Anne Courbalay

Anne Courbalay is a Lecturer-Researcher at the Catholic University of the West (Angers, France), affiliated with the APCoSS research team and the Institute for Training in Physical and Sports Education (IFEPSA). She holds a PhD in Physical and Sports Activities with a specialization in Psychology (2015) and is qualified by the French National Council of Universities in Sections 16 and 74. Her research focuses on the psychological determinants of pain experience, evaluation of others' pain, and the role of physical activity in emotional regulation and health outcomes.

Education & Positions:

• 2015: PhD in Sciences and Techniques of Physical and Sports Activities (Paris-Sud University)
• 2011: Master’s in 'Physical Practices: Psychological Perspectives' (Paris-Sud University)
• 2009: Degree in 'Sports Training' (University of Nantes)
• 2008: Bachelor’s in 'Sports Services Management' (University of Nantes)

Research Interests: Her work bridges clinical psychology, pain science, and exercise physiology, addressing topics like chronic pain management, prosocial behavior in healthcare contexts, and the psychological benefits of physical activity programs for patients and employees.

Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize mindfulness-based interventions for pain tolerance (2023), workplace well-being through physical activity (2022), and network analysis of health behaviors in rheumatic patients (2021). She explores both clinical and applied settings, integrating individual differences (e.g., personality traits) into intervention design.

Labs & Teams: Active member of the APCoSS team, specializing in interdisciplinary studies of physical activity, health, and psychosocial factors.