New study reveals physical and mental health benefits of golf
A new study has suggested that playing golf significantly improve both mental and physical well-being and even help prevent some serious conditions.
Year: 2016
Blackcurrants may have similar endurance benefits to beetroot
A new study from the University of Chichester suggests blackcurrants may have endurance benefits, similar to those of beetroot.
12th ENYSSP Conference
We are pleased to announce we have partnered up with the European Network of Young Specialists in Sport Psychology for their upcoming annual conference.
Dancers warn of en pointe dangers for young children
Dancers have issued a warning about the dangers of pressurising young ballerinas into going en pointe too soon.
Does organised sport engage children in physical activity?
Organised sport should not be used to engage children in physical activity as it alienates them from taking part in regular exercise, according to the chief executive of Fit For Sport.
TeamUp initiative aims to get 150,000 girls into team sport
The National Governing Bodies for cricket, hockey and netball have joined forces in a bid to encourage 150,000 schoolgirls to play team sports. The initiative named, TeamUp has been launched by the England and Wales Cricket Board, England Hockey and England Netball. Their aim is to engage with more than 15,000 schools over the next three years to help them increase their offer in cricket, netball and hockey for girls aged between seven and thirteen.
‘Run and Talk’ campaign launched by England Athletics
To support World Mental Health Day on the 10th October, England Athletics is encouraging the nation to #runandtalk to improve their mental wellbeing through running.
Health benefits of cycling outweigh risks caused by traffic pollution
A new study has found that the benefits of the physical activity almost always outweighs the negative effects of pollution for those cycling through urban areas.