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Research profile
Aim: We aim to understand individuals’ sensorimotor expertise in complex dynamic environments such as sports.
Approach: Following an embodied cognition approach, we test the integrative role of visuo-perceptual and motor processes in representative, experimental settings. The expert-performance approach often motivates the study designs.
Theory: In our research, we test, extend, and specify ideomotor and predictive processing theories, among others.
Transfer: Our work involves different target groups (athletes, coaches, teachers, students), with respective theory-based findings meant to guide practical implications (e.g. anticipation/decision-making/planning skill training) in different performance domains (e.g. sports, arts, school).
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Researchers
Publications
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Intuitive Choices in Chess Option-Generation are Task and Expertise Dependent: A Conceptual Replication
Raab, M., Klenk, S., Medvegy, Z., Korobeinikova, I., Korobeinikova, L., Korobeynikov, G., Weinand, E. & Sterbenz, T., 03.2026, In: Journal of Expertise. 9, 1, p. 34-53 20 p.Publication: Contribution to journal › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Less-is-More and Embodiment—How the Body Simplifies Cognition
Friedrich, J., Grove, P., Iskra, M., Ittlinger, S., Koop, L., Raab, M. & Voigt, L., 2026, In: Adaptive Behavior.Publication: Contribution to journal › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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Probability information in skilled visual anticipation of tennis serve direction
Loffing, F. & Wulf-Walden, M., 2026, In: International Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 20 p.Publication: Contribution to journal › Journal articles › Research › peer-review
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The power of simplicity – Simplified information processing during actions to protect performance under pressure
Voigt, L. (Project manager), Raab, M. (Project partner), Masters, R. S. W. (Project partner) & Nieuwenhuys, A. (Project partner)
01.10.25 → 30.09.28
Project: Funded by third parties
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Physiological activation and decison making
Iskra, M. (Project manager), Voigt, L. (Project supervisor) & Raab, M. (Project supervisor)
01.10.23 → …
Project: Core research area
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ProbWinBeach: Beachvolleyball Winning Probabilitis
Ittlinger, S. (Project manager) & Raab, M. (Project manager)
01.01.24 → 31.12.25
Project: Funded by third parties
Awards
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Auszeichnung (1. Platz) für die beste naturwissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeit aller Absolventen des Jahres 2007 am Institut für Sportwissenschaft der Universität Münster
Loffing, F. (Recipient), 01.2008
Award: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research
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Nachwuchsforscher-Preis (2. Platz) des Deutschen Tennisbundes (DTB), verliehen im Rahmen des Internationalen DTB-Symposiums, Göttingen
Loffing, F. (Recipient), 11.2011
Award: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research
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Postdoc Preis der Deutschen Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft (dvs)
Musculus-Schönenborn, L. (Recipient), 2015
Award: Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research
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Applied Sport Psychology
Raab, M. (Speaker)
08.12.2025 → 12.12.2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest talk › Research
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Selbstverständnis und Zukunft der Sportpsychologie
Raab, M. (Speaker)
14.11.2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest talk › Research
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Applied Sport Psychology
Raab, M. (Lecturer)
17.10.2025 → 18.10.2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest talk › Research
Press/Media
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ard Wissen: Die Rolle von Händen, Körper und Kognition im Klettern
12.09.25
1 Media contribution
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