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Do children exercise less in winter?
Education & Development

Do children exercise less in winter?

...changed more than girls’ throughout the year, but remained higher than girls’ at all times. Although on average, boys achieved the recommended minimum activity even at winter, girls only tended to reach recommended levels during the summer. “Physical activity is important for children’s health and development, but many do not get enough exercise,” says the...
Effective note taking
Education & Development

Effective note taking

...change over time. Table - This is most used when two different things are compared. Formatting and writing style In general, it is good to make use of: key words and phrases colour signs symbols subheadings (to group information) number points linked up points (use arrows, dotted lines) Take notes in your own words. Do not write full sentences. Develop your own shorthand...
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise

...change. And I think it is a change, when your sort of fertile life, periods, ends, and you go into the next stage of your life really. SPEAKER 2 I think menopause, what it means to me is when someone who of a certain age gets more severe mood swings, as well as more drastic change within their bodies. INTERVIEWER Yeah. Why do you think we should be concerned about the...
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Education & Development

Leadership and followership

...changing world. Finally, you’ll identify how you want to develop your own leadership skills and devise a plan to build your experience. Please tell us more about your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and personal skill development! We would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to complete this survey and tell us about yourself and your experiences of...
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Women in sport: insights from gold medallists
Health, Sports & Psychology

Women in sport: insights from gold medallists

...in the free OpenLearn course The psychological aspects of sports injury. Explore more about the impact of coaching on Alex Danson's sporting success in the course Exploring sport coaching and psychology. You can earn a free digital badge on completion of this course. Celebrate the success of women more generally with our article on how women changed the world....
Rheumatoid arthritis - a long term condition
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rheumatoid arthritis - a long term condition

...manifested itself. Diagnosis Liz looks back on about the protracted process of getting a diagnosis. Treatment Liz talks about the various medications she has had since her condition was first diagnosed and how she is now in drug-controlled remission. Adapting to life with rheumatoid arthritis Liz reflects on how her life has changed as a result of her long term condition....
Writing Poetry
History & The Arts

Writing Poetry

...own lives inform and inspire their poetry, and the way in which personal details can be changed or highlighted in order to produce dramatic poetry. Rhyme and Speech Rhyme is an intrinsic aspect of poetry, but is it wholly necessary? Paul Muldoon and Jackie Kay talk to about where – and where not – to use rhyme, and the intrinsic rhythm patterns in everyday speech....
Investigating Psychology Interactive
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating Psychology Interactive

...changes; the development and application of different perspectives and methods; and through chains of influence between researchers. Note 1: some information given here about Hans Asperger and Asperger syndrome is now out of date. You can find more current information in Week 1 of our badged course Understanding autism. Note 2: the dates included in this interactive are...