Measuring, Experiencing, and Learning Movement: Sports Science Up Close in Bielefeld

Understanding Movement: Sports Science Meets Modern Technology

How does the human body move, and what happens in the mind during this process? In the open event "Measuring, Experiencing, and Learning Movement," visitors on October 9, 2026, will gain exciting insights into the sports science of the University of Bielefeld. Through biomechanical movement analysis, augmented reality, and virtual reality, movement becomes measurable, visible, and immediately experiential.

Biomechanics Makes Movement Visible

During 15-minute lab tours, researchers demonstrate how human movements are scientifically studied and analyzed. Measurement methods from biomechanics reveal what happens in the body with every step, jump, or movement sequence. Sports science expertise combines with modern research and precise data analysis.

Experiencing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

One lab is dedicated to augmented reality and its applications in movement research. The second lab focuses on virtual reality. Visitors will learn how digital technologies support movement learning and training and the significance they hold for sports, health, and rehabilitation.

Research Participation for All Age Groups

The event is aimed at adults, teenagers from 14 years old, seniors, children, and families. Each tour lasts about 15 minutes. The labs are located at different locations within the university environment, including UHG and CITEC. Those who want to participate in the next round can just come by and wait briefly for the start. Children under ten years old need to be accompanied by an adult.

Conclusion: Exploring Movement Live

Visitors can expect a compact, insightful look behind the scenes of modern sports and movement research. Those who want to understand how tactics, training, health, and rehabilitation benefit from precise measurement methods and immersive technologies will experience science with direct practical relevance. Admission is free, and no registration is required.

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Sources:

• Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld – Event Calendar
• Bielefeld.NOW – Measuring, Experiencing, and Learning Movement
• Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld – GENIUS Campus Day