Ulrike Hartmann

Ulrike Hartmann is a researcher at the Institute of Psychology, Section Health & Social Psychology at German Sport University Cologne. She is actively involved in sports psychology research focusing on stress, aggression reduction, and physical education.

• Academic Affiliation: German Sport University Cologne
• Department: Health & Social Psychology
• Role: Researcher in sports psychology and behavioral studies

Her research interests center on stress and recovery mechanisms in sports contexts, aggression regulation through physical activity, and innovative pedagogical approaches in physical education. She utilizes cognitive reappraisal techniques and psychophysiological experiments to explore these phenomena.

Recent publications highlight her work on aggression reduction through exercise, motivation in youth sports, and stress management tools for educators. Her research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues such as Fabian Pels, Jens Kleinert, and Nina Zammit.

Scientific Recognition:

• Posterpreis der 55. asp-Jahrestagung (2023) - Poster Award at the 55th Annual Conference of the German Society of Sport Psychology

She contributes to several funded research projects including:

• „Motiv-Image-Passung im Kontext der Entscheidung/Bindung für/an die Sportart Handball bei Kindern und Jugendlichen“ (2024-2026)
• Demokratiefähigkeit bilden (2023-2026)
• Schulsport2030: Konzepte und Lehr-/Lernwerkzeuge zur Weiterentwicklung der Sportlehrer/-innenbildung (2019-2023)

Her work frequently examines the intersection of physical education and teacher stress, while also exploring behavioral interventions in sports settings. Collaborations span multiple departments including the Institute of Professional Sport Education and Sport Qualifications.