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University of Hamburg

The is one of Germany’s largest universities, with around 44,000 students, including 6,000 international students. It is recognized as a University of Excellence and receives funding for research in areas such as nanoscience, climate studies, and quantum physics. The university offers over 170 degree programs, including unique subjects like Tibetan Studies and Marine Ecosystem Science, with many international study opportunities. Committed to research and innovation, it fosters young academics through the Hamburg Research Academy and maintains global partnerships for academic exchange. Further information can be found on the website.


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Institute for Human Movement Science, Universität Hamburg
Turmweg 2, 20148 Hamburg
Naja Kleinschmidt has been studying at the University of Hamburg since 2020 in the teacher education program for primary education, specializing in mathematics, German, and physical education. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education in primary education with a focus on physical education. She completed her Bachelor of Education in 2023. In her bachelor's thesis, she examined the topic of experiential education and sustainability in the context of school ski trips. In this project she is involved through the Institute Human Movement Science.

 


Institute for Human Movement Science, Universität Hamburg
Turmweg 2, 20148 Hamburg
Gunnar Liedtke has worked in various roles at the Institute for Movement Science at the University of Hamburg since 2004, currently as head of the Department for Theory and Practice of Sport and Movement. His work and interests focuses on outdoor sports, experiential education and outdoor learning, values and sustainable development.

 


Institute for Human Movement Science, Universität Hamburg
Turmweg 2, 20148 Hamburg
Wiebke Langer is a postdoctorate fellow at the Institute of Movement Science, Chair of Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, University of Hamburg. Her research focuses on empirical research on Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE), (esp. professional competencies and development), transnational teacher education practices and quality of teaching in Physical Education (PE). She concentrates on how PE or school sport processes can be developed and designed, especially on how to professionally handle topics such as diversity, health education and high-quality as well as inclusive teaching. Her research interests also include outdoor sports and learning in higher education.

 

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