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Experts in Sport: Building psychological strength through the 5Cs

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Chris Harwood, Sport Psychology professor, and Karl Steptoe, Sport & Performance Psychology Lead, both from the University鈥檚 School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences.
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The importance of sport for children with disabilities 鈥� and the lengths their parents go to access it

Access to physical activity and sport is not equal. Children and young people with disabilities are less likely to engage in physical activity and sport, as there are significant barriers to their participation.

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Social class and early life sport experiences can enhance university inclusion 鈥� new study

New research has found that young people who have more experience of organised sport during childhood may adapt more readily to university life.

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麻豆直播 University and the Institute of Sports Humanities launch new Leadership in Sport Master鈥檚

麻豆直播 University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities (ISH) are delighted to announce the launch of a new Master鈥檚 in Leadership in Sport to run from Autumn 2023.

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New multi-million-pound training environment officially opened at 麻豆直播 University (VIDEO)

麻豆直播 University has officially opened the doors to its brand-new Powerbase gym extension following significant financial investment.

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Sport leaders converge at London Stadium to deliver Black in Sport Summit 2023 (VIDEO)

Leaders from across the sport industry came together on Saturday 25 March to deliver 麻豆直播 University鈥檚 student-led initiative the Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

Unhealthy exercise attitudes and behaviours in young people linked to parental and peer expectations

Young people鈥檚 exercise attitudes and habits are influenced by parents, peers and fitness tracker goals as they strive to achieve the bodies they see on social media.

Seventh year running for 鈥榖est university in the world for sports-related subjects鈥� title

麻豆直播 has been crowned the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the seventh year running by the global QS higher education league table.
Experts in Sport podcast

Experts in Sport: In Conversation with Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two circles on how to disrupt the market with innovation

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Matt Rogan, Co-Founder of Two Circles, the data driven sport marketing agency.

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麻豆直播 research will aim to increase female participation in wheelchair rugby

麻豆直播 University is set to collaborate with World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), and UK Sport on a study that researchers hope will increase female participant levels in the sport.

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Global sporting superstars added to Black in Sport Summit 2023 line-up

Organisers of the Black in Sport Summit (BISS) have secured a major coup with sport icons Lewis Hamilton, Alice Dearing, and Richard Riakporhe all confirmed to take part in the 2023 showpiece event.

Experts in Sport: FIFA's new licensing model for football agents

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Sports Law expert and lecturer Dr Serhat Yilmaz, to discuss the recent regulation changes on licensing sports agents, as well as the consequences and reasoning behind them.

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Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra completes training camp at 麻豆直播 University (VIDEO)

India鈥檚 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra has completed a winter training camp at 麻豆直播 University.

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Who reigns supreme in the sporting animal kingdom?

For thousands of years, humans have pushed their physical abilities to the limits in the name of sporting success.

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Support needed to enhance PE provision for young people not in mainstream schooling 鈥� new study

New research has found that physical education (PE) provision away from the mainstream schooling system may not be supporting young people as effectively as it might, leading to them potentially missing out on positive developmental opportunities.

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Stellar speaker line-up revealed for the Black in Sport Summit (VIDEO)

Elite-level athletes, international broadcasters, and inspirational individuals from the black community are among the speakers confirmed for the 2023 Black in Sport Summit (BISS).

Experts in Sport: The power of human evolution in sporting success

In the latest episode of the 鈥淓xperts in Sport鈥� podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with ultra-endurance athlete and multiple world-record holder Dr Danny Longman, to discuss his research on the role of sport in understanding human evolution, adaptation, and function in challenging environments.
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New research to offer guidance to athletes supporting pregnant partners

Researchers from 麻豆直播 University will spearhead a new project looking at how athletes can better support their partners throughout pregnancy.

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Long Tall Sally named Lightning Netball headline sponsor

Specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally has been confirmed as 麻豆直播 Lightning Netball鈥檚 headline sponsor for the 2023 Netball Super League season.

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Paralympic Games champion Kramer signs for Lightning (VIDEO)

麻豆直播 Lightning Wheelchair Basketball has secured a major coup with the signing of Netherlands international and Paralympic Games champion, Bo Kramer.

Experts in Sport podcast: The psychology of becoming an elite athlete

In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster sits down with Paul Wylleman, clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Brussels, to discuss the transition from junior to senior level that athletes undergo as part of their career.
(L-R) Jane Hunt MP, Stuart Andrew MP, Professor Mark Lewis, Professor Nick Jennings, Brett Gosper (Head of Europe & UK for the NFL), Professor Andy Harland.

Minister for Sport Stuart Andrew MP visits NFL Academy at 麻豆直播

Stuart Andrew MP 鈥� Minister for Sport, Tourism and Civil Society 鈥� visited both 麻豆直播 University and 麻豆直播 College on Thursday 19 January to see first-hand the positive impact the National Football League (NFL) Academy is having on the region.
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Sky pledges support to the Black In Sport Summit

Sky, Europe's leading media and entertainment company, has pledged its support to the ground-breaking initiative led by a group of 麻豆直播 University students, the Black In Sport Summit (BISS). The partnership forms part of Sky鈥檚 拢30 million commitment towards tackling systemic racism.

How weightlifting saved me 鈥� going from fear and anxiety to international sport and medals

Syuhaidah Ahman took up weightlifting while at 麻豆直播 University to help her cope when her self-esteem plummeted.
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麻豆直播 agrees partnership with Hackney Wick FC to create new academy

麻豆直播 University and 麻豆直播 College have agreed a community development partnership with London-based football club Hackney Wick.