Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson confirmed as ukactive Chair
Crossbench Peer Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has been named as the new independent Chair of not-for-profit health body ukactive.
Month: April 2015
School rugby plan ‘too dangerous’
The UK government plan to fund and to increase participation in rugby in schools has not been informed by injury data, experts warn in The British Medical Journal.
Rugby technique, game sense and fitness
Contains over 115 games and drills designed to bring out the very best in rugby players, regardless of age, ability or code.
Small portions of fast food as effective for recovery as sports supplements
There was no significant difference in glycogen recovery when cyclists ate fast food after a workout compared to when they ingested traditional sports supplements such as Gatorade.
A systematic guide to explosive plyometric power training
A systematic guide to explosive power training for athletes, coaches and strength and conditioning experts.
Children put off sport by parents’ bad behaviour
Children as young as eight are being put off sport by the behaviour of their parents a survey has found.
Teaching swimming by ability rather than age
A significant percentage of children are unable to swim with any degree of skill, meaning not only are they missing out on the health benefits, but they also are at risk when in the water.
New advice on the role of coaches in schools
The Youth Sport Trust supports the view that in curriculum time, coaches should not replace or displace teachers, but rather support their work and ensure provision is enhanced.