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...article. ...In 2022, and ahead of the European Championships that England memorably went on to win, I wrote an article about the challenges of growing the popularity of women’s football. Within the article I put forward several developments that by 2028 would be indicative of good growth within England. These indicators were: An expanded Women’s Super League (WSL) of...

...article, stress is a biological, psychological, and emotional response that we experience when we feel threatened or under pressure. Stress can be cumulative, for example a stressor can feel more stressful if you already have a lot of other stressors you are dealing with. A stressor is the stimulus which causes the experience of stress (e.g., an engine failure,...

...articles, the job of a pilot requires a great deal of responsibility for ensuring the overall flight safety of the passengers, crew, and the aircraft itself. This means that they must be physically and mentally ‘fit to fly’ and is often a responsibility that is left to the decision of the pilot. An acronym IM SAFE is a tool to assist pilots in identifying whether they...

...article outlines the psychology behind this...Aviation has many environmental pressures that personnel are exposed to daily. It is well documented and understood that working as a commercial pilot can be an extremely demanding job due to the many stressors – high workload, heavy responsibilities, time pressures, fatigue, noise, and temperature – experienced while...

...article looks at these psychological attributes that helps with performance in more depth...Akin to some sporting disciplines (e.g., motorcycling, Owton, 2022), aviation requires a pilot to remain cool under pressure, be attuned to a fast and constantly moving environment, thinking ahead all the time of expected and unexpected possibilities. This enhancement of sensory...

...article Simon Rea explores the issue of sub-concussions in women’s sport and why research is so important to prevent long-term injuries...This content is associated with The Open University's Sport and Fitness courses and qualifications. As we look forward to enjoying the action of the 2023 World Cup there is a growing awareness that there are significant differences in...

...article explores this year's tournament and who to watch out for...As women’s football continues its rapid global rise, in 2025 all eyes turn to an unexpected yet compelling stage: Switzerland (UEFA, 2025). Long considered a quiet contender in the sport due to its slow comparative progress, the Alpine nation now finds itself in a leading role as it prepares to host the...