Celebrating 20 years of Spring Convention
With over 220 masterclasses, workshops and lectures, as well as their biggest tradeshow yet, Spring Convention 2010 is the event of the year for sports and fitness professionals.
Month: February 2010
Using maths to predict sports injuries
Sport injuries that affect the lower limbs in high-impact sport, such as football, athletics or basketball, can be predicted through the use of equations of logistic regression.
Energy production and performance
A preparatory look at the exciting field of sport and exercise nutrition, including its foundational concepts and the diverse career options available.
The Rhubarb Triangle
Research has shown that British rhubarb is a potential source of pharmacological agents that may be used to develop new anti-cancerous drugs
Fall Proof
A practical guide to implementing a multidimensional balance and mobility training programme to address the increasing incidence of falls among older adults.
National Falls Awareness Week
This year National Falls Awareness Day has been extended to a week-long celebration‚ which will take place 21 – 25 June.
Why heel first is best for walking
So we still use our ancestor’s heel first gait because it makes us better walkers and given the great distances hunter-gatherers travel, it is not surprising that humans are economical walkers.
Research and Evaluation in recreation, parks, leisure and tourism
Being able to properly evaluate programmes, recreation professionals can better understand the their impact and with data in hand, justify future investments.