By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Caleb Holden on Unsplash The first year of the MSc High Performance Sport has officially come to a close, and what a start it has been. When we launched the programme, our goal was to create an experience that truly prepares students for the demands of elite sport. Looking back now, it … Continue reading “Reflecting on Year One of the MSc High Performance Sport”
Tag: Applied sport
Rapport Isn’t Friendship: A Lesson in Authority and Athlete Buy-In
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Lesli Whitecotton on Unsplash Last week, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a Head of Performance that challenged how I think about athlete buy-in. It’s a topic I often discuss with students and early-career practitioners. My usual advice is to focus on building rapport. Understand the athlete, earn their trust, and show … Continue reading “Rapport Isn’t Friendship: A Lesson in Authority and Athlete Buy-In”
What Mondo Duplantis Can Teach Us About the Science of Record-Breaking
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by dylan yarbrough on Unsplash This week I was invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss Mondo Duplantis’ latest world record and the broader question of what it takes to break a record. We also explored why some records stand for decades and whether we will continue to see them fall or … Continue reading “What Mondo Duplantis Can Teach Us About the Science of Record-Breaking”
Education, High-Performance Sport, Applied Sport, Professional Practice
By Dr Tom Brownlee Earlier this month I had the chance to represent the School and Graduate School on a trip to China. We visited Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing and I was lucky enough to speak to prospective students and their parents, alumni and agents working in the region who help international students get places … Continue reading “Education, High-Performance Sport, Applied Sport, Professional Practice “
The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student
By Dr Jordan Slack As my PhD has come to an end, it has been a really valuable process for me to review my journey and reflect on how I have developed from a naïve academic coming out of my master’s degree – to trying to push myself to operate and perform at a PhD … Continue reading “The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student”