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...article explains more about green social prescribing...Today, in the UK, there are almost 11 million people aged 65 and over – 19% of the total population. In 10 years’ time, this will have increased to almost 13 million people, or 22% of the population. Staying fit across the lifespan is important for healthy ageing. The benefits of the great outdoors for healthy...

...et al., 2013). Essentially, this involves the management, adjustment, and modification of one’s thoughts, actions, and affect, respectively (Holliman et al., 2021). Adaptability and resilience are closely connected in sports because both help athletes and teams overcome challenges and perform under pressure. In such a fast-paced game every match presents a choice –...

...article looks at why participation in team sports such as netball is a vital factor in the quest to close the gender gap and encourage more women to be active...Research shows that team-based sport not only brings about beneficial effects on physical performance, but also on well-being and motivation. Studies researching women’s well-being have reported maintaining...

...WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH SPORT: Our Impact 2018 & 2019. van Houten, J. M., Kraaykamp, G. and Breedveld, K. (2015) ‘When do young adults stop practising a sport? An event history analysis on the impact of four major life events’, International Review for the Sociology of Sport. Explore more articles in this collection of Women in sport. [Women in sport - banner main]...

...article...The weekend of 1/2 February 2025 saw the start of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup, hosted by England and held across venues in Nottingham and London. The England Roses are looking to build on their successes during the event and are in prime position to challenge for victory at the event played across two weekends. On Saturday 1 February, in their opening game,...

...article contains content related to domestic violence. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please seek help from a professional or contact a helpline for support. This article describes how the use of art in Participatory Action Research (PAR), as part of a community mental health resilience study, enabled a group of...

...article...The ‘coolification’ of women’s sport has transformed it from a niche pastime to a mainstream attraction, with fans flocking to support women’s teams across the globe (Maurice, 2024). In Australia, netball is one of the most popular women’s sports, boasting over 1 million players nationwide and a robust grassroots network. The Suncorp Super Netball...