By Dr George Balanos Photo by ThisisEngineering on Unsplash I am leading a placement module in the second year of the Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, and the Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Sciences programmes in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences. The module runs through the entire academic year and students spend a minimum of … Continue reading “Experiential Learning: A Transformative Journey “
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Navigating the Transition from Academia to Professional Football: Balancing a PhD and Full-Time Work
By Lauren Horner (Physical Performance Coach and PhD Student @ Nottingham Forest FC) Photo credit: Nottingham Forest FC In September 2024, I took a leap straight from an undergraduate degree to the more ‘chaotic’ world of research in professional football. Not the most natural route for academic progression but having spent most of my university … Continue reading “Navigating the Transition from Academia to Professional Football: Balancing a PhD and Full-Time Work”
Making the most of work experience opportunities
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 “
Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB
By Jack Blyth – Applied Professional Practice placement student 2023/2024 at the University of Birmingham My student placement in the performance analysis discipline has been an enriching and enlightening experience. Through learning by doing, I have developed both my professional and personal competencies; from knowing little about the subject in September, to gaining the important … Continue reading “Reflections on the value of my Performance Analysis Placement at UOB”
Making the most of your opportunities
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Cytonn Photography on Unsplash Over the last few weeks, I’ve been involved in a number of interviews for students applying for placements in professional sport. The students have some guidance around applying for jobs and interview conduct and the majority interviewed excellently. Despite this, there were still a handful of issues, which … Continue reading “Making the most of your opportunities “