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Health, Sports & Psychology
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
This free OpenLearn course is designed to help anyone whose life is affected by the menopause. No matter what gender you identify with, this transitional phase can affect people in all sorts of ways, so this course is open to all. The objectives are to empower everyone, by increasing knowledge of what the menopause is and the effects it can ...
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Developing employability through sport and physical activity
While many people recognise the positive impact of engaging in sport and/or physical activity on their physical and mental well-being, research indicates that participation can also equip us with valuable skills that enhance our employability. Engaging in sport and physical activity provides opportunities to develop a diverse skill set that can ...
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What Commercial Pilots can learn from Sports Psychology
As with some sporting disciplines, aviation requires a similar set of skills. This article looks at these psychological attributes that helps with performance in more depth.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Why is it so difficult for Muslim women to play sport?
How are Muslim women represented by the media and what implications does this have on their participation in sport? Rukhsana Malik draws on her own experiences in this article.
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A World Cup legacy for generations to come
It is now common that major sports events are accompanied by a legacy plan that defines the longer lasting benefits and opportunities it can promote.
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From headlines to hashtags: is the FA doing enough to promote gender equality through social media?
Recent studies suggest that social media can play a role in promoting gender equality in sport, but are the governing bodies taking sufficient action? Steph Doehler explores in this article.
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Olympisize me
Have you ever wondered which sport you're most suited to? Play this interactive game to find out if you’ve got what it takes physically, psychologically and socially to make it to the podium at the Olympics and Paralympics.
Health, Sports & Psychology
World Cup 2023: is it a case of USA or England?
In this article Simon Rea introduces the 2023 World Cup and assesses who are the potential winners.
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Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 – what’s it all about and who is going to win?
The summer of 2023 is turning into another significant one for women’s sport. Alongside the women’s football world cup and the women’s Ashes cricket series we also have the Vitality Netball World Cup.
Health, Sports & Psychology
The Women’s World Cup 2023
The women’s World Cup tournament starts on 20 July 2023 and is being held in Australia and New Zealand. Take a look at our dedicated content for the tournament.
Health, Sports & Psychology
Sub-concussions in women’s football: what can be done to protect the brains of footballers?
In this article Simon Rea explores the issue of sub-concussions in women’s sport and why research is so important to prevent long-term injuries.
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How inclusive is women’s football?
Despite it being an important site for gender equality, not everyone’s experiences in women’s football are the same.