By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo by Eugene Chystiakov on Unsplash It was wonderful recently to have the pleasure of chatting with Dr Jon Bartlett, Performance Pathway Manager at British Cycling, as part of our High-Performance Sport MSc. We talked about all things talent management and development and it was a great opportunity to pick Jon’s brain about his … Continue reading “Influence Without Status “
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Methodological approaches to applied practice: Discussing Phenomenology
By Dr Andrew Soundy and Dr Paul Garner Another in a series of conversations on methodological practices, Dr Andy Soundy and Dr Paul Garner discuss the underpinning tenets of phenomenology, and how this philosophical approach is useful in applied research. A.A.Soundy@bham.ac.uk P.F.Garner@bham.ac.uk
Advancing Professional Practice in Sport: Join the “From Lab to Field” Symposium
By Caroline White The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice invites you to the 2025 symposium, “From Lab to Field: Connecting the Dots Between Research and Professional Practice in Sports Performance.” This premier event is tailored for professionals, practitioners, and students who are committed to elevating their expertise in sports performance and integrating cutting-edge research into … Continue reading “Advancing Professional Practice in Sport: Join the “From Lab to Field” Symposium “
Reflections on Leadership: Insights Gained from a Week with Undergraduate Sports Students
By Katie Cronin Recently, I had the unique opportunity to spend a week with sports students who were exploring the concept of leadership within their field. This experience prompted me to reflect deeply on my own leadership style and its impact on my professional practice both as an educator and clinician. The Intersection of Leadership … Continue reading “Reflections on Leadership: Insights Gained from a Week with Undergraduate Sports Students “
Methodological approaches to applied practice: Discussing Grounded Theory
By Dr Paul Garner and Dr Andrew Soundy Another in a series of conversations on methodological practices, Dr Andrew Soundy and Dr Paul Garner discuss the underpinning tenets of grounded theory, and how this philosophical approach is useful in applied research. P.F.Garner@bham.ac.uk A.A.Soundy@bham.ac.uk
Being Human: A Team Sport
By Katie Cronin The significance of fulfilling relationships in our professional lives is often overlooked despite the notion that connectedness with colleagues is closely linked to success at work and job satisfaction. Baumeister and Leary’s ‘Need to Belong’ theory posits that the desire for belongingness is a fundamental driver for most human behaviours, including the … Continue reading “Being Human: A Team Sport “
Operationalising Thoughtful Practice
Written by Dr Paul Garner The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice has a number of functions from supervising and supporting postgraduate research, to working with external agencies, to consulting on applied interventions and supporting performance enhancement within University of Birmingham Sport. Our work draws upon an eclectic range of expertise, both academic and … Continue reading “Operationalising Thoughtful Practice “