Bettina Rulofs

Prof. Dr. Bettina Rulofs is a University Professor for Diversity Research in Sport at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS), affiliated with the Institute for Sociology & Gender Research. She also serves as Vice-Rector for Studies, Teaching, and Continuing Education at DSHS. Her academic career includes roles such as Vice Rector for Transfer and Information Management (2018-2019) and Deputy Director of the Institute for Sociology & Gender Studies (2014-2019).

Education: PhD in Sports Science (Sociology and Pedagogy) from DSHS Cologne (2002), Diplom-Sportlehrerin (Sports Education) and English Teaching (University of Cologne, 1997).

Research focuses on sports sociology of diversity, gender studies in sport, child protection, and prevention of sexualized violence in sports. Notable projects include the 'ComᵉNet 4' initiative on digitalization and inclusion in school sports and the 'SicherImSport' study on sexual violence prevention.

Awards include the 2018 State Prize 'Sport and Science' (North Rhine-Westphalia) and 2019 DJK-Ethik-Preis. Active in teaching across bachelor's, master's, and teacher training programs, with a focus on 'Sport and Society' and 'Gender and Diversity' modules.

Her work bridges academic research with practical implications, addressing systemic issues in sports organizations and educational frameworks.