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The importance of physical development in children

The importance of physical development in children

Dr Kristy Howells and Joe Pellett discuss the importance of the links between physical development and literacy skills in children, following a new campaign launched by the government.

21 Oct, 202221 Oct, 2022 Education, Sport
It’s come home, but will it stay home?

It’s come home, but will it stay home?

Dr Kristy Howells discusses women in sport, the triumphant win of England in the European Women’s Football Championship, and ways in which we can inspire, motivate and encourage children and young into physical education and sport.

02 Aug, 202202 Aug, 2022 Research, Society, Sport
Safety of female runners

Safety of female runners

Following the tragic murder of Ashling Murphy as she jogged on a canal path in Ireland, Dr Laura Gubby discusses new research findings showing the perceptions of safety from female runners.

20 Jan, 202220 Jan, 2022 Life Sciences, Research, Sport
“Coach, slap me please.” A story of negotiated constructs and safeguarding in sport revealed in Tokyo Olympics

“Coach, slap me please.” A story of negotiated constructs and safeguarding in sport revealed in Tokyo Olympics

Dr Dikaia Chatziefstathiou discusses rituals in sports and safeguarding athletes.

10 Aug, 202118 Aug, 2021 Research, Sport
It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

It’s only a game? Maps, identity and Ukraine’s new football shirt

Dr Alex Kent discusses the implications of Ukraine’s new football shirt for Euro2020.

11 Jun, 202118 Aug, 2021 Culture, Research, Sport
Great British Week of Sport #BeActive

Great British Week of Sport #BeActive

Dr Kristy Howells explains why we need more sport and physical activity in our lives.

21 Sep, 202021 Sep, 2020 Education, Sport
Are Nike’s Vaporfly trainers the Emperor’s new shoes?

Are Nike’s Vaporfly trainers the Emperor’s new shoes?

Dr Phil Hurst discusses why placebo-controlled trials are needed to determine whether Nike Vaporfly trainers improve performance.

27 Feb, 202015 Jun, 2021 Research, Sport
The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

The importance of physical activity and health education to support mental health

On World Mental Health Day, Dr Kristy Howells, discusses the power of physical activity and how it can improve the mental health of children and adults.

10 Oct, 201915 Jun, 2021 Health, Research, Society, Sport
#GreatCoaching within sport

#GreatCoaching within sport

For Coaching Week 2019, Dr Kristy Howells, Dr Laura Gubby, Dr Katie Dray and Dr Hayley Mills celebrate the importance of great coaches and how they can inspire people to take-up sport and to keep active.

03 Jun, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Life Sciences, Research, Sport

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