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.
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.
“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.
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.
Great British Week of Sport #BeActive
Dr Kristy Howells explains why we need more sport and physical activity in our lives.
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.
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.
#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.
#BalanceforBetter within Sport
For International Women’s Day Dr Kristy Howells, Dr Laura Gubby, Dr Katie Dray and Dr Hayley Mills explore how sport can become more gender-balanced.