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Health, Sports & Psychology
European Championships 2020: Can one of the home nations end 55 years of hurt ?
The delayed UEFA European Championships will begin soon. But who are some of the key players and will England, Scotland or Wales take home the trophy? Simon Rea explores…
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Outdoor Therapy: The Benefits of Walking and Talking
An area that has been of particular interest is providing traditional talking therapy outdoors. This article explores the pros of connecting with the natural world...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Will players be fit to perform or ready to burnout at Euro 2020?
How will the condensed season affect players at the UEFA European Championship, especially during the pandemic? Simon Rea looks at the characteristics of burnout and the intensity of football.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What is Locus of Control?
Do you have an internal or external locus of control? How does this affect your wellbeing or work? How can you take control of it? This article explores...
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Education & Development
Open door to success
The Department for Work & Pensions has partnered with The Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business.
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Education & Development
How to write a CV
A CV (curriculum vitae) is a brief account of your education, qualifications, skills and work-based experience, used mainly when applying for a job. Your CV is your first opportunity to tell an employer what you can do. A well written CV can make the difference between getting an interview and not being considered for the role.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Life behind a mask
How has the way we communicate changed due to wearing a face mask? Dr Marina Cantarutti, Interactional Linguist and Research Associate at The Open University, shares her thoughts.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
COVID-19: Social work and social care - learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to social work or social care practice, or want more knowledge and support to help you in a new setting working with those impacted by COVID-19, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
COVID-19 nursing and healthcare: learning to help you in practice
If you're returning to practice to support the NHS, NHS in Scotland, NHS Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland, OpenLearn has a range of free courses available for you to refresh your knowledge and skills.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Coronavirus: The Lowdown
The Covid-19 pandemic is affecting almost everyone worldwide. We've pulled together some content on the virus and how to cope in these unprecedented times.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
How does the brain age and what can be done to decrease the onset of dementia? This article has many handy tips for people with dementia and their carers.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Challenging ideas in mental health
Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people.