Jerry Medernach

Jerry Medernach is a researcher at the Institute of Outdoor Sports and Environment Science, focusing on sports psychology and decision-making in climbing performance. He holds a PhD in Sports Science and has previously been a PhD student. His work examines strategic decision-making, movement repertoire, and time constraints in Olympic bouldering, alongside consumer preferences in climbing gyms. He collaborates with institutions like the German Sport University Cologne.

Research Interests:

• Decision-making processes in extreme sports
• Motor activity and cognitive systems in climbing
• Psychological aspects of high-performance in new Olympic disciplines

Publications highlight analyses of climbing performance, strategic planning, and user experience in climbing facilities. His work bridges psychology, sports science, and applied research in outdoor activities. He contributed to a symposium on climbing safety, emphasizing sport safety protocols in indoor and outdoor environments.