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Prof. Roland Naul is a Senior Professor of European Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport at the Department of Sports Science, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster. He also serves as Secretary-General of CEREPS (European Council for Research in Physical Education and Sport) and a board member of the Dutch 'stichting gkgk Nederland.' His academic journey includes studies in Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, and Sports Medicine at the WWU Münster, culminating in a Dr. phil. and M.A. His research focuses on physical education, Olympic education, community-based health initiatives, and school-sport networks.
- Education: WWU Münster (PhD in Pedagogy/Sociology/Sports Medicine, M.A. in Pedagogy/Psychology/Sociology/Russian).
- Key Roles: Director of the Willibald-Gebhardt Institute for Research in Sport and Society (since 1992), EU Expert for Physical Activity Guidelines (2007–2012).
Research Interests: Prof. Naul pioneers projects like 'Healthy Children in Sound Communities,' a cross-border intervention to combat childhood obesity. His work emphasizes motor competence development, physical activity promotion, and the integration of sport into full-day school models. He collaborates internationally, including with Chinese and Dutch institutions, and has authored over 100 publications on Olympic education, school sport policy, and community health.
Awards: Honorary doctorate from Charles University (Prague, 2017).
Grants & Labs: Leads projects funded by EU initiatives (e.g., INTERREG), directs the Willibald-Gebhardt Institute, and coordinates the EuPEO (European Physical Education Observatory) project. His work bridges academia, policy, and community action.
