One in 10 men in gyms may have ‘bigorexia’
It’s feared one in 10 men training in UK gyms could have a condition which can lead to depression, steroid abuse and even suicide.
Month: September 2015
Getting active after a cancer diagnosis may extend life
For people diagnosed with cancer, the risk of cancer death falls as physical activity rises, according to a new analysis of more than 70 existing studies.
Human Kinetics to exhibit at BASES Conference 2015
Following on from last year’s success, the flagship event for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences returns to the prestigious St. George’s Park.
Public Scholarship in Dance
This book is aimed at dance teachers and students seeking to engage in public scholarship in dance and wanting to ensure their work receives the attention it deserves. It provides examples of what others have done and makes suggestions for ways dance teachers can evaluate their own projects or work for scholarship. Complete with research, teaching, performance, assessments and dissemination tools, it is a total package that supports dance teachers in their professional development through public scholarship and community engagement. Public Scholarship in Dance will inspire dance teachers and arm them with the necessary tools to incorporate community engagement into their lives to positively affect students, their community and their professional portfolios. Normal Price: £19.99 I €26.00 HK Rewards Price: £15.99 I €20.80 Find out more
ISENC 2015 Early Bird Rates end soon
The International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference Newcastle upon Tyne December 15th to 17th 2015 This year’s conference offers a comprehensive review of the effects of diet and exercise on health and performance, with particular focus on sport and lifestyle factors that influence health. Leading international speakers will present the latest evidence and encourage discussion and interaction. Early Bird rates for delegates are only available until 30th September so to take advantage register here
The Hakarena upsets All Blacks
New Zealands’s All Blacks rugby team have got themselves into a bit of a paddy after Matt Dawson, England’s World Cup-winning scrum-half, released a video they claim ridicules the haka. A New Zealand camp insider disclosed that the players were deeply unimpressed with Dawson’s mocking display, believing that it denigrated the profound cultural significance of the Maori war dance to New Zealanders.
Let Battle Commence
20 countries from around the globe have arrived in England and Cardiff, each determined to wrestle the Webb Ellis Cup away from current holders New Zealand.
The FA launches Girls’ Football Week
The FA is to run Girls’ Football Week to encourage more education institutions to run female-specific football sessions.