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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why would British athletes choose winter sports?
What's the attraction of winter sports in a mild climate?
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Education & Development
Neurodiversity Hub
Exploring how minds work differently and brilliantly. This hub brings together free OpenLearn courses, articles and personal stories on autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A head for heights: How athletes keep calm at altitude
Many athletes at 2026 Winter Olympics will find themselves in the start gate ready to race in an event which can threaten injury as much as promise victory. The question is how do they cope?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Mental health jargon quiz
There is a certain amount of jargon or specialised terminology that is used in the mental health field. But what does it all mean? Take this quiz to find out what you know.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A January detox to kick-start your year
Starting to feel the effects of an over-indulgent Christmas? Here are some suggestions on how to detox this January...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
5 benefits of giving up alcohol
Dry January and Sober October challenges you to refrain from consuming alcohol for the whole of those months. If you're thinking of going sober or limiting your alcohol intake, then here are 5 great benefits to keep you on track.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What foster carers want you to know
What do foster carers want you to know about the day-to-day realities and challenges of fostering?
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Education & Development
SEND crisis: overdiagnosis - fact or fiction?
On average three pupils in every classroom will be dyslexic, yet only 20% of these pupils will be diagnosed. Kim Collett looks at whether there's an overdiagnosis or underdiagnosis in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Understanding Female Genital Mutilation and its impact across the lifespan podcast
What is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), who is most at risk, and how are UK professionals working to prevent it? This article and podcast explore the practice, its lifelong impact on women and girls, and the safeguarding responses needed across health, social care and education.
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Working in teams
This course will help you consider your experience of working in teams and the different roles you play in them. It will increase your confidence in marketing this key skill to employers as well improve your ability to perform well in teams you are currently part of.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Living with a learning disability
Take our interactive to find out if people with learning disabilities have more independence now institutions are closed and if it has led to a greater inclusion within local communities.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
This course will improve knowledge and understanding for anyone working with neurodivergent athletes in sport and exercise settings or with an interest in coaching neurodiverse athletes. Within the sport and exercise sector this may include those in coaching roles, as well as fitness instructors, personal trainers and wider exercise ...