Master's candidates are invited to apply for tendered research projects or propose own ideas. The main scope of research should cover "Exercise and Movement Science in Various Settings across Lifespan". Employed methods are: Trunk and Limb Strength Testing, Jump Analyses, Gait Analyses, Balance Testing, Surface Electromyography, Kinematic Analyses and Aerobic and Anaerobic Testing. Besides experimental research,  systematic literature reviews are also suitable. A Motivation letter and brief CV of the candidate are required. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.



Master Thesis Director (Co-Supervison excluded)


Year Name Topic
21 Ludwig Rappelt Acute Effects of Eccentric Exercise on Balance Performance
21 Anthony Schwarz Validation of capilarry vs. venous blood markers during exercise testing
21 Tim Wiedenmann Network Meta-analyses: Effects of Blood Flow Restriction on Performance
21 Mario Leicht Home-based clustered Strength Training in Seniors
21 Tobi Baumgartner Advances in Sensor-based Assessment of Running Economy
21 Isabella Stumpf Velocity-based Strength Training in mixed martial Arts: Endurance
21 Filip Czambor Velocity-based Strength Training in mixed martial Arts: Power effects
21 Lilly Meikis Pilates and Physical Function: A Meta-analytical Review
20 Golo Röhrken Effects of Polarized Training in Triathlon
20 Berit Labott Effects of 24 weeks of Agility Training on Physical Function in Seniors
19 Sanghyon Ji Bilateral vs. Unilateral Strength Training to Improve Sprint & Endurance
19 Micha Schwerhoff Associations between Fitness, Anthropometry & Cardiac Strain in Seniors
19 Marco Leo Ballistic Training and Strength: a Meta-analytical Review
19 Verena Hammes Exergaming and strength improvements in elderly people: 3 armed RCT
19 Julia Bakker Exergaming on instable plattforms for improving balance: 3 armed RCT
18 Lukas Nebiker Meta-analyses: Neuromuscular vs. Endurance Training in Depression
18 Jonas Grillo Agility Training Intervention in Seniors: Effects on Balance
18 Silvia Flury Agility Training Intervention in Seniors: Effects on Strength
17 Lucia Bühlmayer "Mindfulness practice and performance in sports: A meta-analysis"
17 Marisa Heckendorn "Trail vs. road running on balance, strength and endurance in adults"
17 Matthias Sträuli "High Intensity Interval Training in Migraine: Effects on Symptoms"
17 Ilir Freitag "High Intensity Interval Training in Migraine: Effects on Pain Perception"
17 Katja Lutz "High Intensity Interval Training in Migraine: Effects on Physical Fitness"
17 Manuel Kranich "Repeated Sprint Interval Training & Physical Fitness in Depression"
17 Simon Lorenzen "Repeated Sprint Interval Training & Heart Rate Variability in Depression" 
17 Nadin Andergassen "Reliability of Acute Effects of Exercise Training on Cognition in Seniors" 
17 Aline Zubler "Validation of an Agility Testing Parcours for Fall Prevention in Seniors"
16 Jona Harder "Forearm Compression Sleeves in Elite Sport Climbing"
16 Louis Schwab "Repeated Sprint Interval Training & Physical Fitness in Depression"
16 Joy Marxner "Repeated Sprint Interval Training & Symptomatology in Depression"
16 Jakob Tiedke "High Intensity Interval Training in Migraine: Effects on Symptoms"
16 Alice Minghetti "High Intensity Interval Training in Migraine: Effects on Pain Perception"
15 Vincent Hughes  "Repeated Sprint Interval Training & Heart Rate Variability in Depression"
15 Tim Eichmüller "High Intensity Exercise in Migraine: Effects on Symptoms & Fitness"
15 Kim Bachmann "High Intensity Exercise in Migraine: Effects on Pain-perception"
14 Yannick Schefer "Occupational Health Promotion: Sit-Stand Transfer in Office Workers"
14 Serena Hagmann "Promoting Fundamental Movement Skills in Preschoolers"
14 Tobias v. Baarsen "Acute Effects of High Intensity Exercise on Postural Control in Seniors"
13 Chantal Savare "Systematic Literature Review on Asymmetry and Physical Performance"
13 Martina Michel "Effects of Slackline Training on Postural Control in Seniors"
13 Nadine Girod "Effects of Slackline Training on Strength and Power in Seniors"
13 Joel Langenauer "Methods and Reliability of Static Postural Control in Different Age-Groups"
13 Yannick Hohn "Effects of Zumba Dance Training on Physical Fitness in College Students"
12 Martin Zwingli "Stair Climbing and Seniors' Static and Dynamic Balance Performance"
12 Philipp Steiner "Effects of Stair Climbing on Neuromuscular Performance in Seniors"
12 Andreas Ruegge "Slackline Training and Neuromuscular Performance in Primary Schoolers"
12 Livia Fricker "Acute Effects of max. and submax. Exercise on Seniors' Postural Control"
11 Tobias Mühlhaus "Literature Review on Effects of Physical Exercise on Depressive Symptoms"
11 Steffen Danneberg "Reliability of Ventilatory Thresholds derived from Incremental Protocols"
10 Stefan Brunner "Methodological Aspects of Lactate Threshold Determination in Sports" 
10 Kristin Mühlberg "Ventilatory Response during Upright and Reclined Cycling"