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”
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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”
Reflections from External Examining in Limerick
By Professor Barry Drust Spending time as an external examiner in Limerick gave me a valuable opportunity to chat about doctorate programmes with colleagues as well as chat to a number of students completing research programmes at the institution. It’s always really useful to get perspectives from others about these educational approaches as there complexity, … Continue reading “Reflections from External Examining in Limerick”
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 “
Applied Professional Practice Begins at The University of Birmingham
by Daniel Lothian A group of University of Birmingham Sport Science students have shown outstanding dedication as they returned to campus early this academic year, stepping onto the field during preseason to provide physiology support to two of the university’s flagship sports teams: Hockey and Rugby Union. These proactive second year undergraduate students have embarked … Continue reading “Applied Professional Practice Begins at The University of Birmingham “