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Moving beyond the athlete: A call to take action on the dopogenic environment – Free webinar

A dopogenic environment and doping in sport is ubiquitous and recent evidence of systematic doping regimes call into question the legitimacy of the current anti-doping system. This system seemingly prioritises detection-deterrence over prevention and a stronger case needs to be made for working upstream to prevent the root causes of the doping behaviour.
Webinars

Sleep and Performance: Time to wake up! Free Webinar

Sleep and performance have become a prominent area of interest. How much should an athlete sleep? Is there a model to schedule training and travel to optimise sleep and performance? Do wearables work? All this and much more was answered by sleep and performance expert Dr Ian C Dunican in this webinar.
Fitness & Health, Webinars

Sedentary behaviour: Where do we stand? Free webinar

This webinar will provide an overview and update of the epidemiological, experimental and intervention research on the topic of sedentary behaviour.
Sport & Exercise Science, Webinars

Psychosocial considerations in sports injuries risk and prevention – Free Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of psychological characteristics that are commonly identified as risk factors in sports injuries and some…
Fitness & Health, Sport & Exercise Science, Webinars

Should we re-frame how we think about physical activity and sedentary behaviour measurement?

The measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour is fundamental to health-related research policy and practice. However, there are well-known…
Sport & Exercise Science, Webinars

Human Kinetics and BASES Webinars – Everything you need to know

This page has been designed to keep everyone up to date with the latest news regarding Human Kinetics and BASES…

Should we be using fitness testing in schools?

The use of fitness testing in schools has long been a topic for debate. Although already quite common in most secondary schools, its purpose, value and place in the curriculum remain under question. So, should we be using fitness testing in schools?

Strength & Conditioning

The best strength training books

What are the best strength training books? This definitive list holds all the answers. It goes without saying that these books are must-haves for any serious strength coach but many are also essential for athletes or anyone that’s interested in learning about strength or getting stronger.

Fitness & Health

Human Kinetics Spring Sale Now Closed

The Human Kinetics Spring Sale is now here. You can save 20% on all books and ebooks using the code SPRING20.

Fitness & Health

First trimester exercise: How to do it safely and effectively

During your first trimester, your body goes through pretty significant changes. With fluctuating emotions, fatigue and nausea it can be a challenging time. Exercise and movement can help lessen some of these discomforts, but how can you do first trimester exercise safely and effectively?

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Physiotherapist and author of Postural Correction Jane Johnson has created a short video description of prevention and treatment of shoulder impingement.

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Sports Medicine

Prevention and treatment of shoulder impingement
Jane Johnson addresses the anterior tilt in the pelvis describing effective and innovative ways to correct it, from both a therapist and client perspective.

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Fitness & Health, Sport & Exercise Science

How to fix an anterior tilt in the pelvis
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Video

How to make a healthy smoothie for active children
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Fitness & Health, Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Medicine

Seattle Seahawks adopt safer rugby tackling techniques
After almost two years of planning, Yorkshire is about to welcome the world’s third largest sporting event to the “broad acres”.

In less than two week’s time the Grand Départ of the Tour de France starts from Leeds on Saturday 5th July and enthusiasts and spectators from around the world are set to descend on Yorkshire to see the world’s greatest cycle race set off on the first of two stages that will take in some of the county’s finest scenery and some of its most demanding terrain.

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Fitness & Health, Physical & Health Education, Sport & Exercise Science

The Grand Départ is almost here
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Books, Physical & Health Education, Video

Hip hop to health
A recent Channel 5, UK TV documentary profiled Liam Hoekstra, a toddler in Michigan whose parents had noted his unusual gifts of coordination and strength and therefore sought expert opinion on the child’s condition.

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Physical & Health Education

World’s Strongest Toddler

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