Nachrichten aus der Fakultät für Humanwissenschaften

Larger-volume capillary blood sampling is a valid alternative to assess progesterone and 17ß-estradiol for cycle phase identification in tactical female athletes

Schlie J, Fellinger E, Albrecht S, Güldenstern J and Schmidt A (2026) Larger-volume capillary blood sampling is a valid alternative to assess progesterone and 17ß-estradiol for cycle phase identification in tactical female athletes. Front. Physiol. 16:1743330. doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2025.1743330

Kettlebell Training vs. Plyometric Training: A Comparison of Jump Performance in Volleyball and Basketball Athletes

Brandt, T.; Koch, L.; Herber, M.; Ohlendorf, D.; Schmidt, A.

Virtual stress testing: Analyzing endocrine, metabolic, cardiovascular, and psychological responses to the TSST-VR

Eva Fellinger, Tom Brandt, Andrea Schittenhelm, Eric Quarg, Matthias Pröll, Gregor Domes, Annette Schmidt.

Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Athletic Performance and Related Physiological Outcomes. A Systematic Review of Studies Using High Methodological Standards

Schlie, J., Krassowski, V., & Schmidt, A. (2025). "Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Athletic Performance and Related Physiological Outcomes. A Systematic Review of Studies Using High Methodological Standards". Journal of Applied Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00223.2025

The influence of pulse shape and current direction of TMS on test–retest reliability, and variability of measurement outcomes

Agboada, D., Rethwilm, R., Seiberl, W., & Mack, W. (2025). The influence of pulse shape and current direction of TMS on test–retest reliability, and variability of measurement outcomes. Brain Research, 149715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2025.149715

Reply to the Letter to the Editor concerning the article: ‘The stretch–shortening cycle effect is not associated with cortical or spinal excitability modulations’

Hahn, D., Seiberl, W., Siebert, T. and Raiteri, B.J. (2025), Reply to the Letter to the Editor concerning the article: ‘The stretch–shortening cycle effect is not associated with cortical or spinal excitability modulations’. J Physiol. https://doi.org/10.1113/JP290104

Performance with an additional load: formula-based predictions for controlling the load intensity when carrying backpacks

Saskia Klughardt & Bettina Schaar

Prediction of thruster maximum load using clean and jerk one-repetition maximum: influence of gender and experience in CrossFit athletes

Alejandro Oliver-Lopéz , Tom Brandt, Annette Schmidt, Rafael Sabido

Acute physiological responses and performance determinants in Hyrox© – a new running-focused high intensity functional fitness trend

Tom Brandt, Cindy Ebel, Christopher Lebahn und Annette Schmidt

Dr. Yacila Deza-Lougovski, Prof. Anna Rieckmann et al.: Circulating apoE4 protein levels from dried blood spots predict cognitive function in a large population-based survey setting

Yacila I. Deza-Lougovski, Luzia M. Weiss, Hannah M. Horton, Aijing Sun, Nis Borbye-Lorenzen, Kristin Skogstrand, Solveig Holmgaard, Karen Andersen-Ranberg, Vania Panes Lundmark, Axel Börsch-Supan, Martina Börsch-Supan, Anna Rieckmann: Circulating apoE4 protein levels from dried blood spots predict cognitive function in a large population-based survey setting. In: Alzheimer’s Association, Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring, Volume 20, Issue 11, November 2024, January‐March 2024 ,First published: 05 September 2024.

Decoupling of muscle-tendon unit and fascicle velocity contributes to the in vivo stretch-shortening cycle effect in the male human triceps surae muscle

Holzer, D., Hahn, D., Schwirtz, A., Siebert, T., & Seiberl, W. (2024). Physiological Reports, 12(23), e70131. https://doi.org/10.14814/phy2.70131

Forschung zu Multitasking bei Flugmissionen mit dem Preis für das beste Poster ausgezeichnet

Im Rahmen der 35th EAAP-Konferenz in Athen wurden Sophie-Marie Stasch, M.Sc., und Prof. Wolfgang Mack für das Poster „Cognitive Turbulences - The influence of the stability-flexibility-dilemma on multitasking behavior in flight missions“ mit dem Best Poster Preis ausgezeichnet.

Psychological and physiological health outcomes of virtual reality-based mindfulness interventions: A systematic review and evidence mapping of empirical studies

Wieczorek, A., Schrank, F., Renner, K. H., & Wagner, M. (2024). Psychological and physiological health outcomes of virtual reality-based mindfulness interventions: A systematic review and evidence mapping of empirical studies. Digital Health, 10, 20552076241272604. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241272604

Analytical Performance of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Sensor in Healthy Male Adults

Analytical Performance of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Sensor in Healthy Male Adults

Ego depletion and motor skill performance under pressure—experimental effects of a short term virtual reality based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback

Wagner, M., & Wieczorek, A. (2024). Ego-depletion and motor skill performance under pressure-experimental effects of a short term virtual-reality based mindfulness breathing meditation with integrated biofeedback. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 17541.

Music influences performance without increasing perceived exertion during high-intensity rowing intervals: a cross-over design study

Andrea Schittenhelm†, Tom Brandt†, Denny Andres, Patrick Adler, Merle T. Fairhurst and Annette Schmidt †These authors contributed equally to this work and share first authorship.

Unlocking the benefit of active stretch: the eccentric muscle action, not the preload, maximizes muscle-tendon unit stretch-shortening cycle performance

Tobias Goecking, Denis Holzer, Daniel Hahn, Tobias Siebert, and Wolfgang Seiberl https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00809.2023

Alles im Blick behalten: Best Paper Award für Ergebnisse der Eye-Tracking-Studie zu Multitasking

Im Rahmen der 21. EPCE in Washington, USA wurden Sophie-Marie Stasch (M.Sc.) und Prof. Wolfgang Mack (Lehrstuhl für Allgemeine Psychologie) mit dem Best Paper Award ausgezeichnet.

Garmin Fénix 7® Underestimates Performance at the Lactate Threshold in Comparison to Standardized Blood Lactate Field Test

Marie Heiber, Andrea Schittenhelm, Jennifer Schlie, Marcus Beckert, Pascal Graf, Annette Schmidt. 2024. " Garmin Fénix 7® Underestimates Performance at the Lactate Threshold in Comparison to Standardized Blood Lactate Field Test”. Open Access Journal of Sports Medicine, 15, 47-58. https://doi.org/10.2147/OAJSM.S444568

Dr. Yacila Deza-Lougovski, Prof. Anna Rieckmann et al.: Assessment of circulating apoE4 levels from dried blood spot samples in a large survey setting

Das Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gilt als Indikator für hohes Risiko der Entwicklung von Alzheimer-Krankheit. Die Messung des ApoE4-Proteinspiegels anhand der trockenen Blutproben könnte es ermöglichen, Informationen über den genetischen Status sowie die zirkulierenden Werte der Alzheimer-Krankheit zu liefern und diese Informationen mithilfe von größeren Messungen zu ermitteln. Eine Publikation in Alzheimer’s Association, Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Single-Lead Electrocardiograms Using the Kardia Mobile App and the Apple Watch 4: Validation Study

Klier, K., Koch, L., Graf, L., Schinköthe, T., & Schmidt, A. (2023). Diagnostic Accuracy of Single-Lead Electrocardiograms Using the Kardia Mobile App and the Apple Watch 4: Validation Study. JMIR Cardio, 7, e50701. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/50701

Balu und Du – Großes Engagement für kleine Persönlichkeiten

Das bundesweite Mentoringprogramm Balu und Du fördert Grundschulkinder im außerschulischen Bereich. Junge, engagierte Erwachsene übernehmen ehrenamtlich ein Jahr lang eine individuelle Patenschaft für ein Kind. Sie helfen ihm durch persönliche Zugewandtheit und aktive Freizeitgestaltung, sich in unserer Gesellschaft zu entwickeln und die Herausforderungen des Alltags erfolgreich zu meistern.

Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Diagnostic App for the Oncological Routine: Development Study

Klier, K., Patel, Y. J., Schinköthe, T., Harbeck, N., & Schmidt, A. (2023). Corrected QT Interval (QTc) Diagnostic App for the Oncological Routine: Development Study. JMIR Cardio, 7, e48096. https://doi.org/10.2196/48096

Am Puls des Alltags messen. Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Dr. Irma Talic!

Am 29. Juni 2023 hat die Disputation von Irma Talic, Mitarbeiterin des Lehrstuhls für Persönlichkeitspsychologie und Psychologische Diagnostik, stattgefunden.

Forschungs- und Lehrgebiet Sportpsychologie bei Bundeswehr im Dialog in Berlin

CrossFit®: ‘Unknowable’ or Predictable? - A Systematic Review on Predictors of CrossFit® Performance

Nicole Meier, Jennifer Schlie and Annette Schmidt. 2023. "CrossFit®: ‘Unknowable’ or Predictable? — A Systematic Review on Predictors of CrossFit® Performance” Sports 11, no 6: 112. https://doi.org/10.3390/sports11060112

Herzlichen Glückwunsch, Dr. Esther Moszeik!

Am 11. Mai 2023 hat die Disputation von Esther Moszeik, Mitarbeiterin des Lehrstuhls für Persönlichkeitspsychologie und Psychologische Diagnostik, stattgefunden.

CrossFit Motivates a 41-Year-Old Obese Man to Change His Lifestyle and Achieve Long-Term Health Improvements: A Case Report

Brandt T, Schinköthe T, Schmidt A. CrossFit Motivates a 41-Year-Old Obese Man to Change His Lifestyle and Achieve Long-Term Health Improvements: A Case Report. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2023;8(2). doi:10.3390/jfmk8020058

Physiological effects of regular CrossFit® training and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—A systematic review

Nicole Meier, Jennifer Schlie and Annette Schmidt Physiological effects of regular CrossFit® training and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic—A systematic review. 2023. Front. Physiol. 14:1146718. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1146718

Belastung, Training & Regeneration

Wirkungen von Zusatzlasten am Beispiel Wandern mit anwendungsorientierten Empfehlungen von Dr. phil. Saskia Klughardt , Univ.-Prof. Dr. phil. habil. Bettina Schaar