Prof. Dr. Nicolas Kurpiers

2025

Mues, J., Flohr, S., Kurpiers, N. (2025). "The Influence of Workplace-Integrated Exercise Snacks on Cognitive Performance in Sedentary Middle-Aged Adults - A Randomized Pilot Study." Sports 13(6):186.

Steineck, I., Kersting, U., Kurpiers, N. (2025). The Effects of Different Guiding Methods on the Stance of Blind Skiers. Sports Engineering (Submitted).

Mues, J., Frei, P., Kurpiers, N. (2025). The Influence of Lesson-Integrated Exercise Snacks on the Physiological and Cognitive Health of Primary School Children Grade three and four. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise (under preparation).

Kurpiers, N., Eden, N. (2025). The One-Ski-Method – the direct way to parallel skiing. Universitätsverlag, Hildesheim. (under preparation).

2024

Slomka, G., Schleip, R., Frei, P., Kurpiers, N., Krämer, M., Bauermeister, K., Bauermeister, W. (2024). The influence of mobility training on the myofascial structures of the back and extremities. Journal of Clinical Medicine 13, 329: https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13020329.

Kurpiers, N., Lampe, V., Zimmermann, T. (2024). Investigation of the Psychological Wellbeing after a One-Week-Skiing Intervention with Childhood Cancer Survivors. Monatsschrift Kinderheilkunde 172(3).

Kurpiers, N. (2024). Alpine Skiing with Childhood Cancer Survivors: Concept and Benefits. Bewegungstherapie & Gesundheitssport 40: 25-31. DOI 10.1055/a-2223-0107.

Kurpiers, N., Stanulla, M., Linderkamp, C. (2024). Monitoring of an Alpine Skiing Rehabilitation Program for Pediatric Cancer Patients. Journal of Clinical Cases & Reports 2024(4): https://doi.org/10.46619/joccr.2024.7-1169

Kurpiers, N., Gersmann, L., Reinhart, K., Eden, N., Kersting, U.G. (2024). "The Influence of Two Teaching Approaches on Foot Loading in Skiing Beginners—A Comparative Study." Sensors 24 (23): 7653. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24237653.

Kurpiers, N., Gersmann, L., Eden, N., Reinhart, K., Kersting, U.G. (2024). Der Einfluss zweier Vermittlungswege auf die Fußbelastung bei Ski-Anfänger*innen im alpinen Skilauf – Eine Vergleichsstudie. In Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schneesport an Hochschulen e.V. (Hrsg.): Schneesport in Lehre und Forschung, Band 26. Feldhaus Verlag, Hamburg.

2023

Kurpiers, N., Lampe, V., Zimmermann, T. (2023). Investigation of the Psychological Wellbeing after a One-Week-Skiing Intervention with Childhood Cancer Survivors. Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation & Reports 5(5), p.1-5.

Kurpiers, N. (2023). Alpine Skiing with Childhood Cancer Survivors: Concept and Benefits. Bewegungstherapie & Gesundheitssport (accepted).

2022

De Lazzari, N., Swietek, O., Klocke, K., Von Neuhoff, N., Kurpiers, N. (2022). Acute effects of endurance exercise on Global DNA methylation in trained athletes after a high intensity and moderate intensity Intervention – a methodological study. Journal of Medical Case Reports and Case series 3(1): https://doi.org/10.38207/JMCRCS/2022/JAN030104

Schitter, A., Frei, P., Elfering, A., Kurpiers, N., Radlinger, L. (2022). Evaluation of short-term effects of three passive aquatic interventions on chronic non-specific low back pain: study protocol for a randomized cross-over clinical trial. Contemporary Clinical Trials 26, 10090: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conctc.2022.100904

Kurpiers, N., Rovelli, Bormann, C., Vogler, T. (2022). Investigating the Effects of a Slashpipe Training Intervention on Postural Control Compared to Conventional Barbell Power Fitness. Current Practice in Medical Science 2, 113-121: https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cpms/v2/2361A 

Kurpiers, N. (2022): Sport und Gesundheit – bewegungswissenschaftliche Grundlagen für innovative Gesundheitssportkonzepte. Hildesheim: Universitätsverlag Hildesheim 2022. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18442/214

Kurpiers, N., Eden, N. (2022). Die Ein-Ski-Methode – Das parallele Skifahren schnell und einfach erlernen. Sportunterricht, Schorndorf, 71 (2022), Heft 11.

Kurpiers, N., Eden, N. (2022). Die Ein-Ski-Methode – Herleitung, Begründung und konzeptionelle Leitgedanken. Sportunterricht, Schorndorf, 71 (2022), Heft 11. DOI 10.30426/SU-2022-11-4

2021

Kurpiers, N. & Eden, N. (2021). Die Ein-Ski-Methodik. Der direkte Weg zum parallelen Skifahren. Münster: Philippka-Sportverlag.

Schitter, A., Radlinger, L., Kurpiers, N. & Frei, P. (2021). Application areas and effects of passive aquatic therapy WATSU – A survey among practitioners. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice 46, 101513. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101513

2020

Gerfen, P., Kurpiers, N. & Hoffmann, B. (Hrsg.) (2020). Kinder in Bewegung- 100 Tipps gegen Bewegungsmangel und Fehlernährung bei Kindern. Aachen: Meyer & Meyer Verlag.

Kurpiers, N., Petrone, N., Hansen, J., Supej, M. & Kersting, U. (2020). Application of inertial motion unit base kinematics to assess the effect of boot modifications on ski jump landings – a methodological study. Sensors 20(13), 3805. doi:10.3390/s20133805.

Kurpiers, N., McAlpine, P. & Kersting, U. (2020). A biomechanical field testing approach in snow sports – case studies toward a detailed analysis of joint loading. Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 234(4) https://hildok.bsz-bw.de/frontdoor/index/index/docId/1144

Vogler, T., Andreou, D., Gosheger, G., Kurpiers, N., Velmans, C., Ameziane, Y., Schneider, K., Rickert, C., Liem, D. & Schorn, D. (2020). Long-term outcome of arthroscopic debridement of massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. Plos One, 15(11), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241277

Schitter, A.M., Fleckenstein, J., Frei, P., Taeymans, J., Kurpiers, N. & Radlinger, L. (2020). Applications, indications, and effects of passive hydrotherapy WATSU (WaterShiatsu) - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Plos One, 15(3): e0229705. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229705

2019

Vogler, T., Schorn, D., Godheger, G., Kurpiers, N., Schneider, K., Rickert, C., Andreou, D., Liem, D. (2019). Adaptive changes on the dominant shoulder of collegiate handball players – a comparative study. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (JSCR) 33(3): 701-707.

Kurpiers, N., De Lazzari, N., von Neuhoff, N. & Flohr, S. (2019). Immune Response in a Pediatric Cancer Patient after a One-Week Skiing Intervention. International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine. 134(5). doi.org/10.23937/2469-5718/1510134

Kurpiers, N. & Kersting, U. (2019) Die Einski-Methode – Auswirkungen eines alternativen Lehrweges auf grundlegende Bewegungsmuster im alpinen Skilauf. In R. Thierer (Hrsg.), Skilauf und Snowboard in Lehre und Forschung (S. 57-71) (Schriftenreihe der ASH, Band 25). Hamburg: Czwalina.

2018

Kurpiers, N., Vogler, T., Flohr, S. (2018). Effects of a Slashpipe Training Intervention on postural control compared to conventional barbell power fitness. International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine 4(2). DOI: 10.23937/2469-5718/1510088

Kurpiers, N., Vogler, T. & Flohr, S. (2018). Effects of an Intense One-Week Skiing Program on Balance Abilities in Pediatric Cancer Patients. International Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine 4(105): doi.org/10.23937/2469-5718/1510105

Kurpiers, N., Worbs, T., Lindkamp, K., Schwier, T., Nieder, A., Pohl, A., Vogler, T. & Krauth, K. (2018). The Effects of the New Training Concept ‘Slidation’ on Postural Control in Pediatric Cancer and Hematologic Patients. Archives of Physical Health and Sports Medicine 1(2): 46-55.

Kurpiers, N., Petrone, N., Wisser, A., Hansen, J., Supej, M. & Kersting, U. (2018). The effects of ski boot stiffness on jump landings in skiing. In E. Müller, S. Lindinger & Stoeggl, T. (Eds.). Science and Skiing VII (Volume VII). St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria.

2017

Kurpiers, N., McAlpine, P., & Kersting, U. G. (2017). Predictors of falls in recreational snowboard jumping: An observational study. Injury, 48(11), 2457-2460. DOI:10.1016/j.injury.2017.08.052

Kurpiers, N., & Kersting, U. G. (2017). The one-ski-method—effects of an alternative teaching approach on selected movement patterns in alpine skiing. Cogent Social Sciences, 3(1), 1-11.

Kurpiers, N. (2017). Freestyle Skilauf – praktische Tipps und Tricks. In R. Theis & A. Lange (Hrsg.), Das große Limpert-Buch des Wintersports. Wiebelsheim: Limpert.

2014

Kurpiers, N. (2014). Slidation - eine ergänzende Trainingsmethode nicht nur für den Hochleistungswasserball. Leistungssport, 44(3), 53-57.

2012

Kurpiers, N., Kersting, U. G., & McAlpine, P. (2012). The effect of a ski boot intervention on knee joint loading in mogul skiing. In E. Mueller, S. Lindinger & T. Stoeggl (Eds.), Science and Skiing V (Vol. V, pp.335-345). St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria.

Kurpiers, N. (2012). Konzeptionelle Leitgedanken zur Ausbildung im Wassersportbereich Rudern / Kanu. In. J. Schwier, N. Schlapkohl, & C. Zitzmann (Hrsg.), Trendsport - Wassersport. Konzepte und Perspektiven (S. 97-114). Flensburg: University Press.

Kurpiers, N., Kersting, U. (2012). Die Auswirkung einer Skischuhmodifizierung auf die Kniebelastungen im Buckelpistenskiauf. In Bach, I. (Hrsg.), Skilauf und Snowboard in Lehre und Forschung (S.140-150) (Schriftenreihe der ASH, Band 21). Hamburg: Czwalina.

2009

Kurpiers, N., McAlpine, P., & Kersting, U. G. (2009). Perspectives for comprehensive biomechanical analyses in mogul skiing. Research in Sports Medicine, 17(4), 231-244.

Kurpiers, N., Kersting, U. G., & McAlpine, P. (2009). Effects of a mock-up force plate on riding technique and perception – a prerequisite for comprehensive biomechanical analyses in mogul skiing. In E. Mueller, S. Lindinger & T. Stoeggl (Eds.), Science and Skiing IV (Vol. IV, pp. 327-336). St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria.

McAlpine, P., Kurpiers, N., & Kersting, U. G. (2009). Jump landings in Snowboarding: an observational study. In E. Mueller, S. Lindinger & T. Stoeggl (Eds.), Science and Skiing IV - Congress proceedings book (Vol. IV, pp. 681-689). St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria.

2025

Kurpiers, N. (2025). Über das Konzept und die Auswirkungen alpinen Skilaufs als Sport-therapie mit krebskranken Kindern und Jugendlichen. Paper presented at the 27^th DVS Hochschultag, Münster, Germany.

Kurpiers, N. (2025). About The Concept and Effects of Alpine Skiing as a Sport Therapy Project with Childhood Cancer Survivors. Paper presented at the 10^th International Congress on Science and Skiing (ICSS), Val die Fiemme, Italy.

2024

Kurpiers, N., Steineck, I., Kersting, U. (2024). The Effects of Different Guiding Variants on the Body Position of Blind Skiers. Presented at the Joint World Conference, 25th International Conference on Snowsports Trauma and Safety; 38th Congress of the International Society for Snowsports Medicine. March 10-16 2024, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia.

Steineck, I., Kersting, U., Kurpiers, N. (2024). Die Auswirkung unterschiedlicher Guiding-Varianten auf die Körperposition bei blinden Skifahrer*innen. Presented at Tagung Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schneesport an Hochschulen (ASH), Hirschegg, Austria.

Kurpiers, N., Gersmann, L., Kersting, U. (2024). Der Einfluss zweier Lehrwege auf die Druckverteilung unter den Füßen als Indikator für die Position bei Anfänger*innen im alpinen Skilauf. Presented at Tagung Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schneesport an Hochschulen (ASH), Hirschegg, Austria.

Moser, O., Kurpiers, N., Sourij, H. et al. (2024). Performance of Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) Systems during a Winter Ski Camp in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes - the InSki trial. Presented at Jahrestagung Österreichische Diabetes Gesellschaft (ÖDG), Salzburg, Austria.

Wittmar, S., Timm, V., Frei, P., Kurpiers, N., Wölwer, S., Schäfer, A. (2024). Futur.move: Ein mHealth Service zur Förderung der körperlichen Aktivität von Studierenden im iterativen Entwicklungsprozess mit interdisziplinärem und partizipativem mixed-methods Ansatz. Community Health Conference, Bochum 21.11.2024. Bochum, Germany.

Wittmar, S., Timm, V., Frei, P., Kurpiers, N., Wölwer, S., Schäfer, A. (2024). Körperliche Aktivität von Studierenden und deren Bereitschaft zur Nutzung eines individualisierbaren, partizipativ entwickelten mHealth Service zur Förderung der körperlichen Aktivität im Hochschulkontext. 8. Forschungssymposium Physiotherapie Senftenberg 22./23.11.2014, Germany.

2023

Kurpiers, N., Lampe, V., Zimmermann, T. (2023). Investigation of the Psychological Wellbeing after a One-Week-Skiing Intervention with Childhood Cancer Survivors. Paper presented at Konferenz Netzwerk Active Onco Kids (NAOK), Erfurt 2./3.11.2023, Germany.

2022

Kurpiers, N., Gersmann, L., Eden, N., Kersting, U.G. (2022). The Influence of Two Teaching Approaches on Foot Loading in Skiing Beginners - A Comparative Study. Paper presented at 24th International Congress on Snow Sports Trauma & Safety, Serre-Chevalier, France.

2017

Kurpiers, N. & Kersting, U. (2017). Die Einski-Methode – Auswirkungen eines alternativen Lehrweges auf grundlegende Bewegungsmuster im alpinen Skilauf. Paper presented at Tagung Arbeitsgemeinschaft Schneesport an Hochschulen, Hirschegg, Austria.

2016

Kurpiers, N., Petrone, N., Wisser, A., Hansen, J., Supej, M. & Kersting, U. (2016). The effect of ski boot flexion stiffness on jump landings in skiing. Paper presented at the 7^th International Congress on Science and Skiing, St. Christoph, Austria.

2015

Kurpiers, N. (2015). Wintersport in der Rehabilitation krebskranker Kinder. 22. Sportwissenschaftlicher Hochschultag der DVS. Moving Minds – Crossing Boundaries in Sport Science. Mainz 2.10.2015.

2014

Kurpiers, N. (2014). Slidation – eine ergänzende Trainingsmethode in der Nachsorge der pädiatrischen Onkologie. Paper presented at Active Onco Kids, Leipzig.

Kurpiers, N. (2014). Schneesport in der Rehabilitation krebskranker Kinder. Hildesheim: Poster - Centrum für Bildungs- und Unterrichtsforschung.

Kurpiers, N. (2014). Slidation - Trainingstherapie in der pädiatrischen Onkologie. Hildesheim: Poster - Centrum für Bildungs- und Unterrichtsforschung.

Kurpiers, N. (2014). Mit Sport zurück in den Alltag. Uni Journal - Hildesheim, pp. 1-2.

2012

McAlpine, P, Kurpiers, N., Kersting, U., Determan, J., Edelmann-Nusser, J., Krüger, A. & Borrani, F. (2012). Biomechanical Analysis of Snowboard Jump Landings. Paper presented at the Conference of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), Melbourne, Australia.

2011

McAlpine, P., Kurpiers, N., Borrani, F. & Kersting, U. G. (2011). Normative biomechanical data of snowboard jump landings. Paper presented at the 19^th International Congress on Ski Trauma and Safety, Keystone, CO.

Kersting, U. G., McAlpine, P. & Kurpiers, N. (2011). The effect of boot shaft flexibility on ankle, knee and hip coupling during mogul skiing. Paper presented at the 19^th International Congress on Ski Trauma and Safety, Keystone, CO.

Kersting, U.G., McAlpine, P., Kurpiers, N. & De Zee, M. (2011). The effect of flexible ski boots on knee joint loading and muscle activation in a simulated skiing movement. In: i-FAB 2010 Program and Abstracts, 2nd Congress of the International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Community, 16-18 September 2010, Seattle, WA, USA. 2010. p. 170.

2010

Kurpiers, N., McAlpine, P. & Kersting, U. G. (2010). The effect of a ski boot intervention on three-dimensional joint loading in mogul skiing. Paper presented at the 5th International Congress on Science and Skiing, St. Christoph, Austria.

Kersting, U. G., Kurpiers, N. & McAlpine, P. (2010). The effect of a ski boot modification on ankle joint loading during mogul skiing. Paper presented at the 5th International Congress on Science and Skiing, St. Christoph, Austria.

Kersting, U. G. & Kurpiers, N. (2010). Comparison of a six-degree-of-freedom force sensor and pressure insole measurements in selected skiing manoeuvres. Paper presented at the Emed Scientific Meeting, Providence.

Kersting, U.G. & Kurpiers, N. (2010). Ski boot shaft flexibility and knee joint loading during mogul skiing. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Danish Biomechanics Society, Aalborg, Denmark.

Kersting, U., Kurpiers, N., McAlpine, P. & de Zee, M. (2010). The Effect of Flexible Ski Boots on Knee Joint Loading and Muscle Activation in a Simulated Skiing Movemement. International Foot and Ankle Biomechanics Conference. 8^th April, New York/ USA.

2009

Kurpiers, N., Boehm, H., Kiefmann, A., McAlpine, P. & Kersting, U. G. (2009). Biomechanical Assessment of a modified Ski Boot for Mogul Skiing. Paper presented at the XVIII ISSS Congress 2009 - International Society for Skiing Safety, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

Kersting, U. G., Kurpiers, N., Kiefmann, A. & Senner, V. (2009). Comparison of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Force Sensor and Pressure Insole Measurements in Skiing. Paper presented at the XVIII ISSS Congress 2009 - International Society for Skiing Safety, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

McAlpine, P., Determan, J. & Kurpiers, N. (2009). Kinetic Analysis of Snowboard Jump Landings. Paper presented at the XVIII ISSS Congress 2009 - International Society for Skiing Safety, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany.

McAlpine, P., Kurpiers, N. & Kersting, U. G. (2009). Jump landings in Snowboarding: an observational study. In E. Mueller, S. Lindinger & T. Stoeggl (Eds.), Science and Skiing IV - Congress proceedings book (Vol. IV, pp. 681-689). St. Christoph am Arlberg, Austria: Meyer & Meyer Sport.

McAlpine, P., Kersting, U. G., Kurpiers, N., Determan, J. & Walt, S. (2009). Kinetic Analysis of Snowboard Jump Landings: Influence of Landing Style. Paper presented at the ABC7 - Australasian Biomechanics Conference, Parklands, Gold Coast, Australia.

Kersting, U. G., Kurpiers, N. & McAlpine, P. (2009). Force Measurements in Skiing and Snowboarding - Perspectives for Basic and Applied Research. Garmisch, Germany: Research report presented at the 'FIS Medical Research Seminar'.

2008

Kersting, U. G., Kurpiers, N., Darlow, B. & Nolte, V. (2008). Three-dimensional assessment of on water rowing technique: a methodological study. Paper presented at the ISBS Conference 2008.

2007

Kurpiers, N. & Kersting, U. G. (2007). Effects of a mock-up force plate setup on riding technique and perception – prerequisite for comprehensive biomechanical analyses in mogul skiing. Paper presented at the 4th International Congress on Science and Skiing, St. Christoph, Austria.

• Institutsvorstand
• Studienberatung Master of Science: Sport, Gesundheit und Leistung in der Lebensspanne
• Lehrerfortbildung Ski alpin
• Rebirth Active School 2.0 (pdf)