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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Last week, our team joined colleagues from around the world at the fepsac.bsky.social Congress in Timișoara, Romania 🇷🇴. We were proud to contribute with numerous symposia, oral presentations, and posters. It was especially great to see so many of our current and former master's students. #FEPSAC

Group photo of some of our team members, former master's students, and interns standing together in front of a large FEPSAC European Congress banner at the venue entrance.

Nadja Walter, Markus Raab, Anne-Marie Elbe, Athanasios Papaioannou, Joleen Meissner, and Alex Iscru standing together in front of a projected symposium slide at the FEPSAC Congress. The slide shows the presentation title, “Educating Master’s Students in Sport and Exercise Psychology – The Joys and Challenges of Three European Degree Programs.”

Group photo of the members of our chair's 2Steps4Health project: Luc Riedmayr, Josephine Kroll, Nadja Walter, Anna Eckert, and Moritz Schnöckel standing together and smiling in front of a presentation backdrop at the FEPSAC Congress.

A large group of our team and other FEPSAC Congress participants posing together in front of a FEPSAC banner inside the venue.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

💤 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...

The photo shows a woman sleeping in bed with her head on a pillow, covered by a blue blanket. Photo: Slaapwijsheid.nl on Unsplash

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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!

Anne-Marie Elbe looks visibly surprised and moved as she walks through the applauding audience on her way to the stage to receive the “Goldene Hand” award at the asp conference. Photo: Jannik Ohr

Sascha Leisterer-Härtig presents the “Goldene Hand” award to Anne-Marie Elbe on stage at the asp conference. Both are smiling as they hold the golden hand-shaped trophy together against a dark background. Photo: Jannik Ohr

Sascha Leisterer-Härtig and Anne-Marie Elbe stand side by side on stage after the award presentation, smiling at the camera. Sascha holds the certificate for the “Goldene Hand” award, while Anne-Marie holds the golden hand-shaped trophy. Photo: Jannik Ohr

Our team, joined by former colleagues, celebrates Anne-Marie Elbe’s “Goldene Hand” award on a staircase. Anne-Marie stands near the centre holding the golden hand-shaped trophy as the group blows streamers into the air around her.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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

Audience members sit in rows facing a stage at the asp conference. Nadja Walter stands in front with a microphone, while five people stand near a lectern in front of blue curtains and asp conference banners.

Five members of the Leipzig University sport psychology team stand smiling together in front of research posters during the asp conference. The photo was taken in an indoor poster session area with wooden wall panels and a basketball hoop above.

Patricia Frytz gives an oral presentation in a lecture hall at the asp conference. She stands beside a projected slide about the psychological impact of sports injuries, while audience members sit facing the screen. Photo: Jannik Ohr

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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...

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

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...

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

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

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

Social media graphic for a research colloquium at Leipzig University’s Faculty of Sport Science. On the left, two adults are watching and applauding at an ice rink, with a young athlete skating in the blurred background. On the right, a red geometric text panel announces the talk “Antecedents of the Athlete Engagement: Coaches and Parents’ Influence Might Be a Perfect Fit” by Emma Guillet Desca, Virginie Nicais and Suzanne Thierry from Lyon 1 Université Claude Bernard, France.

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AntiDop @antidop.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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.

Group photo of students from one of Professor Anne-Marie Elbe’s classes at Leipzig University, standing in a lecture hall in front of a projected slide about the AntiDop project (“Educating Athlete Support Personnel to Prevent Unintentional Doping from Supplements”). The image was taken at the start of the summer semester 2026 during an introduction to recent developments in the AntiDop project.

Group photo of the new cohort of students in the Master’s programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology at Leipzig University, taken during their welcome day event. The group stands in front of two screens displaying the AntiDop project slide (“Educating Athlete Support Personnel to Prevent Unintentional Doping from Supplements”).

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AntiDop @antidop.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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!

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

Network diagram showing how athletes’ personal values and “Spirit of Sport” values are interconnected. Blue lines indicate positive relationships, red lines negative ones. Some sport values such as excellence and fair play appear centrally connected.

Figure from Zelli et al. (2026), Performance Enhancement & Health. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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!

A research recruitment flyer from Leipzig University’s Sport Psychology department. It invites adults (18+) to participate in an anonymous 7–9 minute online survey examining attitudes toward adversity and reactions to success. The survey is available in English, German, and Traditional Chinese. The flyer includes a QR code for participation and contact details for the researcher, Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry), at Leipzig University.

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Rasmus K. Storm @rasmusks.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

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AntiDop @antidop.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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.

Anne-Marie Elbe stands at the front of a classroom, gesturing while presenting to an attentive audience. Anne-Marie wears a pink sweater and a badge showing their name and university. Photo: Peter Leßmann/Markella Moraki

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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

A large group photo outdoors shows dozens of attendees of the dvs-Young Researcher workshop in conference badges. They‘re posing together on a grassy area, some waving, under a partly cloudy sky at dvs Hochschultag. Photo: Samuel Tickell

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Wanja Wolff @wanjawolff.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🚨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...

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

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! 🌍✨

Four seated panellists are listening to Anne-Marie Elbe presenting our master’s programme in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the DAAD conference. The main screen behind them displays 'Kurzdarstellung UNIVERSITÄT LEIPZIG' along with a photo of the university entrance. DAAD 100th anniversary banners are visible on both sides of the stage.

Anne-Marie Elbe stands at a podium with DAAD branding, delivering a talk. The podium sign reads 'Zukunft braucht Zusammenarbeit – Internationalisierung stärken – Perspektiven schaffen' and lists conference details for Berlin, September 2025. A DAAD 100th anniversary banner is visible in the background.

Five panellists are seated in a row on stage during a DAAD conference session. Behind them, a large screen displays a thank-you slide with contact information for Anne-Marie Elbe, Professor of Sport Psychology at Leipzig University.

Nadja Walter and Anne-Marie Elbe pose in front of a DAAD 100th anniversary banner. Both wear blue DAAD lanyards and the event backdrop that reads: 1925-2025 #DAAD100.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

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...

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

🧠 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...

Two women meeting in person, discussing notes during doctoral supervision.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

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.

Five members of the ECSS Scientific Board and Scientific Committee – Pierre-Nicolas Lemyre, Anne-Marie Elbe, Andy Lane, Sally Fenton, and Maurizio Bertollo (from left to right) – are smiling at the camera in a brightly lit hallway.

Patricia Frytz is giving a talk on athletes' sleep as part of the Young Investigator Award competition at the ECCS Congress 2025 in Rimini. She is standing next to a presentation that reads "Basic psychological need satisfaction during the day as a protective factor regarding athletes' sleep quality and sleep deficit".

Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) presenting research on self-conscious emotions in athletes at the ECSS Congress 2025 in Rimini, with a projected slide titled “The Role of Self-Conscious Emotions in Athletes: A Systematic Review Based on Ecological System Theory”

Gantima Praisan, Patricia Frytz, Anne-Marie Elbe, and Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry) [L to R] are smiling at the camera at the ECSS Congress 2025 in Rimini.

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AntiDop @antidop.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📸 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

Project team members seated around a table, watching a presentation and taking notes during the AntiDop kick-off meeting.

AntiDop team members sitting at a long dinner table, enjoying food and conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Group photo of all AntiDop project participants posing and smiling in front of a wall at the kick-off meeting venue.

Close-up of snacks and food served during the AntiDop kick-off meeting.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

🎉 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!

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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.

Daniel Kay and Patricia Frytz at the Wilhelm Wundt Room in Leipzig.

Patricia Frytz, Joleen Meißner, Chi-Lun Tsai (Henry), and Ehsan Shamaeli at the Wilhelm Wundt Room in Leipzig.

Patricia Frytz and Daniel Kay in front of Daniel's presentation, entitled: "Sleep Value and Sleep Resilience are Important Dimensions of Sleep Health"

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

📅 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

Silhouetted climber helps partner ascend peak; text promotes Leipzig University sport science colloquium on psychological, physical, and sexual safety in sport, presented by Professor Stiliani "Ani" Chroni.

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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 🎓

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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]

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

📆 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

The image comprises a photo of a woman sleeping and event info for a colloquium by Leipzig University’s Faculty of Sport Science. The topic is "Sleep Value and Sleep Resilience as Important Dimensions of Sleep Health", and it will be presented by Daniel Kay from Brigham Young University in Utah, USA

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Stuart Biddle @stuartjhbiddle.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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

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Details - Post Doctoral Research Associate - Kinesiology | Human Resources | UMass Amherst

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

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

Auf der Grafik steht der Text „Laufen neu erleben“ und Hinweis auf das EXIST-Gründungsstipendium. Darunter steht: "Projekt Klangkraft, Sportwissenschaftliche Fakultät Universität Leipzig". Rechts davon ist ein Smartphone abgebildet, das die Lauf-App Klangkraft zeigt. Die Worte "Wähle deine Musik aus" stehen prominent über den Optionen "Tropical Breeze" und "Sunset Stride". Im unteren Teil werden die Optionen Aktivitäten, Laufen und Metronom angezeigt.

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AntiDop @antidop.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

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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ECSS @ecssofficial.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

📢 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 buff.ly/4aTYSqF #WeAreSportScience #ECSS2025

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Cerveaux non disponibles @cerveauxnon.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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

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Sport Psychology at Leipzig University @spopsyle.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

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! 🥂✨

Each of our team members is individually posing in a white cube. They all wear Christmassy clothes or accessories. The single cubes are arranged in the shape of a Christmas tree. Below the tree it reads the words "Happy Holidays!"

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