Fabian Pels

Dr. Fabian Pels is a Senior Lecturer at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Department of Health & Social Psychology. His work spans research, teaching, and academic leadership in sport psychology contexts.

• PhD from Institute of Psychology
• Core roles in research groups and educational programs
• Active in third-party funded projects since 2017

Research focuses on Group Flow (optimal collective experiences), Stress Dynamics in sports contexts, and Motivational Psychology in physical education. His methodological expertise includes:

• Advanced statistical techniques (SEM, Multilevel Analysis)
• Experimental research designs
• Systematic review methodologies

Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding group dynamics in sports (60% focus), educational technology implementation (100% in Scoping Review projects), and stress reduction mechanisms (36% in funded projects). Awards include three competitive recognitions between 2022-2023.

Teaching responsibilities cover:

• Psychological diagnostics & intervention
• Social psychology
• Research methods & statistics
• Coordinated modules: SGP2, SQ3 (BA), PSE5 (MA)

As active reviewer for journals like Scandinavian Journal of Psychology and American Journal of Epidemiology, he contributes to academic quality control. His work appears in 103 publications with 71 shared works with Jens Kleinert.