Freya Füllgraebe

Dr. Freya Füllgraebe serves as a Researcher and Doctoral student at the Department of Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation Sciences, Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation, German Sport University Cologne. She remains actively affiliated with the university despite a noted absence period ending April 30, 2025.

Her research expertise spans health promotion and prevention, with specialized focus on practical implementation in educational and vocational contexts. Key domains include evaluation methodologies for health programs, blended learning frameworks in health education, physical activity interventions for secondary school populations, and quality development strategies for apprentices in craft sectors. Her work consistently emphasizes evidence-based, participatory approaches to movement-oriented rehabilitation.

Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a strong trajectory toward integrating digital competency assessment with traditional sports science pedagogy, particularly through school-based interventions like the Sportbuddy project and theory-driven health promotion for vocational trainees. This trend highlights her commitment to translating academic research into actionable curricular tools.

Dr. Füllgraebe has successfully secured external funding for multiple projects, including the Z-Manufaktur initiative (2019-2022) developing blended learning health interventions for craft apprentices, and the 2020-2021 revision of the DRK Instructors' Practical Guide to Gymnastics. She maintains active collaborations across university institutes, notably with B. Biallas and C. Wilke on vocational health promotion, and within her core department on prevention science methodologies.