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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
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
Five ways to wellbeing in lockdown

Five ways to wellbeing in lockdown

Principal Lecturer Anne Cooke gives five tips to help look after our mental health and wellbeing during lockdown.

31 Mar, 202006 Apr, 2020 Health, Psychology
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
Supporting children inside and out with physical activity

Supporting children inside and out with physical activity

For Children’s Mental Health Week Dr Kristy Howells explains how physical activity should be seen as key to supporting good mental health in young people.

06 Feb, 201915 Jun, 2021 Education, Health, Research, Sport
We need a revived importance of PE to help children be active

We need a revived importance of PE to help children be active

Following a recent survey showing that children in England aren’t achieving the recommended amount of daily activity, Dr Laura Gubby looks at how we improve children’s physical confidence.

10 Dec, 201816 Jun, 2021 Education, Research, Sport
This Girl Can

This Girl Can

Dr Laura Gubby explores the importance of encouraging female students and staff at university to become active. 

22 Nov, 201816 Jun, 2021 Research, Sport

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