Research at the Department of Sport Science
The Department of Sport Science at the University of Innsbruck is an internationally recognized research institution comprising a multidisciplinary team of experts from the social and natural sciences. Findings from the different research areas are implemented for the design of sport and exercise activities aiming at improving health, performance and well-being in a variety of settings.
Our department incorporates the following ten research areas:
Active mobility
Biomechanics
Epidemiology of alpine sports
Motor neurophysiology
Physiology of performance and prevention
Sports economics
Sports medicine
Research centers and associated facilities
The Department of Sport Science collaborates or is associated with the following research centers, among others:
Campus Sport Tirol Innsbruck Olympic Center
Research Center Health and Prevention over the Lifespan
Research Center Snow Ski Alpine Sports
Research Center Tourism and Leisure
All Publications
The publications of the Department of Sport Science can be found under the following links: