Applied Learning in Practice

By Dr Paul Garner Photo by Courtney Cook on Unsplash Much is made about the importance of applied learning, universities are expected more than ever to prepare students for the workplace by facilitating learning through experience, in ‘real world’ contexts. This exposure to the messy, dynamic reality of action requires the ability to use knowledge that has perhaps … Continue reading “Applied Learning in Practice”

Performance Monitoring is Introduced at The University of Birmingham 

By Daniel Lothian The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP) and The University of Birmingham have invested in a full athlete-monitoring GPS system, provided by leaders in the field Catapult Sports, to use for student development, provide further performance support to our flagship sports and undertake applied research. The GPS units themselves will … Continue reading “Performance Monitoring is Introduced at The University of Birmingham “