By Professor Barry Drust Photo by Trnava University on Unsplash The majority of students are remote to the university on the Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science. I feel that it is important that they feel part of the university as well as also get the chance to interact in person with each other and us (less so … Continue reading “Experimentation: the fundamental process of doctoral education”
From Theory to Practice: My Journey in Applied Exercise Physiology at The University of Birmingham
By Freya Stapleton and Dave Sheldon I began my journey as an exercise physiologist at the University of Birmingham, where I was fortunate to gain invaluable applied placement experience within the university’s athletics and triathlon performance programmes, as part of a 2nd year Applied Professional Practice and 3rd year Professional Dissertation modules. This experience encompassed: … Continue reading “From Theory to Practice: My Journey in Applied Exercise Physiology at The University of Birmingham “
Embracing collaboration: Physiotherapists and sport and exercise professionals working together and how we do it at MoveWell, University of Birmingham.
By Jude Coe Photo by Josh Calabrese on Unsplash In response to the insightful article “Collaborate, Don’t Compete: How the Physiotherapy Profession Can Work Collaboratively with Exercise Professionals” published in Frontline, I am inspired to reflect on the immense potential that lies in fostering a collaborative approach between physiotherapists and other sport and exercise professionals. This synergy can … Continue reading “Embracing collaboration: Physiotherapists and sport and exercise professionals working together and how we do it at MoveWell, University of Birmingham. “
GSSPP representing at BASEM Conference
By Caroline White The University of Birmingham was proud to showcase its Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes at the British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) 2024 conference, offering insight into its innovative academic opportunities in Sports and Exercise Medicine. Held this year in Coventry at the Ricoh Arena, the BASEM conference is a central … Continue reading “GSSPP representing at BASEM Conference “
How South Africa Rugby is Using Video Game Tech to Get Players Game-Ready
By Jamie Kyte If you’re into rugby or sports analysis, you might have seen this cool video of the South Africa Rugby team’s pre-game prep. In the video, you can see how the head coach has created a special piece of software that looks a bit like a video game. It’s designed to help players … Continue reading “How South Africa Rugby is Using Video Game Tech to Get Players Game-Ready “
Everyone has a bit of gold in them
By Dr Jamie Pringle Once every four years the Olympics takes centre stage and for two weeks of the summer, we are treated to the pinnacle of human sporting performance. The recent Paris 2024 Olympics was no exception. Team GB took home 65 medals, with both household names and new champions making the headlines; world-records … Continue reading “Everyone has a bit of gold in them “
Road to the Womens Euros
By Dan Lothian Image Credit: Ashley Crowden Supporting the Wales senior women’s football team in their recent Euro qualification games against Slovakia was an exciting and challenging experience. As a sport scientist working alongside the women’s senior physical performance coach Dan Gordon, our goal was clear: to prepare every player to perform at their best … Continue reading “Road to the Womens Euros “
Methodological approaches to applied practice: Discussing Grounded Theory
By Dr Paul Garner and Dr Andrew Soundy Another in a series of conversations on methodological practices, Dr Andrew Soundy and Dr Paul Garner discuss the underpinning tenets of grounded theory, and how this philosophical approach is useful in applied research. P.F.Garner@bham.ac.uk A.A.Soundy@bham.ac.uk
Creating the research question in applied research
By Dr Liam Anderson Photo by Emily Morter on Unsplash Last month we welcomed students from every cohort on the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science onto campus to a development day. Whilst Professor Barry Drust and I designed this day to be for the students, it was fantastic to see all the research that was being … Continue reading “Creating the research question in applied research “
Unpacking Professional Identity: Who Am I and Why It Matters?
By Katie Cronin Credit – John Hain Pixabay In the dynamic fields of physiotherapy and academia, understanding our professional identity is crucial, especially if we take the decision to make the transition into research roles. As practitioners, educators, and now researchers, we often find ourselves navigating the complex intersections of science, patient care, and educational … Continue reading “Unpacking Professional Identity: Who Am I and Why It Matters? “