Christian Büning

Dr. Christian Büning is a researcher at the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture at the German Sport University Cologne (DSHS). He is actively involved in research on digitalization in sports education, movement pedagogy, and the integration of technology in physical education. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary projects, particularly focusing on avatar-based visualization, AI in teaching, and blended learning in dance and sports contexts.

Education:

• Diploma in Sports Science, German Sport University Cologne (2007–2012)
• B.Sc. in Psychology, FernUniversität in Hagen (2013–2016)

His research interests include creativity assessment, cognitive inhibition, digital tools in education, and embodied learning. He explores how motion visualization and artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learning in school and university sports settings. His work often involves collaborative, practice-oriented projects with educational and technological dimensions.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward digital innovation in sports pedagogy, with a focus on avatar-supported systems, markerless motion capture, and AI-driven annotation tools. These works reflect a commitment to transforming traditional teaching methods through technology, especially in dance and physical education.

Scientific Awards:

• 1. Platz für herausragende Hochschullehre 2019/20 (DSHS Teaching Prize, 2020)
• Fellowship für Innovationen in der digitalen Hochschullehre (2022)
• Nachwuchspreis der DSHS Köln für beste Dissertation (2025)

Dr. Büning has been involved in multiple funded and self-initiated projects such as ComeSport, #vortanz, and Listen to Gym, often in collaboration with colleagues like Claudia Steinberg and Marco Grawunder. These projects emphasize innovation in teaching, digital competence, and interdisciplinary research. He also advises on educational design and participates in academic and artistic events, including guest lectures and performance curation. While no formal advisees are listed, his leadership in collaborative research suggests a mentoring role.

He is associated with the Institute for Dance and Movement Culture and has previously worked in the Institute for Movement Therapy and Movement-Oriented Prevention and Rehabilitation. His projects often involve cross-institutional teams and digital learning environments, functioning as dynamic research and development labs focused on the future of sports education.