The summer of 2023 is turning into another significant one for women’s sport. Alongside the women’s football world cup and the women’s Ashes cricket series we also have the Vitality Netball World Cup.
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Recent studies suggest that social media can play a role in promoting gender equality in sport, but are the governing bodies taking sufficient action? Steph Doehler explores in this article.
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In this article Simon Rea introduces the 2023 World Cup and
assesses who are the potential winners.
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In this article Simon Rea explores the issue of sub-concussions in women’s sport and why research is so important to prevent long-term injuries.
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The women’s World Cup tournament starts on 20 July 2023 and is being held in Australia and New Zealand. Take a look at our dedicated content for the tournament.
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In these three audios, Dr Carrie Dunn discusses a number of important areas of women’s football.
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American gymnast Simone Biles was in among the medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, when she withdrew from several events at Tokyo 2020 due to mental health struggles, she came under fire from both the global media and the general public. The social media response revealed a polarising narrative, with many supporting Biles and engaging in a broader discussion concerning athlete mental health, while others condemned her action, implying she quit on the biggest sporting stage.
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Despite many sports organisers and fans maintaining a belief that sport and politics do not mix, sport has consistently proven itself as a breeding ground for activism and protest. The argument that sport and politics should be kept separate is perhaps most prevalent when it comes to athletes expressing their political views. This article examines the evolution of athlete activism, with a focus on American sports, where activism has been most prevalent.
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Explore some themes in women's sport in the following animations.
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Occasionally, controversies arise that remind us of the link between sport and politics. It was once common for leading figures in the sporting world to declare that sport was, effectively, a politics-free zone. Sport was cast as the perpetual innocent party, liable to be corrupted by any connection with politics. However, it has become increasingly clear that these assertions are fundamentally wrong and there are numerous examples where sport and politics mix only too well. This free course examines how sport and politics exist, support and challenge one another through the contextual backdrop of the football World Cup.
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Psychological factors can play a significant role in sport and exercise. In sport, psychological preparation could mean the difference between winning and losing, whilst in exercise psychological factors could dictate whether or not we decide to even start an exercise programme. What are the links between exercise and mental health and what does it really take to stick to a programme of regular physical activity?
This material forms part of The Open University module E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach.
This material forms part of The Open University module E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach.
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In the lead up to Euro 2020, Alex Twitchen explores how England’s academy system has had an impact on the players included in the squad as well as the game overall.
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What impact have recent political changes had on the traditional England and Scotland rivalry? Alex Twitchen explores in this article.
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Sport can play a role in shaping our identities – where we feel we ‘belong’ and how we view ourselves and others. This article explores the multiple ‘hats’, or scarves, that football fans are likely to wear when they enjoy the Euro 2020 spectacle.
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The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting all of our lives in different ways - but have you considered its impact on sportspeople and athletes?
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Did you know that OpenLearn is full of content exploring the fascinating and exciting world of sport and fitness?
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OpenLearn is celebrating International Women's Day. Watch these videos of Olympic champions Helen Richardson-Walsh and Alex Danson discussing their experiences of sport.
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Have you got a goal? Whether it is to exercise more, lose a few pounds, or write a novel, our Personal Best App will help you get there.
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How does anxiety and the weight of expectation influence the performance of professional athletes?
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Are later born children more competitive in sport than their elder siblings? Jessica finds out.
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