Karen Maria Petry

Karen Maria Petry is a researcher at the Institute of European Sport Development and Leisure Studies, German Sport University Cologne. Her work focuses on sport-based social initiatives, intercultural education, and policy advocacy.

Research areas include addressing inequality, social integration, and the role of academia in sport for development. She leads projects like QualiFT (women in sports coaching) and SPEACH (sport, physical education, and coaching in health).

Recent publications analyze safeguarding in sport policy and intercultural educator training. Collaborations span institutions like the Council of Europe and Routledge, with a focus on global sport policy and educational frameworks.