Bizarre Sports Origin Stories

In this article Jenny Richards provides some interesting stories into the origins of some of our well known sports.

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Calorie Count or How Far Can I Go?

In this article Vic Denwood provides an overview of how you might use calorie counting to manage your weight.

Common Lacrosse Injuries

In this article Jen Fox provides an overview of the history of Lacrosse, common injuries incurred when participating in the sport, how to reduce the risk of an injury and finally the treatment of injuries.

AQA GCE AS & A Level PE

This article provides a cross reference of the AQA GCE AS and A level Physical Education course (June 2014 onwards) to related information on the Sports Coach website.

Klatt Tests

The objective of the Klatt Tests is to assess an athlete's balance, stability and jumping as a prerequisite to undertaking a program of plyometrics

Nutritional impact on Immunity and Ageing

In this article Lily Bedford reviews the results of some studies that looked into the link between immunity, nutrition and ageing and the link between food prices and health.

Exercise Bike Fitness Nomogram

In this article Vic Denwood provides an overview of of how to monitor your fitness level on an exercise bike.

Acupuncture and weight loss

In this article Joel Cordle provides an overview of acupuncture and how it might be used to help you lose weight

Enjoy Keeping Fit

In this article Jo Williamson provides some safety advice - Being health conscious and physically fit are important parts of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It is also equally important to make sure that you follow certain safety guidelines and procedures.

Fitness Planning

In this article Joe Williams looks at some of the things to do and things to avoid to achieve a successful fitness program.

Football Strength

In this article Jonathan Walker provides some advice on the importance of strength training in football.

Football Fitness

In this article Jo Williams provides some advice on the level of fitness required for any aspiring professional football player.

Sports Injuries

In this article Jo Williams provides some advice on who can and how to proceed in filing for a sports injury claim

Foam Roller Exercises

In this article a series of foam roller exercises are explained and supported with pictures.

Running Abroad

In this article we look at some of the issues associated with running abroad. While there are thousands of races in countries across the globe, each race presents its own set of obstacles and challenges. The key point is to know what you are getting into before you actually get into it. 

Improving Blood Ciculation

In this article Joel Cordle examines some of the super foods that may help boost your blood circulation

Biorhythms

On this page we look at Biorhythms (Physical, Emotional & Intellectual) and the hypothesis that they may determine the highs and lows of our life. 

Athletic Incontinence

On this page we consider what is athletic incontinence, how common is it, who is at risk of having it and how do we treat it.

Setting up a budget Home Gym

In this Article Jo Williams provides some effective ideas for setting up a home gym without spending too much money.

Staying the Course

In this article - Marathon legend, Bill Adcocks was at a recent England Athletics workshop and Dr. Matt Long was there to report on the findings..

Running Talk Test

In this article Matt Long explores how the running talk test can be applied as a monitor of running exercise intensity.

Pressures of being an Elite Athlete

In this article Isobelle Biggin provides an overview of her doctorate research project into coaches' and athletes' perceptions of mental ill-health in elite athletes, how these issues arise and the challenges and barriers in athletes accessing support.

Wheelchair Racing

In this article Dr. Matt long and David Lowes spend time with Britain's greatest ever paralympan Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, who provides an insight into the unique pressures of the parlympic games.