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Chris Visscher is affiliated with the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. Their research primarily spans the fields of medicine and psychology, with particular focus on orthopedics and sports medicine as well as developmental and educational psychology. The work addresses interdisciplinary topics related to sports performance, psychology, injuries, and physical development in children.

The scientist's recent publications include studies on the interaction between physical activity and brain function. Notable papers include:

  • The effects of physical activity on brain structure and neurophysiological functioning in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2020, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience)
  • Cardiovascular fitness and executive functioning in primary school-aged children (2020, Developmental Science)
  • Effects of aerobic and cognitively-engaging physical activity on academic skills: A cluster randomized controlled trial (2020, Journal of Sports Sciences)
  • The Effects of Aerobic Versus Cognitively Demanding Exercise Interventions on Executive Functioning in School-Aged Children: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial (2020, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology)
  • Longitudinal development of 5m sprint performance in young female tennis players (2020, Journal of Sports Sciences)

Visscher's research topics include:

  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
  • Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

Frequent collaboration is a feature of their work, with coauthors including Marije T. Elferink-Gemser, Jaap Oosterlaan, Roel Bosker, Anna Meijer, and Marsh Königs, reflecting a network of researchers with shared interests in sports sciences and psychology.

Visscher's publications are often featured in prominent journals with repeated contributions to the Journal of Sports Sciences, Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, PLoS ONE, Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and Developmental Science. This variety indicates active engagement in both specialized sports research and broader developmental cognitive studies.

The subfields covered by Visscher's research further outline their interdisciplinary approach:

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Social Psychology

Best Publications

  • Effects of physical activity on executive functions, attention and academic performance in preadolescent children: a meta-analysis

    Johannes W. de Greeff;Roel J. Bosker;Jaap Oosterlaan;Chris Visscher

  • The relationship between motor skills and cognitive skills in 4-16 year old typically developing children: A systematic review.

    Irene M.J. van der Fels;Sanne C.M. te Wierike;Esther Hartman;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser

  • Monitoring stress and recovery: new insights for the prevention of injuries and illnesses in elite youth soccer players

    Michel S. Brink;Chris Visscher;Suzanne Arends;Johannes Zwerver

  • Oscillations of centroid position and surface area of soccer teams in small-sided games

    Wouter Frencken;Koen Lemmink;Nico Delleman;Chris Visscher

  • Self-regulation and performance level of elite and non-elite youth soccer players.

    Tynke T. Toering;Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Geir Jordet;Chris Visscher

  • The relationship between gross motor skills and academic achievement in children with learning disabilities.

    Marieke Westendorp;Esther Hartman;Suzanne Houwen;Joanne Smith

  • On the Relationship between Motor Performance and Executive Functioning in Children with Intellectual Disabilities.

    Esther Hartman;Suzanne Houwen;Erik Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Cognitive Functions in Elite and Sub-Elite Youth Soccer Players Aged 13 to 17 Years

    Barbara C. H. Huijgen;Sander Leemhuis;Niels M. Kok;Lot Verburgh

  • Relation between multidimensional performance characteristics and level of performance in talented youth field hockey players

    Marije T Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A P M Lemmink;Theo W Mulder

  • Motor performance of children with mild intellectual disability and borderline intellectual functioning

    P. J. Vuijk;Esther Hartman;E. Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Psychosocial factors influencing the recovery of athletes with anterior cruciate ligament injury: A systematic review

    S. C. M. te Wierike;van der Alien Sluis;van den Inge Akker-Scheek;Marije Elferink-Gemser

  • Monitoring load, recovery, and performance in young elite soccer players.

    Michel S Brink;Esther Nederhof;Chris Visscher;Sandor L Schmikli

  • Physically Active Math and Language Lessons Improve Academic Achievement: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

    Marijke J. Mullender-Wijnsma;Esther Hartman;Johannes W. de Greeff;Simone Doolaard

  • Multidimensional performance characteristics and standard of performance in talented youth field hockey players : A longitudinal study

    Marije T. Elferink-Gemser;Chris Visscher;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink;Theo Mulder

  • Kicks from the penalty mark in soccer: The roles of stress, skill, and fatigue for kick outcomes

    Geir Jordet;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher;Koen A. P. M. Lemmink

  • Improving Academic Performance of School‐Age Children by Physical Activity in the Classroom: 1‐Year Program Evaluation

    Marijke J. Mullender-Wijnsma;Esther Hartman;Johannes W. de Greeff;Roel J. Bosker

  • Sport injuries aligned to peak height velocity in talented pubertal soccer players.

    A. van der Sluis;M. T. Elferink-Gemser;M. J. Coelho-e-Silva;J. A. Nijboer

  • Are gross motor skills and sports participation related in children with intellectual disabilities

    Marieke Westendorp;Suzanne Houwen;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher

  • Changes in perceived stress and recovery in overreached young elite soccer players

    Michel Brink;Chris Visscher;A.J. Coutts;Koen Lemmink;Koen Lemmink

  • Physical activity and motor skills in children with and without visual impairments.

    Suzanne Houwen;Esther Hartman;Chris Visscher

Frequent Co-Authors

Esther Hartman
Esther Hartman University Medical Center Groningen
Roel Bosker
Roel Bosker University of Groningen
Jaap Oosterlaan
Jaap Oosterlaan University of Amsterdam
Erik J. A. Scherder
Erik J. A. Scherder Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Remy M. J. P. Rikers
Remy M. J. P. Rikers Utrecht University
Joseph Baker
Joseph Baker University of Toronto
Matthieu Lenoir
Matthieu Lenoir Ghent University
Remco J. Renken
Remco J. Renken University Medical Center Groningen
Nico W. Van Yperen
Nico W. Van Yperen University of Groningen

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