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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?
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?
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.
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
28 May 2019
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Is sleep the secret of success?
Snooze you don’t lose: Caroline Heaney asks 'Is sleep the secret ingredient of World Cup success?'
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
01 Mar 2018
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Why mental fitness is as important as physical fitness
Athletes explain how they use their mind to give themselves the edge, as they pursue their Olympic Dreams
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?
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?
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
24 Jun 2016
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Recovery at the Rugby World Cup
Caroline Heaney sheds some light on the hot topic of recovery in professional sports tournaments like the Rugby World Cup.
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.
Level: 1 Introductory
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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.
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23 Jun 2014