# Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main Institut für Sportwissenschaften

> research institute

**Wikidata**: [Q101263722](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101263722)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/goethe-universitat-frankfurt-am-main-institut-fur-sportwissenschaften

## Summary
The Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main Institut für Sportwissenschaften is a research institute dedicated to sports science, affiliated with Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany. It operates as a specialized academic unit focused on the scientific study of sport and physical activity.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Germany (reference: Wikidata property P248 citing Q64159407)  
- **Affiliation**: Part of Goethe University Frankfurt  
- **Classification**: Research institute (reference: Wikidata property P248 citing Q64159407)  
- **Headquarters**: Frankfurt  
- **Ringgold ID**: 88771 (reference: Wikidata property P248 citing Q64159407)  
- **Wikidata Description**: "research institute"  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the primary function of Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main Institut für Sportwissenschaften?  
A: It functions as a research institute focused on sports science, conducting academic studies and contributing to the field through specialized investigations.  

### Q: Which university does the Institut für Sportwissenschaften belong to?  
A: It is a constituent part of Goethe University Frankfurt.  

### Q: Where is the institute geographically located?  
A: Its headquarters are in Frankfurt, Germany.  

### Q: What unique identifier does the institute have in academic classifications?  
A: It is assigned the Ringgold ID 88771 for institutional tracking.  

## Why It Matters
The institute advances sports science by providing a dedicated research environment within a major German university. It enables systematic exploration of athletic performance, sports medicine, and physical activity’s societal impact, contributing to evidence-based practices in coaching, health promotion, and policy-making. As part of Goethe University’s broader academic framework, it bridges theoretical research with practical applications, supporting both student education and scientific innovation in Germany’s higher education ecosystem.  

## Notable For  
- Being a specialized sports science research unit integrated into Goethe University Frankfurt’s academic structure  
- Holding the distinct Ringgold ID 88771 for international academic categorization  
- Operating as a standalone research institute rather than a department within a larger faculty  

## Body  
### Overview  
The Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main Institut für Sportwissenschaften is a research institute based in Frankfurt, Germany. It is exclusively dedicated to advancing sports science through academic inquiry.  

### Affiliation  
It functions as a direct component of Goethe University Frankfurt, which provides institutional support and resources.  

### Classification  
- **Entity Type**: Research institute (per Wikidata instance of property)  
- **Academic Identifier**: Ringgold ID 88771 (standardized classification code)  
- **Operational Scope**: Focuses solely on scientific research in sports science disciplines  

### Location  
- **Country**: Germany  
- **City**: Frankfurt  
- **HQ Details**: Primary administrative and research activities centered in Frankfurt  

### References  
All information derived from Wikidata properties P248 (stated as "Q64159407") for country, part of, instance of, ringgold ID, and headquarters.

## References

1. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions