Daniel Klein

Dr. Daniel Klein is a Senior Lecturer at the German Sport University Cologne, affiliated with the Institute for Sports Didactics and School Sports and the Institute for Outdoor Sports and Environmental Research. He plays a key role in teacher education, serving as program coordinator for the BA and M.Ed. Teaching Degree in Educational Sciences and the BA in Sports and Physical Activity Education in Leisure and Recreational Sports.

His research focuses on physical activity and health promotion in schools, particularly through salutogenesis and health literacy in physical education. He has developed curricula emphasizing digital teaching competencies and inclusive practices for students with disabilities.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in advancing health-oriented physical education, integrating theoretical frameworks with practical teacher training and inclusive pedagogy. His work bridges research, teaching innovation, and school-based application.

• August-Bier-Plakette (2009)
• Lehrpreis 2019 der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln (2019)
• Poster Award, Category 'Content' (2018)
• Lehrpreis 2024 der Deutschen Sporthochschule Köln (2025)

Dr. Klein has been involved in externally funded projects such as 'E-Learning Wintersport' and 'Curriculum Development for Building Digital Competencies in Teacher Education.' He actively contributes to academic service through peer review, conference participation, and guest lectures on health promotion and school sports development. He supervises practical teaching courses and contributes to academic committees, though no formal advisees are listed.

He is actively engaged in research networks, with extensive collaborations, particularly with Christine Joisten, Andrea Kurth, and Tobias Vogt, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and institutional research presence.