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Browse 18 OpenLearn articles contributed by Caroline Heaney
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Why would British athletes choose winter sports?
What's the attraction of winter sports in a mild climate?
Article
5 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
04 Feb 2022
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Tokyo 2020 in 2021: Do the best things come to those who wait?
The life of an Olympic or Paralympic athlete is characterised by highly planned and structured 4-year cycles designed to lead to peak performance in Olympic/Paralympic year, but what happens when that cycle unexpectedly stretches to 5 years and is threaded with uncertainty?
Article
10 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
23 Jul 2021
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The evolution of sports medicine over the last 50 Years: From the wet sponge to holistic care
Dr Caroline Heaney is a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Fitness at The Open University. She discusses the advances made in sports medicine and what the future holds.
Article
5 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
28 May 2019
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Is sleep the secret of success?
By Caroline Heaney, OU Sports & Fitness blog
Snooze you don’t lose: Caroline Heaney asks 'Is sleep the secret ingredient of World Cup success?'
Article
5 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
01 Mar 2018
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Why mental fitness is as important as physical fitness
By Caroline Heaney, Ashley McKenzie, Ben Oakley, Alex Partridge, Venus Romaeo, Paul Shaw, Noel Thomas
Athletes explain how they use their mind to give themselves the edge, as they pursue their Olympic Dreams
Video
10 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
25 Oct 2017
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Life after the Olympics: retirement
What does the retired life hold for Olympians such as Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Michael Phelps? Can they cope with the change of lifestyle?
Article
15 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
25 Aug 2016
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Penalty Pressure Potential at Euro 2016
Can you tell whether a football player is going successfully score a penalty just by seeing how they prepare for it?
Article
10 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
24 Jun 2016
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Recovery at the Rugby World Cup
By Caroline Heaney, OU Sports & Fitness blog
Caroline Heaney sheds some light on the hot topic of recovery in professional sports tournaments like the Rugby World Cup.
Article
5 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
22 Oct 2015
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Phillip Hughes death: world of cricket comes to terms with tragic loss
The death of Phillip Hughes will have a huge psychological effect on his teammates, writes Caroline Heaney.
Article
10 mins
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
27 Nov 2014
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Personal Best: Setbacks
OU sports academic Caroline Heaney and athletes explore ways to deal with setbacks in the process of achieving personal goals.
Video
Updated on:
23 Jun 2014