Profile

Professional career

• since 06/2020
  Senior Scientist, Leipzig University, Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletics Training, Department Biomechanics
• 10/2015 - 05/2020
  Research Assistant, Leipzig University, Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletics Training, Department Biomechanics
• 04/2014 - 10/2015
  Lecturer, Leipzig University, Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletics Training, Department Biomechanics

Education

• 12/2016 - 05/2020
  PhD Student, Leipzig University, Institute of General Kinesiology and Athletics Training, Department Biomechanics
• 10/2011 - 03/2014
  M.Sc. Sports Science: Diagnostics & Intervention in High Performance Sports, Leipzig University
• 10/2007 - 09/2011
  B.A. Sports Science, Leipzig University

• Technique optimization in (high performance) sports, especially in throwing movements
• Kinematics and kinetics of throwing movements
• Muscular requirements and properties of the upper extremity
• Influence of body segment inertial parameters on the calculation of inverse dynamics solutions

• Optimierung der Interaktion von Ellenbogen- und Schultergelenk im Speerwurf der Männer

  Witt, Maren

  Duration: 01/2017 – 06/2020

  Funded by: andere Bundesministerien

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Biomechanik
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• Changes in Sequencing and Timing of the 1-1-Skating-/ Doublepoling technique in final sprint situations– Implications for technique individualization and development of conditional requirements

  Witt, Maren

  Duration: 01/2016 – 12/2017

  Funded by: andere Bundesministerien

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Biomechanik
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• Individualisierung ausgewählter Technikparameter auf der Basis eines allgemeinen Modells zur Kinematik der oberen Extremität im Speerwerfen der Männer

  Witt, Maren

  Duration: 04/2021 – 12/2021

  Funded by: andere Bundesministerien

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Biomechanik
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• Entwicklung und Evaluation einer exzentrischen Krafttrainingsintervention für das Schultergelenk bei Handballern

  Witt, Maren

  Duration: 06/2022 – 12/2023

  Funded by: andere Bundesministerien

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Biomechanik; Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie, Unfallchirurgie und Plastische Chirurgie
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• Auswirkung unterschiedlicher Wurfgeräte auf die Kinematik und Kinetik der oberen Extremitäten im Speerwurf

  Witt, Maren

  Duration: 09/2021 – 12/2022

  Funded by: andere Bundesministerien

  Involved organisational units of Leipzig University: Institut für Allgemeine Bewegungs- und Trainingswissenschaft
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more projects

• Köhler, H.-P.; Witt, M.

  Energy flow in men’s javelin throw and its relationship to joint load and performance

  PeerJ. 2023.

  DOI: 10.7717/peerj.16081
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• Vetter, S.; Hepp, P.; Schleichardt, A.; Schleifenbaum, S.; Witt, M.; Roth, C.; Köhler, H.-P.

  Effect of isokinetic eccentric training on the human shoulder strength, flexibility, and muscle architecture in physically active men: A preliminary study

  PloS ONE. 2023. 12 (18). p. e02933439.

  DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293439
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• Köhler, H.-P.; Schödlbauer, M.; Witt, M.

  How the acceleration phase influences energy flow and the resulting joint moments of the throwing shoulder in the deceleration phase of the javelin throw

  Frontiers in Sports and Active Living. 2024.

  DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2024.1445455
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• Vetter, S.; Witt, M.; Hepp, P.; Schleichardt, A.; Schleifenbaum, S.; Roth, C.; Denecke, T.; Henkelmann, J.; Köhler, H.-P.

  A 6-week randomized-controlled field study: effect of isokinetic eccentric resistance training on strength, flexibility and muscle structure of the shoulder external rotators in male junior handball players

  Frontiers in Physiology. 2024. 15 (March).

  DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1368033
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• Köhler, H.-P.; Witt, M.

  The Influence of Different Implements on Kinematics and Kinetics Compared to Men’s Javelin Throw

  Journal of Applied Biomechanics. 2025.

  DOI: 10.1123/jab.2024-0196
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more publications

• Andere Stipendien/Forschungspreise: Pre-Doc Award 2020

  Köhler, Hans-Peter (Biomechanik)

  awarded in 2020 by Leipzig University.
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• Andere Stipendien/Forschungspreise: DAAD Reisestipendium

  Köhler, Hans-Peter (Biomechanik)

  awarded in 2018 by Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.
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more awards

• 08-001-0001 Analysis and Teaching of Complex Athletic Movements and Improvement of Motor Performance

• 08-001-0011 Analysis and Teaching of Complex Athletic Movements and Improvement of Motor Performance (Advanced Course)

• 08-005-0003 Biomechanical Diagnostics

• 08-005-0008 Intervention and Evaluation: Justification, Planning, Implementation and Effect Assessment