Experts in Sport

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Experts in Sport

Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. 

  1. 1 HR AGO

    E81: The long-term problems of sports participation and how to solve them

    In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK’s low levels of sport participation. The podcast includes discussions on government policy and its impact on participation rates, and what needs to change to encourage more people to become active.Intro 00:00Participation rates 7:10 History of monitoring 12:19 How have things changed? 17:27 General trends 22:46Specific trends 25:57Fitness industry 30:27Biggest ...

    1h 2m

  2. 13 NOV

    E80 - Cycling hour record: science behind a successful attempt

    Axel Dopfer, Professor Duncan Walker, Dr Richard Ferguson, and Josh Cresswell join us to discussHow Loughborough University's world-class sports ecosystem helped alumnus Axel Dopfer break the German hour record.Intros 0:00 University approach 6:55 Training as a Loughborough student 11:20 Memorable moments 14:26 Interdisciplinary aspect 16:37 Heat acclimation 27:52 Training smart 32:02 Build up to the day 39:34 Methodology 48:29 The Event 52...

    1h 5m

  3. 18 SEPT

    E79 - Testing the World's Strongest Man - Eddie Hall

    Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Tom Balshaw join host Stuart McErlain-Naylor to break down the anatomy of Strongman Champion Eddie Hall and highlight the key characteristics that enabled him to break world records in the deadlift. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intros 1:04 An evening with Eddie Hall 5:16 Scope of research 10:13 Why Eddie Hall?11:55 Preparation 16:50 What did the day entail?22:19 Main findings of the case study26:24 Under or over developed? 28:43 Tendo...

    52 min

  4. 4 SEPT

    Paris Bonus Show: Professor Vicky Tolfrey - the future of para sport

    Professor Vicky Tolfrey chats to host Dan Trussell to discuss the Paralympics in Paris, wheelchair sport and what's to come after the Games. Intros 0:00Wheelchair configuration in tennis 0:43 Competitive edge 4:28Athlete collaboration 5:26What to expect from wheelchair sport 7:10Wheelchair basketball at Loughborough 8:11The future of parasport 9:41Parasport and society 14:11Outros 19:29

    20 min

  5. 23 AUG

    E78: Loughborough's role in inspiring change within Para sport

    In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, discusses research within Para sport at Loughborough and its potential across the landscape of sport with guests, Vladyslava Kravchenko, Alasdair Donaldson, and Jennifer Wong, of Loughborough University.Time stamps:0.00-4.03 - Introduction4.04- 8.31 - Why Loughborough?8.32- 10.49 - Development of Para sport at Loughborough10.50-12.32 - Examples of Para sport development12.33-17.32 - Developing the workforce17.33-24.05 - Opp...

    51 min

  6. 6 AUG

    E77: Paula Radcliffe MBE: Student athlete to world champion

    Loughborough University alumna, Paula Radcliffe MBE, joins host, Martin Foster, in this episode of the Experts in Sport Podcast to discuss her experience as a student athlete at Loughborough and her successful career within athletics.Timestamps:0.00-1.23 - Intro1.24-7.14 - Experience as a student at Loughborough University7.14-9.57 - Combining academia and sport9.58-12.34 - Student life12.35-15.22 - Partnered running15.23-17.51 - Loughborough traditions17.52-25.06 - Preparation for competitio...

    52 min

  7. 5 AUG

    Paris Bonus Show: Sophia Jowett

    Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, is joined by Professor of Psychology Sophia Jowett to break down coach-athlete relationships and their benefits in athletes having the edge on the biggest stage, seen in the relationship between Mel Marshall and Adam Peaty.

    19 min

  8. 5 AUG

    Paris Bonus Show: Liam Heaney

    Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, is joined by Professor Liam Heaney, who provides an insight into how athletes are tested on the biggest stage and the work that Loughborough University is carrying out in the area.

    17 min
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Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. 

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  • Creator
    Loughborough University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Experts in Sport
  • Show Website
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