Sebastian Ludyga

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Ludyga is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health (DSBG) at the University of Basel. His research focuses on the interplay between physical activity, cognitive function, and mental health, particularly in children, adolescents, and clinical populations. He holds a prominent role in the Applied Exercise Physiology and Sports Education research groups, contributing to studies on exercise interventions for PTSD, ADHD, and depression.

• Positions: Lecturer (DSBG), Assistant/PostDoc (Sports Pedagogy/Health Development)
• Affiliations: University of Basel Medical Faculty, DSBG Research Groups

Research interests include neurocognitive effects of exercise, psychophysiological mechanisms of physical activity motivation, and 24-hour movement behavior guidelines. He has published extensively on topics like motor competence development, stress resilience in children, and refugee health interventions. Collaborations involve refugee camps in Greece and clinical trials targeting depressive disorders.

His work emphasizes translational research, bridging exercise physiology with mental health outcomes. Recent studies explore acute exercise effects on decision-making and social cognition, as well as long-term agility training for aging populations.