John van der Kamp

John van der Kamp is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with affiliations in the Learning and Performance department, IBBA, and AMS-Sports. He holds additional roles at Windesheim Applied University (Research Centre Movement, Sport and School as Docent since 2018) and serves in ancillary capacities at Veiligheid.nl (Advisor since 2009), Christelijke Hogeschool Windesheim (Staff member since 2012), and Stichting TopJudo Amsterdam (Board Member since 2023). His research focuses on perceptual-motor learning, sport technology innovation, and applied movement science. He has supervised 21 PhD theses and contributed to editorial roles in journals like Infant and Child Development. Key research interests include motor skill development, ecological dynamics, and the intersection of education and movement.

• Education: Doctorate in Movement Science (implied via title 'dr.')

Research interests span physical education, motor skills, and applied cognitive psychology. His work emphasizes practical applications in sports coaching, technology development, and classroom dynamics. Recent publications explore sport technology constraints, audience effects on performance, and action-scaled frameworks for youth sports. He actively collaborates internationally and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through education and behavioral science initiatives.