Valerian Cece

Valerian Cece is Associate Professor of Physical Education and Associate Researcher at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, France. His research, conducted within the LVIS laboratory, focuses on longitudinal analyses of emotional and motivational dynamics among vulnerable populations in sport and education, particularly elite youth athletes and physical-education teachers.

Education:

• 2017–2020: PhD in STAPS, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University
• 2016–2017: Master 2 Movement Performance Health Innovation, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University
• 2013–2017: Master’s degree, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Sports Sciences & PE Department
• 2015–2016: Master 2 ENS, External aggregation of EPS, ENS Rennes
• 2014–2015: Master 1 Movement Sport Health, Rennes 2 University
• 2013–2014: Sports Training Degree, Rennes 2 University
• 2010–2013: Degree in Education & Motor Skills, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University

Research Interests:

Cece’s work sits at the crossroads of sport psychology, motivation science, and educational psychology. Using advanced quantitative methods—particularly hierarchical linear modelling—he investigates:

• Intra- and inter-individual variability of emotional and motivational processes over time;
• Determinants and consequences of burnout and engagement among PE teachers;
• Psychological factors underpinning performance and well-being in high-performance youth athletes training in intensive centres.

His findings feed directly into the design of evidence-based intervention programmes aimed at sustaining both short-term performance and long-term health.

Publications & Trends:

Since 2018 Cece has published more than 20 peer-reviewed papers in leading journals such as European Journal of Sport Science, Psychology of Sport & Exercise, and Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, plus practitioner-oriented pieces in Ping Pong Mag. The 15 most recent articles (2018–2020) cluster around three dominant themes: (1) longitudinal modelling of motivation and emotion in elite youth sport; (2) validation of psychometric tools for assessing teacher identity and athlete burnout; and (3) applied guidance for table-tennis coaches on mental preparation and talent development.

Scientific Awards & Distinctions:

No specific prizes or fellowships are listed in the provided material.

Teaching & Supervision:

Cece currently teaches:

• Group Psychology and Motivation – 2nd year STAPS
• Developmental Psychology – 1st year STAPS
• Research Methodology – Master 1 MEEF
• Dissertation supervision – Master 2 MEEF

He previously taught Table Tennis options at ENS Rennes and served on CAPEPS oral juries. Doctoral advisees are not explicitly named in the supplied text.

Collaborations & Societal Impact:

Cece collaborates with:

• PSY-DREPI Laboratory, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté
• HEP Vaud Teacher Training College, Lausanne (Switzerland)
• SENS Laboratory, Université Grenoble Alpes

His research informs French Table Tennis Federation coaching programmes and contributes to national strategies for safeguarding the mental health of high-performance youth athletes and PE teachers.