Matthias Weippert

PD Dr. habil. Matthias Weippert serves as a researcher in the Institute of Sports Science at the University of Rostock, specializing in the Theory and Practice of Sports Movements and Training Science. His office is located in Room 108 of the Institute Building at Am Waldessaum 23a, Rostock.

Dr. Weippert's research focuses on exercise physiology with particular emphasis on perceived fatigue mechanisms during endurance activities, virtual reality applications in sports training, and the effects of nutritional interventions like caffeine on athletic performance. His work bridges theoretical sports science with practical athletic applications, especially in track and field disciplines.

His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal consistent research trends in time perception during virtual reality running, caffeine's limited ergogenic effects without withdrawal periods, and tactical analysis of elite track events like the Olympic 1500m final. His studies frequently examine the complex interplay between physiological responses and subjective perceptions during athletic performance.

Dr. Weippert actively engages in practical sports education, organizing events like the July 2025 hour-team run at Rostock's athletics stadium and producing instructional videos for track and field training. His work spans multiple sub-disciplines including cognitive fatigue assessment, dual-task performance, and age-specific responses to sustained physical activity.