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This is my place: how movement can help children feel like they belong

This is my place: how movement can help children feel like they belong

Professor Kristy Howells explains how her research shows that by offering high-quality, inclusive, and autonomous movement opportunities, we do more than boost health stats – we foster a school culture […]

13 Feb, 202613 Feb, 2026 Education, Research, Sport
Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Dr Kristy Howells discusses how being hydrated can help healthy lifestyles, wellbeing and mental health.

11 Mar, 202414 Mar, 2024 Education, Health, Research
New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

New year new exercise? Simple ways to reduce high blood pressure.

As we welcome the new year and new resolutions, Dr Jim Wiles, Principal Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Life Sciences and Director of the Clinical Exercise Science Research Group, discusses isometric exercise, and how this can lower blood pressure to keep healthy.

04 Jan, 202404 Jan, 2024 Health, Research, Science, Sport
Connecting through movement: Children’s Mental Health Week

Connecting through movement: Children’s Mental Health Week

This Children’s Mental Health Week, Dr Kristy Howells discusses how we can raise awareness both in the class room and at home with meaningful connections, and how this can be developed through sport, physical activity and exercise.

06 Feb, 202306 Feb, 2023 Education, 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
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

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