana Papadopoulou, outlines the project's objectives. Dr Papadopoulou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University.

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📢 The abstract submission deadline is almost here — submit NOW & be part of one of Europe's leading sport science events! Don't miss your chance to present at the 30th ECSS Annual Congress in #Rimini, #Italy (1–4 July 2025). For more info, visit https://buff.ly/4aTYSqF #WeAreSportScience #ECSS2025

Un artiste italien a réalisé cette œuvre en deux temps à Naples.

We wish you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with joy, warmth, and unforgettable moments 🫶🏼 May your home be filled with love and your heart with gratitude ☺️ Have a magical holiday season and a fantastic start to the new year! 🥂✨