Institute of Sports Science

Institute of Sports Science

Since its foundation over 180 years ago, the Tübingen Institute of Sports Science (IfS) has developed into one of the most prestigious sports science institutions in Germany. In the meantime, more than 50 scientists research and teach in various topics in the fields of performance, health and education. The spectrum ranges from the promotion of talents and the design of sports competitions to school education and individualised health promotion. Together with the Department of Sports Medicine of the University Hospital of Tübingen, the IfS forms the Interfaculty Research Institute for Sports and Physical Activity.

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Departments

Sport Economics, Sport Management and Media Research
Sport Economics, Sport Management and Media Research
Sport Psychology and Research Methods
Sport Psychology and Research Methods
Sports Biomechanics and Exercise Science
Sports Biomechanics and Exercise Science
Social & Public Health Sciences
Social Sciences
Education & Health Research
Education & Health Research
Department of Sports Medicine
Department of Sports Medicine

News

02.03.2026

The New York Times features a study on draft mechanisms

Researchers at the Universities of Bonn, Maastricht, and Tübingen have developed a new mechanism for…

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24.02.2026

New publication in the Journal of Sports Economics

Researchers from Tübingen reveal biases in decision-making of football fans during ticket purchases.

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10.02.2026

New publication in Annals of Operations Research

A recently published paper examines the effect that revenue allocation schemes at international…

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