By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Bill Jelen on Unsplash This month I was lucky enough to have been invited onto the Science for Sport podcast to speak about something that we’re all passionate about within the GSSPP. Matt and I discussed how to go about landing an internship or placement and how to get the most out … Continue reading “Making the most of work experience opportunities “
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Build Your Own Playbook
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Abigail Keenan on Unsplash I love the part of a podcast at the start where the host asks the guest how they got to where they are today. It’s interesting to hear the journey different people have been on and the twists and turns along the way. We should be careful not … Continue reading “Build Your Own Playbook “
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Sporting Practitioners: A Tale of Student Success
By Daniel Lothian In the lively world of high-performance sport, the pursuit of success extends beyond the pitch or track and onto the desks of aspiring professionals. Within the Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP) at The University of Birmingham, we pride ourselves on developing impactful students who are not only academically adept … Continue reading “Nurturing Tomorrow’s Sporting Practitioners: A Tale of Student Success “
The Importance of Fundamentals
Written by Dr Tom Brownlee What traits underpin success across sport? Some things are universal. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of hearing from a range of global speakers at the NSCA conference, attending a meeting regarding developing countries and disability sports, and presenting to a National Football Association working towards breaking … Continue reading “The Importance of Fundamentals”