Heike Kugler

Dr. Heike Kugler is a Professor of Key Qualifications and Coaching at Erding University of Applied Management, where she has taught since 2011. With a career spanning academia and applied psychology, she concurrently operates as a self-employed business trainer for corporate clients and a sports psychologist for elite athletes, including Olympic competitors and Bundesliga teams.

Education:

• Diploma in Teaching (Russian/German), Magdeburg University of Education (1980–1984)
• Postgraduate Studies in Pedagogy, Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of the GDR, Berlin (1987–1988)
• Postgraduate Studies in Education, Magdeburg University of Education (1992)

Research Focus: Her work centers on sports psychology (elite performance, injury coping, motivation), communication skills, coaching methodologies, and health psychology. She integrates practical insights from her dual roles in academia and athletic support.

Publications: Her 8 articles (1991–2015) analyze psychological strategies in sports and education, with recurring themes around self-leadership, athlete resilience, and career preparation. Recent works emphasize practical applications in elite athletics.

Professional Affiliations:

• Current: Erding University of Applied Management (Professor), Olympic Training Center Saxony-Anhalt (Sports Psychologist)
• Past: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Berlin University of Health and Sport, SENECA GmbH (Founding Partner)