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Exercise and mental health
Learn more to access more details of Exercise and mental healthEach year thousands of pounds are spent on medications to treat conditions such as anxiety and depression. These medications often have negative side effects. Exercise is an alternative treatment that is low cost and has few side effects. In this free course, Exercise and mental health, we will look at the links between exercise and improved ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Training for speed and power in sport and fitness
Learn more to access more details of Training for speed and power in sport and fitnessIn this free course you will explore two aspects of strength and conditioning in sport and fitness: speed and power. Strength and conditioning is the physical preparation of athletes and in this course you will explore the physiology of speed before looking at training methods to develop speed. You will also look at power which is a concept ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport
Learn more to access more details of The athlete’s journey: transitions through sportThe athlete’s journey through sport can be characterised by several transitions and periods of change. This course is designed to help you understand that journey, whether in reference to a professional or recreational athlete, and the nature of support they may need at different times. The course also provides practical guidance, whether ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Training for endurance in sport and fitness
Learn more to access more details of Training for endurance in sport and fitnessIn this free course you will explore an important aspect of strength and conditioning which refers to the physical preparation of athletes: endurance. You will look at the physiological factors that underpin endurance and assess how endurance can be developed relative to performance in a range of sports.
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury
Learn more to access more details of Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injuryHave you ever experienced a sport injury? Have you ever thought there could be a psychological dimension to sport injuries, as well as a physical one? Sport injury is relatively common among sport and exercise participants, and while the physical impact of injury is often easy to recognise, the psychological impact is less obvious. In this ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Learning from sport burnout and overtraining
Learn more to access more details of Learning from sport burnout and overtrainingSport can place high levels of stress on athletes, coaches and others involved. If unable to cope with these stresses they may be vulnerable to developing burnout. This free course, Learning from sport burnout and overtraining, examines burnout in sport from various perspectives including both the coach’s and athlete’s perspective. Drawing on ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Coaching others to coach
Learn more to access more details of Coaching others to coachAre you responsible for supporting sport and physical activity coaches to become inspirational and excellent in their practice? This course is designed for coach developers, educators, mentors and tutors who support coaches to improve. You will explore how people learn, what are the skills and qualities of an effective coach of coaches, as well ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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Recovery strategies in sport and exercise
Learn more to access more details of Recovery strategies in sport and exerciseThe ability to recover quickly from an intensive training session or match can be extremely advantageous to sports performers. Sport and fitness participants are increasingly using strategies such as ice baths and compression clothing to enhance their recovery from intensive exercise, but how effective are these strategies? Do they really speed ...
Level: 2 Intermediate
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The science behind wheeled sports
Learn more to access more details of The science behind wheeled sportsPlease note: This course contains two Flash activities which are no longer playable. These are being updated. This course can still be studied, but you may like to postpone your study for now if you would rather have the full experience.
Level: 1 Introductory
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