Prof. Dr. Michael Brach

Current affiliations

  • Professorship for Motion Science (Prof. Wagner)
  • Center of Educational Research in Physical Activity and Sports (CeBiS)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • Human Movement Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Academic Education

since 02/2020Verleihung der Bezeichnung außerplanmäßiger Professor
since 01/2015Umhabilitation im Fach Sportwissenschaft (WWU Münster)
since 01/2011Habilitation im Fach Sportwissenschaft (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie)
since 06/2000Promotion im Fach Bewegungswissenschaft (Universität Potsdam)
02/1997 - 01/1999Zweites Staatsexamen Lehramt Sek I und II, Fächer Sport, Mathematik, Psychologie
04/1993 - 09/1996Studium Psychologie, Abschluss Erweiterungsprüfung Erstes Staatsexamen Lehramt Sek I und II (Universität Duisburg)
04/1986 - 11/1992Studium Mathematik, Sport, Abschluss Erstes Staatsexamen Lehramt Sek I und II (Fern-Universität Hagen, Ruhr-Universität Bochum)
04/1987 - 04/1992Studium Sportwissenschaft, Abschluss Diplomsportlehrer (Ruhr-Universität Bochum)

Work Experience

since 10/2017Wissenschaftlicher Angestellter, Universität Münster
11/2007 - 09/2017Kustode und Geschäftsführer, Universität Münster
05/1999 - 11/2007Wissenschaftlicher Assistent und Oberassistent, Universität Bonn
1996 - 2001Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Universität Bochum

Functions and Memberships

since 01/2006Associate Editor, European Review of Aging and Physical Activity
since 01/2004Board Member, European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity
since 1995Mitglied, Deutsche Vereinigung für Sportwissenschaft

Publications

Dahl, Stefanie; Brach, Michael; Netz, Yael (2024)
In: Bentalge, Ellen; Brach, Michael; Netz, Yael; Masiulis, Nerijus (eds.), PhysAgeNet & EGRAPA Conference 2024 “Evidence Based Physical Activity in Old Age”. Book of Abstracts. Münster: Selbstverlag / Eigenverlag.
Type of Publication: Abstract in edited proceedings (conference)
Bentlage, Ellen; Brach, Michael; Netz, Yael; Masiulis, Nerijus (eds.) (2024)
Online: Universität Münster.
Type of Publication: Conference proceedings
Brach, Michael; de Bruin, Eling D; Levin, Oron; Hinrichs, Timo; Zijlstra, Wiebren; Netz, Yael (2023)
In: European Review of Aging and Physical Activity, 20(7)
Type of Publication: Editorial (journal)
Judica, Elda; Tropea, Peppino; Bouça-Machado, Raquel; Marín, Mayca; Calarota, Elisa; Cozma, Liviu; Badea, Raluca; Ahmed, Mona; Brach, Michael; Ferreira, Joaquim J; Corbo, Massimo (2023)
In: JMIR Research Protocols, 12
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
How D, Wagner H, Brach M (2022)
In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 16
Type of Publication: Research article (journal)
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Projects

Duration: 01/09/2023 - 31/08/2025
Funded by: EC - Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus+
Type of project: EU-project hosted outside University of Münster
Duration: 01/02/2022 - 31/07/2024
Funded by: EC - Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus+
Type of project: EU-project hosted at University of Münster
Duration: 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2024
Funded by: EC - Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus+
Type of project: EU-project hosted at University of Münster
Duration: 01/12/2021 - 24/10/2025
Funded by: EC - COST Actions
Type of project: EU-project hosted at University of Münster
Duration: 01/09/2020 - 31/08/2022
Funded by: EC - Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus+
Type of project: EU-project hosted outside University of Münster
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Doctorates

[Working title] Old People with Neurodegenrative Diseases and Other Stakeholders Needs in the Development of an ICT-based Healthcare Platform
Candidate: Ahmed, Mona Hassan Nashaat Hamza Said | Supervisors: Brach, Michael; Wagner, Heiko; Tan, Shu Ling
Period of time: 01/01/2020 - today
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Promoting physical activity among older adults through information and communication technologies: The relation between user needs and technology…
Candidate: Bentlage, Ellen Marion | Supervisors: Brach, Michael; Giannouli, Eleftheria; Wagner, Heiko | Reviewers: Brach, Michael; Giannouli, Eleftheria
Period of time: 01/01/2020 - 12/04/2024
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Gesundheit und körperliche Aktivität in der Pflege – Theoretische Grundlagen zur Implementierung körperlicher Aktivität in der Pflege und Evaluationsergebnisse…
Candidate: Dahl, Stefanie | Supervisors: Neuber, Nils; Brach, Michael; Golenia, Marion | Reviewers: Neuber, Nils; Brach, Michael
Period of time: 28/05/2017 - 27/09/2023
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Enhancing physical activity behaviour through different interventional approaches
Candidate: Hendker, Anna | Supervisors: Eils, Eric; Brach, Michael; Voelcker-Rehage, Claudia | Reviewers: Eils, Eric; Brach, Michael
Period of time: 03/12/2018 - 31/12/2021
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at University of Münster
Entwicklung und Evaluation eines 12-wöchigen heimbasierten multidimensionalen Bewegungsprogramms für das hohe Lebensalter, eingebunden in das hausärztliche…
Candidate: Bucchi, Claudio Onesto | Supervisors: Platen, Petra; Hinrichs, Timo; Brach, Michael
Period of time: until 03/07/2013
Doctoral examination procedure finished at: Doctoral examination procedure at another university (NOT University of Münster)