Frowin Fasold

Frowin Fasold is a faculty member at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics, specifically within the Cognition in Team Sports research group. He leads the Teaching and Research Area of Handball and holds the title of Dr. His role as a "Lehrkraft für besondere Aufgaben" signifies a dedicated academic position focused on both teaching and research in his specialized domain.

Dr. Fasold's research is centered on the cognitive aspects of team sports, particularly handball and beach handball. His work investigates gaze behavior, judgment and decision-making processes, calibration effects in serial performance evaluations (such as talent scouting and refereeing), and the psychological factors influencing performance. He employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies and has a strong interest in sports education, game-based learning, and the application of technology like sensor-based motion analysis.

His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the cognitive psychology of sports. Key themes include the calibration of judgments in talent identification and officiating, the use of novel technology (e.g., the Kabsch algorithm) for biomechanical analysis, and the development of innovative teaching methods for school handball. His work bridges the gap between theoretical cognitive psychology and practical applications in sports training and education.

• Excellence in Research Award (2023)
• Lehrpreis - e-Lehre SoSe2020 (2020)
• Lehrpreis - Praxiskurs/Übungen (2017)

Dr. Fasold is actively involved in research projects, including those funded by internal and external sources, such as a project on improving the physical and cognitive abilities of basketball referees. He has a wide network of collaborations, most notably with Daniel Memmert, Stefanie Klatt, and Karsten Schul, with whom he has co-authored numerous publications and projects. He also contributes to the sport as the National Coach for the U16 female beach handball team.

Dr. Fasold leads the Teaching and Research Area of Handball, which serves as his primary research and teaching hub. He is part of a larger collaborative network within the Institute of Exercise Training and Sport Informatics, particularly the "Cognition in Team Sports" group, where he works with other researchers and academic staff on shared projects related to gaze behavior, sports psychology, and training methodology.