Karin
Legemate
BIO
Karin Legemate works as a health and performance coach and trainer for Mentally Fit. Until 2014, she was a professional soccer player with experience on both national and international level. During her soccer career, she finished her study in Human Movement Sciences. Through several other courses, she added more knowledge about psychology and how our brain works. With both profound scientific knowledge and her background in top sports, Karin tries to make people aware of the importance of regular physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. As a trainer and coach she has a natural and positive way of motivating people to change their daily habits into healthier ones. Karin has a specific interest in the workings of the human brain.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Health and performance coach and trainer Mentally Fit
Practical education teacher
Course Psychology of Work and Health, Open Universiteit (2016)
First league female soccer player for ADO Den Haag, AZ, Telstar and the Dutch National Team (2006 – 2014)
Neuro-psychology and Psycho-pharmacology course, Open Universiteit (2012-2013)
Human Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2006-2008)
Academy of Practical Education, ALO Amsterdam (2002-2006)
PUBLICATIONS
Writer of 'De Talentcoach' with Jan van Zwieten, Alain Goudsmet and Koen Gonnissen [Vakmedianet 2015 ]
SPORTS
Soccer