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The impact of technology on children's physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of technology on children's physical activity

...health and fitness apps aimed at children impact physical activity levels identify key discussion points relating to the question: ‘Is technology helping or hindering children’s physical activity levels?’...The impact of technology on children's physical activity: 1 Children’s physical activity levels - Children’s physical activity levels have been at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...health and wellbeing, and as a driver for pro-environmental behaviour. The natural world can provide a space for de-stressing, exercise, mental wellbeing, learning and wonder. [Described image] Figure 1 Learning and living in nature. For much of human history, people lived close to nature and the seasonal cycles, with an intimate knowledge of how the natural world...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Herbal medicine
Health, Sports & Psychology

Herbal medicine

...health in the ancient Greek theories of health and illness and these formed the basis of medical knowledge in Europe up until the modern era. Over thousands of years of trial and error use, detailed pictures of the actions and applications of plant medicines have been compiled and refined. The theoretical constructs around their use change, but the plants remain. Over the...
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Article 10 mins
Professional Footballers Association NI Learning Hub
OpenLearn Ireland

Professional Footballers Association NI Learning Hub

...NI. This collection of free learning material is designed to support your health and well-being and enhance your career prospects. Courses can be studied at any time and at your own pace and can help you gain new skills and boost your CV. Some courses award a digital badge or certificate on completion. [Logo of the Professional Footballers Association Northern Ireland.]...
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Do children exercise less in winter?
Education & Development

Do children exercise less in winter?

...health guidelines state that children should accumulate at least an hour per day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity, which might include brisk walking or running, active participation in sports or exercising. At the same time, children should minimise the amount of time they spend sitting for extended periods. To examine the seasonal variation in...
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Article 5 mins
Tackling noise pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Tackling noise pollution

...health... Tackling noise pollution A brief introduction to this album. Noise levels A fun, easy introduction to the scale of noise pollution and what kind of exposure leaves the ear irreparably damaged. Driving out noise Car manufacturer Lexus insulate their trademark luxury cars, but what is the impact of 'white noise' on people living near motorways? Tuning car engines...
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Is norovirus an economic threat?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is norovirus an economic threat?

...Health Computational and Operations Group (PHICOR) and the Department of International Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), North America and South America account for over $22 billion each year. Europe nearly $8 billion. Africa over $3.8 billion. South and East Asia over $6.7 billion....
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Rugby: A game of risk and reward
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby: A game of risk and reward

...mental toolkit that has led them to approach their rehabilitation with such tenacity and resolve. Matt Hampson’s Story Former England player Matt Hampson suffered a spinal injury in training in 2005 aged just 20 when a scrum collapsed. Hampson has spoken about how his background as a sportsman provided him with the coping skills required to deal with such an injury:...
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Article 10 mins