Sport Sciences, Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences, Poland
Paweł Adam Piepiora is an Associate Professor at the Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences in Poland. With extensive experience in research and teaching, his work focuses on physical culture, sports psychology, and martial arts. He holds the prestigious title of Hachidan (8th dan) in Traditional Shotokan Karate and is also a Shodan (1st dan) in Judo. Piepiora has made significant contributions to the scientific understanding of martial arts, mental health, and the impact of physical activity on human well-being. As an author, he has published extensively in both national and international journals, reflecting his expertise in martial arts and sports psychology. His academic journey spans decades, marked by consistent leadership roles in various institutions and associations. He continues to shape the future of physical education and sports sciences through research and innovation.
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Education
Paweł Adam Piepiora has a robust academic background, having studied and earned degrees from prestigious institutions in Poland and abroad. He earned his habilitation in medical sciences and health sciences in the field of physical culture sciences from Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences in 2022. His educational journey also includes a Doctorate in Physical Culture Sciences (2014) from the same institution, along with a Master Class Karate Trainer qualification. In 2021, he received an 8th dan (Hachidan) in Traditional Shotokan Karate in Essex, GB, and a 1st dan (Shodan) in Judo from the Polish Judo Association. Furthermore, he holds a qualification as an EEG-biofeedback neurotherapist and as a sports psychologist from SWPS University in Wrocław, all of which have equipped him with an interdisciplinary approach to sports and physical culture. He continuously blends his academic expertise with practical applications in physical education and sports psychology.
Experience
Paweł Adam Piepiora has accumulated vast experience in both academic and practical fields. As an Associate Professor at Wrocław University of Health and Sport Sciences, he has contributed to research and teaching in physical education, sports psychology, and martial arts. In addition, he serves as the tutor for the Student Science Club “Sports Psychology” and is an active member of several scientific associations. His leadership extends beyond academia, having been a research associate at the International Martial Arts and Combat Sports Scientific Society and Stowarzyszenie Idokan Polska. He has also held prominent positions within the Ministry of Culture, National Heritage and Sports and the Marshal Office, receiving several prestigious awards. His expertise is in high demand internationally, and he has been involved in several funded projects that explore physical culture, mental health, and the development of new technologies for sports training. Piepiora’s interdisciplinary expertise makes him a leading figure in his fields of study.
Research Focus
Paweł Adam Piepiora’s research focuses on the intersection of physical culture, sports psychology, and mental health, particularly through the lens of martial arts. He explores how various forms of physical activity, including karate and judo, influence mental well-being, cognitive rehabilitation, and overall health. A key aspect of his research involves the impact of training on postural stability, sports performance, and psychological resilience. He is deeply invested in understanding the psychological preparation required for competitive sports, particularly martial arts, and how mental training can improve performance. Furthermore, his studies examine the role of technology, such as EEG-biofeedback and augmented reality, in enhancing athletic performance and rehabilitation. Piepiora also investigates the relationship between personality traits and athletic achievement. His interdisciplinary approach integrates physical education, psychology, and technology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of physical culture for mental and physical health.
Publication Top Notes
- Development or decline of physical culture? Physical activity of the Alpha generation from a Polish perspective 🏋️♂️📚
- The Health Effects of Karate Training: A Review of 21st Century Research 🥋💪
- Physical culture for mental health 🧠🏃♂️
- Mental preparation of karateka for sports competition in kata 🥋🏅
- Editorial: Physical culture for mental health 🧘♂️📖
- Geography of Olympic Combat Sports. Part three: dominance 🌍🥊
- O zastosowaniu nowych technologii w wybranych metodach wychowania fizycznego dla uczniów z pokolenia Alfa 🖥️🏅
- Internet- and mobile-based aftercare and relapse prevention interventions for anxiety and depressive disorders 📱🧠
- Uncovering deep-rooted conflicts: the role of psychoanalytic psychotherapy in treating athletes’ social media-related psychological distress 🧑⚕️🧠
- Jak pracować z ludźmi w sporcie, czyli rzecz o współczesnych o pokoleniach 🏆🧑🎓