Affiliation:Johannes Gutenberg-University, Mainz, Germany Position: Chair and Professor for Training- and Movement Science in Mainz Academic Qualifications:
Chair for Training and Movement Science - Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz (since 2007)
Associate Professor at Sport University of Shanghai (2016-2019)
Chair for Training Science - University of Münster (2000) Professor for Applied Training Science - University of Leipzig (1997)
Habilitation System Dynamics of Individual Motor Learning Processes (1995)
MSc Physics and Sport Science (1991)
PhD Biomechanics (1990)
MA Physical Education (1985)
Guest Professorships:
- University of Salzburg (1996) - University of Calgary (1998) - University of Taipei (1999) - University of Graz (2008)
Awards for the invention of Differential learning:
- ISB-Miyashita Performance Award (1999) - Deutsches Werkbundlabel (2006)
Research Interests:
Conditions for increasing and maintaining performance
Motor and general learning
Complex analysis of biophysical signals
Complex pattern recognition in movements using machine learning and deep learning
Interactions of movement, brain, and heart activity
Other professional activities:
Former DLV-A all-around coach
Trained national and international top-class athletes (European and World Championship participants) (1980-1997)
He has been involved in training and advising physiotherapists, physiotherapists, teachers and coaches (since 1986)
Work and publications in biomechanics, training, and movement science
Counselling coaches and athletes of national and international teams in the disciplines of sprinting, throwing and all-around events, football, basketball, volleyball, handball, swimming, golf, and tennis (since 1986)