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Survey launched in a bid to understand how coronavirus restrictions affect osteoarthritis risk in over 60s

Researchers at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ are investigating how changes in physical activity that are a result of the global health pandemic are related to osteoarthritis development and symptoms.

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No pool? No problem for these º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ swimmers

The lockdown period has brought many challenges to all athletes involved in sport, but what if your essential training venue – in this case, a swimming pool – has temporarily closed its doors?
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Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week’s Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

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‘My new training partner is a 5kg fluffy white ball’ – Meghan Beesley

Meghan Beesley, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s 400m hurdler, has found a new training partner during the Covid-19 outbreak – in the form of a four-legged friend.

A washing line pole and a tin of beans – the new elite athlete training method

Finding the elite in the every day - with a little bit of help from her store cupboard and garden - º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athlete and Olympic hopeful Holly Bradshaw is using unique ways to carrying on pole vault training during the lockdown period.
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Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

A healthy immune system is vital to a healthy lifestyle. In a time where public health is dominating the headlines, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast discusses what role – if any – supplements can play for both the general population and elite level athletes.

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Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

With sport competition across the globe currently on pause, attention has turned to maintaining athlete health and well-being.

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Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal cord injuries

A research project is looking at the relationship between spinal cord injuries and sleep quality.
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Coronavirus: not the first global health crisis to impact sport

Coronavirus has plunged the global sporting calendar into disarray. Football fixtures across Europe have now been postponed, including the Euro 2020, English Football League and the English Premier League. Such scenarios remove revenues from gate takings, significantly affect sport media broadcasters and leads to knock-on effects for sponsors and advertisers.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ best university in the world for sports-related subjects for fourth year running

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has yet again been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects by the global QS higher education league table.

The latest experts in sport podcats looks at concussion

Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.

Rhona Lloyd is one of five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes to have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes named in extended GB Women’s Rugby Sevens squad

Six º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes have been included in the initial 24-strong GB Women's Sevens squad for Tokyo 2020.

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Manchester City and Saracens – economic theory in action

The Saracens salary cap scandal and news that Manchester City allegedly breached UEFA’s financial fairplay rules have threatened the integrity of the clubs and the sports respectively.

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Heat research from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ featured in global triathlon guide

Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions – like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter– what exactly is strength?

The latest episode of the ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ continues to lead the way in cricket helmet safety

Researchers from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Sports Technology Institute continue to play a leading role in ensuring the safety of cricketers whilst batting.

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Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

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First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative

Academics from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project – an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.
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Exercise in the 16th century: Historical workouts for body and soul

New Year, new me… we’ve all heard the saying and usually scrawled at the top of our resolution list is the promise to exercise more.

Experts in Sport: A look into sporting injury and rehabilitation

In the latest ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, we delve into the importance of athlete development and how to work with individuals going through an injury.

International sports agents conference to be held at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is positioning itself as a global leader in the professional development of sports agents with the launch of a new international conference.
To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and World Players Association launch the first global study on child athletes' experiences

To mark Human Rights Day (10 December), º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has collaborated with the World Players Association to launch the first global Census on Athlete Rights Experiences (Project CARE).

Five minutes of exercise each day may help reduce risk of hip fractures in postmenopausal women

As we age, our bones lose strength, but research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has shown that just five minutes of exercise each day may benefit hip strength in postmenopausal women.
Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ officially launched its Para sport vision

º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ signals intent with Para sport launch

Almost one hundred delegates gathered at Holywell Fitness Centre this week as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ officially launched its Para sport vision.