Michael Gerstner

Dr. Michael Gerstner is an Akademischer Rat (Academic Councilor) in the Department of Sports Science at the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd, a position he has held since January 2023. His responsibilities include teaching sports didactics, curriculum development, and multi-perspective pedagogy. He also lectures in vocational education at external institutions like IHK-Bildungszentrum Aalen.

Education:
He earned his Dr. phil. from the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd (2022) after completing state examinations in Sports, German, and Catholic Theology (2009). He further qualified as a Studienrat (2018) through advanced training at Seminar Stuttgart.

Research Focus:
His work bridges theory and practice in sports education, emphasizing:

• Multi-perspective approaches in physical education
• Digital media integration in sports training
• Outdoor/experiential learning
• Early childhood movement development
• Teacher training methodologies

Publications:
His recent articles (2024) explore innovative curriculum designs for physical education, including Scandinavian-inspired outdoor pedagogy and critical analyses of educational policy implementation in Baden-Württemberg.

Awards & Advising:
No scientific awards or supervised students are documented in the provided materials.