In our research we are primarily concerned with processes of teaching and learning in sports and physical education, with studies considering both students and teachers.

These are the main research topics adressed by our department:

• Professionalisation of PE teachers (e.g. diagnostic competence of PE teachers)
• Inclusion and heterogeneity in physical education (e.g. practices of teachers in inclusive physical education classes)
• Using the case method in teacher education
• Digitalisation in teacher education
• Developmental processes in physical education (e.g. self-concept research)
• Sports-related socialization in childhood and adolescence
• Competence modeling and promotion in physical education
• Basic motor skills of students
• Tasks in physical education
• Health promotion in physical education