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Prof. Dr. Nicolas Kurpiers is a Professor at the Institute of Sports Science within the Department 1: Educational & Social Sciences at the University of Hildesheim. He serves as Adjunct Professor at the Hildesheim University Foundation since 2021, following an Endowed Professorship for Movement Science and Health Sports from 2015-2021. His institutional roles include membership on the Institute Board, Academic Advisory Service for the Master's program in Sports Science with a focus on Sport, Health, and Performance throughout the Lifespan, and participation in various examination and selection committees.
Dr. Kurpiers' research focuses primarily on the optimization of sports-oriented therapy support for malignant diseases, particularly through winter and water sports rehabilitation for children with cancer. His work investigates the relationship between biomechanical loads, injuries, and material properties/movement techniques. He is the developer of the innovative One-Ski Methodology for teaching parallel skiing. His research spans sports biomechanics, rehabilitation sports, pediatric oncology rehabilitation, and movement science, with strong applications in therapeutic contexts.
His publication record shows a clear trend toward therapeutic applications of winter sports, particularly alpine skiing interventions for childhood cancer survivors. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary work connecting sports science, oncology, and rehabilitation medicine. His recent publications (2021-2024) focus on psychological wellbeing after skiing interventions, biomechanical analyses of skiing techniques, and monitoring rehabilitation programs for pediatric cancer patients.
Prof. Kurpiers maintains significant professional connections through his memberships in the Working Group for Snow Sports at Universities (ASH), the DVS Snow Sports Commission, the Network Active Onco Kids (NAOK), and the International Society of Skiing Safety (ISSS). He collaborates with multiple universities including Aalborg University (Denmark), Technical University of Munich, and University of Flensburg, as well as clinical institutions like the children's hospital Bad Oexen and Hannover Medical School.
His teaching covers theoretical subjects including diagnostics and counseling, movement analysis, sports traumatology, and sports in the rehabilitation of children with cancer, alongside practical instruction in gymnastics, athletics, skiing, rowing, canoeing, and wave riding. He has developed specialized rehabilitation concepts such as the One-Ski Methodology and winter sports programs for pediatric cancer rehabilitation.
