Centre of Expertise Urban Vitality
dr. R. Oudejans (Raôul)
Professor by special appointment of Sport and Performance PsychologyRaôul Oudejans is a movement scientist and has been working at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam since 1991, as a senior lecturer since 2011. In 1996, he received his PhD with the thesis The Optics and Actions of Catching Fly Balls on the visual control of catching high fly balls in baseball. He is also a special professor of Sports and Performance Psychology at the Hogeschool of Amsterdam, in the Faculty of Physical Activity, Sports and Nutrition. The lectureship falls under the cooperation between the VUA and HvA under the banner of the Amsterdam Institute of Sport Science.
Raôul has always been fascinated by the enormous movement skills with which we interact in and with our environment, and the infinite possibilities we have to become better at this, such as in sports, music and dance. He therefore conducts research into perception and movement in sport and other performance domains with an emphasis on the influence of psychological factors on performance and learning. In recent years, his research has specialised in sport and performance psychology in general and in the visual control of the basketball shot (and other sport skills) and training and performance under pressure in sport, the performing arts and the police in particular.
He has more than 115 international scientific publications to his name, as well as eight book chapters and four books, including the study book Sport Psychology (Bakker & Oudejans, 2012, 2019, Nieuwegein: Arko Sports Media), he is on the editorial board of two international scientific journals and gives more than 10 invited presentations per year to various audiences. Furthermore, he has supervised 11 successful PhD students as a co-supervisor in the past 12 years. Since 2018, he has been in possession of the right to promote (ius promovendi) so that he can also act as a supervisor. Currently he supervises three PhD students as supervisor and one as co-supervisor. In the last three years, he has secured more than a million euros in research grants. The RAAK public research project Training for Excellence received the third prize for Research of the Year at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences in 2021.
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An analysis of teachers’ instructions and feedback at a contemporary dance university
Soerel, B. F., Plaatsman, L. A., Kegelaers, J., Stubbe, J. H., van Rijn, R. M., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2023). An analysis of teachers’ instructions and feedback at a contemporary dance university. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, Article 1133737. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1133737
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Into the Eyes of the Referee
van Biemen, T., Oudejans, R. R. D., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., Zwenk, F., & Mann, D. L. (2023). Into the Eyes of the Referee: A Comparison of Elite and Sub-Elite Football Referees’ On-Field Visual Search Behaviour when making Foul Judgements. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 18(1), 78-90. https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541211069469
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Preparing Music Students for a Public Recital
Bakker, F. C., Kouwenhoven, J., Martín, V. G., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2023). Preparing Music Students for a Public Recital: Applying Principles of Practice from Sport Sciences and Other Disciplines1. In Music Performance Encounters: Collaborations and Confrontations (pp. 164-177). Taylor and Francis Ltd.. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003295785-14
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“Don’t forget Shakespeare”
Kegelaers, J., Bakker, F., Oudejans, R., & Kouwenhoven, J. (2023). “Don’t forget Shakespeare”: a qualitative pilot study into the performance evaluations of orchestra audition panelists. Psychology of Music, 51(1), 347-354. https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356221087443
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No pain, no gain? The effects of adding a pain stimulus in virtual training for police officers
Kleygrewe, L., Hutter, R. I., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2023). No pain, no gain? The effects of adding a pain stimulus in virtual training for police officers. Ergonomics, 66(10), 1608-1621. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2022.2157496
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Performers of the night
Kegelaers, J., Jessen, L., Van Audenaerde, E., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2022). Performers of the night: examining the mental health of electronic music artists. Psychology of Music, 50(1), 69-85. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735620976985
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Observational Behavior Assessment for Psychological Competencies in Police Officers: A Proposed Methodology for Instrument Development
Koedijk, M., Renden, P. G., Oudejans, R. R. D., Kleygrewe, L., & Hutter, R. I. V. (2021). Observational Behavior Assessment for Psychological Competencies in Police Officers: A Proposed Methodology for Instrument Development. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 1-14. Article 589258. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.589258
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A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Pressure Training Intervention to Develop Resilience in Female Basketball Players
Kegelaers, J., Wylleman, P., Bunigh, A., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2021). A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Pressure Training Intervention to Develop Resilience in Female Basketball Players. Journal of applied sport psychology, 33(2), 151-172. https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2019.1630864
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Determining and Measuring Key Psychological Characteristics: The Case of a National Basketball Federation
Kegelaers, J., Wikkerink, J., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2021). Determining and Measuring Key Psychological Characteristics: The Case of a National Basketball Federation. Case Studies in Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 52-60. https://doi.org/10.1123/cssep.2020-0035
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Resilience and mental health issues in classical musicians
Kegelaers, J., Schuijer, M., & Oudejans, R. RD. (2021). Resilience and mental health issues in classical musicians: a preliminary study. Psychology of Music, 49(5), 1273-1284. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735620927789
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The association between stress and injury
van Winden, D., van Rijn, R. M., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., Oudejans, R. R. D., & Stubbe, J. H. (2021). The association between stress and injury: a prospective cohort study among 186 first-year contemporary dance students. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, Article 770494. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.770494
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European police officers
Frenkel, M. O., Giessing, L., Egger-Lampl, S., Hutter, V., Oudejans, R. R. D., Kleygrewe, L., Jaspaert, E., & Plessner, H. (2021). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European police officers: stress, demands, and coping resources. Journal of Criminal Justice, 72(january-february), Article 101756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2020.101756
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Characteristics and extent of mental health issues in contemporary dance students
van Winden, D., van Rijn, RM., Savelsbergh, GJP., Oudejans, RRD., & Stubbe, JH. (2020). Characteristics and extent of mental health issues in contemporary dance students. Medical problems of performing artists, 35(3), 121-129. https://doi.org/10.21091/mppa.2020.3019
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Limited coping skills, young age, and high BMI are risk factors for injuries in contemporary dance
van Winden, D., van Rijn, R. M., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., Oudejans, R. R. D., & Stubbe, J. H. (2020). Limited coping skills, young age, and high BMI are risk factors for injuries in contemporary dance: a1-year prospective study. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, Article 1452. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01452
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A Process Evaluation of a Performance Psychology Intervention for Transitioning Elite and Elite Musicians
Kegelaers, J., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2020). A Process Evaluation of a Performance Psychology Intervention for Transitioning Elite and Elite Musicians. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1-13. Article 1090. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01090
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A coach perspective on the use of planned disruptions in high-performance sports
Kegelaers, J., Wylleman, P., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2020). A coach perspective on the use of planned disruptions in high-performance sports. Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, 9(1), 29-44. https://doi.org/10.1037/spy0000167
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Acute and Chronic Stress in Daily Police Service
Giessing, L., Oudejans, R. R. D., Hutter, V., Plessner, H., Strahler, J., & Frenkel, M. O. (2020). Acute and Chronic Stress in Daily Police Service: A Three-Week N-of-1 Study. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 122, Article 104865. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2020.104865
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The physical competence test of the Dutch National Police
Koedijk, M., Stuurman, H. F., Renden, P. G., Hutter, R. I., Strating, M., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2020). The physical competence test of the Dutch National Police: the effects of wearing a police uniform on test performance. Police Practice and Research, 21(3), 264-278. https://doi.org/10.1080/15614263.2019.1658583
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Detailed injury epidemiology in contemporary dance
Van Winden, D., Van Rijn, R. M., Richardson, A., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., Oudejans, R. R. D., & Stubbe, J. H. (2019). Detailed injury epidemiology in contemporary dance: a 1-year prospective study of 134 students. BMJ Open Sport and Exercise Medicine, 5(1), Article e000453. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2018-000453
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Adverse effects of anxiety on attentional control differ as a function of experience
Gotardi, G., Polastri, P. F., Schor, P., Oudejans, R. D., van der Kamp, J., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., Navarro, M., & Rodrigues, S. T. (2019). Adverse effects of anxiety on attentional control differ as a function of experience: a simulated driving study. Applied Ergonomics, 74(January), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2018.08.009
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Training for the job: evaluation of a self-defence training programme for correctional officers
Koedijk, M., Renden, P. G., Oudejans, R. R. D., & Hutter, R. I. (2019). Training for the job: evaluation of a self-defence training programme for correctional officers. Ergonomics, 62(12), 1585-1597. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2019.1677947
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Motor and gaze behaviors of youth basketball players taking contested and uncontested jump shots
Van Maarseveen, M. J. J., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2018). Motor and gaze behaviors of youth basketball players taking contested and uncontested jump shots. Frontiers in Psychology, 9(706), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00706
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In situ examination of decision-making skills and gaze behaviour of basketball players
Van Maarseveen, M. J. J., Savelsbergh, G., & Oudejans, R. (2018). In situ examination of decision-making skills and gaze behaviour of basketball players. Human Movement Science, 57(February), 205-216. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2017.12.006
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Self-controlled video feedback on tactical skills in soccer teams results in more active involvement of players.
Van Maarseveen, M. J. J., Oudejans, R., & Savelsbergh, G. (2018). Self-controlled video feedback on tactical skills in soccer teams results in more active involvement of players. Human Movement Science, 57(February), 194-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.humov.2017.12.005
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Athletes’ Body Talk: The Role of Contextual Body Image in Eating Disorders as Seen Through the Eyes of Elite Women Athletes
de Bruin, A. P., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2018). Athletes’ Body Talk: The Role of Contextual Body Image in Eating Disorders as Seen Through the Eyes of Elite Women Athletes. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 12(4), 675-698. https://doi.org/10.1123/jcsp.2018-0047
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Perceptual-cognitive skill and the in situ performance of soccer players
van Maarseveen, M. J. J., Oudejans, R. R. D., Mann, D. L., & Savelsbergh, G. J. P. (2018). Perceptual-cognitive skill and the in situ performance of soccer players. Quarterly journal of experimental psychology, 71(2), 455-470. https://doi.org/10.1080/17470218.2016.1255236
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Sitting duck or scaredy-cat
Nieuwenhuys, A., Weber, J., van der Hoeve, R., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2017). Sitting duck or scaredy-cat: effects of shot execution strategy on anxiety and police officers’ shooting performance under high threat. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 22(2), 274-287. https://doi.org/10.1111/lcrp.12099
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Anxiety and performance
Nieuwenhuys, A., & Oudejans, R. RD. (2017). Anxiety and performance: perceptual-motor behavior in high-pressure contexts. Current Opinion in Psychology, 16(August), 28-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.03.019
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Editorial overview: Trending Topics in Sport Psychology
Beek, P. J., (Vana) Hutter, RI., & Oudejans, R. RD. (2017). Editorial overview: Trending Topics in Sport Psychology. Current Opinion in Psychology, 16, iv-vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.06.002
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Effects of reflex-based self-defence training on police performance in simulated high-pressure arrest situations
Renden, P. G., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2017). Effects of reflex-based self-defence training on police performance in simulated high-pressure arrest situations. Ergonomics, 60(5), 669-679. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2016.1205222
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Exploring the thoughts and attentional focus of music students under pressure
Oudejans, R. R. D., Spitse, A., Kralt, E., & Bakker, F. C. (2017). Exploring the thoughts and attentional focus of music students under pressure. Psychology of Music, 45(2), 216-230. https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735616656790
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Effects of threat, trait anxiety and state anxiety on police officers’ actions during an arrest
Renden, P. G., Landman, A., Daalder, N. R., de Cock, H. P., Savelsbergh, G. J. P., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2017). Effects of threat, trait anxiety and state anxiety on police officers’ actions during an arrest. Legal and Criminological Psychology, 22(1), 116-129. https://doi.org/10.1111/lcrp.12077
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Professional development in sport psychology
Hutter, R. I., Oldenhof-Veldman, T., Pijpers, J. R., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2017). Professional development in sport psychology: relating learning experiences to learning outcomes. Journal of applied sport psychology, 29(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/10413200.2016.1183152
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System for notational analysis in small-sided soccer games
Van Maarseveen, M. J. J., Oudejans, R. R. D., & Savelsbergh, G. JP. (2017). System for notational analysis in small-sided soccer games. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching, 12(2), 194-206. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117694922
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Assessing competencies of trainee sport psychologists
Hutter, R. I., Pijpers, J. R., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2016). Assessing competencies of trainee sport psychologists: an examination of the 'structured case presentation' assessment method. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 23, 21-30. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.10.006
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Assessing competence in sport psychology
Hutter, R. I., Pijpers, J. R., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2016). Assessing competence in sport psychology: An action research account. Journal of sport psychology in action, 7(2), 80-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2016.1167150
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Leren en presteren in sport
Oudejans, R. R. D. (2016). Leren en presteren in sport. HVA Publicaties.
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The Study Lab Project: An Evidence-based Approach in Preparing Students for a Public Recital
Bakker, F. C., Kouwenhoven, J., Schuijer, M., & Oudejans, R. R. D. (2016). The Study Lab Project: An Evidence-based Approach in Preparing Students for a Public Recital. Piano Bulletin, 34(1 (97)), 92-100.
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