By Dr Liam Anderson Within the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, our Special Interest Groups (SIGs) play a vital role in focusing research efforts and fostering collaboration among staff and students. One such group, the Performance Enhancement SIG, includes several members of the GSSPP team, who are actively engaged in a broad network … Continue reading “Exploring Performance Enhancement in Women’s Football: A Visit from Alek Gross”
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Is It Time to Slow Down on Data in Elite Sport?
By Jamie Kyte In my recent exploration of athlete data ownership, I’ve been reflecting on the massive amounts of data now embedded in elite sports. We’re constantly looking for that next edge to improve performance, but at what cost? A LinkedIn post by Steven Reid, former international footballer and current coach at Nottingham Forest, caught … Continue reading “Is It Time to Slow Down on Data in Elite Sport? “
Performance Enhancement SIG – External Speaker Visit
By Dr Tom Brownlee A few weeks ago, we were lucky enough to have a visit from Dr Chris Shaw (Institute of Physical Activity & Nutrition, muscle metabolism expert) and Dr Amelia Carr (Deakin Centre for Sports Performance, sports nutrition expert) along with around 20 undergraduate students from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. The visit was facilitated by Prof Gareth Wallis who saw staff and students … Continue reading “Performance Enhancement SIG – External Speaker Visit “