By Dr Liam Anderson Research in many ways is fundamental to improving what we currently know. Although we perform tasks and make decisions daily, until it is investigated deeper it is difficult to improve. As part of Andy Kavanagh’s Professional Doctorate here at the University of Birmingham, he is investigating the processes that are leading … Continue reading “The role of research to improve processes in elite environments “
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The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student
By Dr Jordan Slack As my PhD has come to an end, it has been a really valuable process for me to review my journey and reflect on how I have developed from a naïve academic coming out of my master’s degree – to trying to push myself to operate and perform at a PhD … Continue reading “The PhD Journey – Insights From an Applied PhD Student”
Marginal gains are great. When you’re ready.
By Dr Tom Brownlee Photo Credit: Tim Foster on Unsplash I was talking to a PhD student at a Premier League club recently about the design of their upcoming study. Broadly speaking we were looking at whether a training modality, which is often used in clubs actually works or not. This led us off-topic a little to … Continue reading “Marginal gains are great. When you’re ready. “
GSSPP’s Empowering Training Week: Elevating 2nd Year Students through Applied Practice
Written by Daniel Lothian We’re thrilled to share the incredible highlights from the recent training week here at The University of Birmingham, organized by the Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice (GSSPP). This immersive week was exclusively for our 2nd-year undergraduate students who will undertake an applied work placement in the coming academic year. … Continue reading “GSSPP’s Empowering Training Week: Elevating 2nd Year Students through Applied Practice “
Hitting peak performance at the right time
Written by Dr Jamie Pringle In top-level sport, the need for a player and team to hit the highest heights of their performance at just the right time presents an opportunity and a risk. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the world championships in cycling (a once-a-year event) and in athletics (once every other … Continue reading “Hitting peak performance at the right time”
The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice: Some insights from a personal journey
Written by Professor Barry Drust I was lucky enough to do my PhD on the physical demands of football; a topic that I always had an interest in. I had always wanted to work within the sport and so I really hoped that the knowledge that I got from doing my PhD would provide me … Continue reading “The Graduate School of Sport and Professional Practice: Some insights from a personal journey “