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Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...manager. Then we’d do it again in the evening.” Caroline Peaty, Mother of Adam Peaty Without such dedication and support from his parents Peaty’s Olympic journey would likely not have been possible. Throughout the athletic journey, as well as logistical support such as transport and organisation, the emotional support from an athlete’s family is vital in keeping...
Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: The bunker in the peace

...manage all the new threats that every society faces, then they will end up with a tired, overstretched service full of people trying to do their best in impossible circumstances.” It is within this thought that the new beginning has perhaps started to look like a false dawn, and it is why I argue for a rebeginning. [Photograph and statement by Debbie Watters. See...
It’s all in a name: why I refuse to use a ‘white’ name
Society, Politics & Law

It’s all in a name: why I refuse to use a ‘white’ name

...managed to obtain an interview using the name David and he eventually secured a new job. I had so many questions… As a devout Sikh, I found it hard to believe he changed his name. Sikhs are very proud of their heritage...As a devout Sikh, which Jas and his family also are, I found it hard to believe that he changed his name. Sikhs are very proud of their heritage and...
Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

...managing your money online or over the phone, or using an ATM – the machines involved are connected via a network to a central computer, which has records of your account in an electronic filing system known as a database. Financial services have undergone huge changes in recent years as a result of developments in the digital technologies driving them. The examples...
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

...manages or communicates about a neurodivergent condition can be very different to another athlete. This means as a coach you cannot for example assume how one person experiences their autism is the same as the next person, so it is important to be open to individualised experiences of this and therefore adjust any coaching approaches accordingly. The definitions included...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Reading evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Reading evidence

...manageable claims, that is areas of identity which might be particularly important. Here we will focus on issues of work and work-based identities. So we can rephrase our questions as: How are work-based identities formed? How much control do we have over work-based identities? Are there uncertainties about work-based identities in the contemporary UK? What are the claims...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...manage without them. The Open University is conducting a survey investigating how people use the free educational content on our OpenLearn website. The aim is to provide a better free learning experience for everyone. So if you have 10 minutes to spare, we’d be delighted if you could take part and tell us what you think Please note this will take you out of OpenLearn,...
Supporting female performance in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting female performance in sport and fitness

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our start-of-course survey. Once...