Gattaca Calling

Imagine the scene. It is the future, and scientists have learned how to 'read' human DNA with such accuracy that they are able to pr...

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This is your brain in the gym: physical education and cognitive outcomes

Sit mens sana in corpore sano It is to be prayed that the mind be sound in a sound body. Ask for a brave soul that lacks the fear of ...

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So What Is Developmentally Appropriate Sport?

I have written a guest blog for the sports coach UK site.  It's on a perennial, but challenging issue of Developmentally Appropriate Spo...

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Books on the Body-Mind Connection

I am really pleased to say that the next blog entry has been written by Dr Jennifer Leigh, an expertise on yoga and somatic education.  I as...

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The Arts of Storytelling and Learning

I recently came across an interview with the US radio and TV host Ira Glass .  He was talking about the art of storytelling, and his basic m...

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Coaches' Cross-Training: 10 steps to becoming a better coach (and human being)

According to Wikipedia ... Cross-training   (also known as   circuit training ) refers to an athlete training in sports other than the one t...

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Baby Plays Ping Pong Like a Pro

This video of a baby table tennis protege is going viral.  But just in case you've missed it .... Please let me know if you know of any ...

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Making Sport a Daily Habit: What Motivates Children to Take Part in Sport?

I am really pleased to present a Guest Post from Ed Cope, a specialist researcher in Yout h Sport at the University of Berdfordshire in the ...

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