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The psychology of rest in athletes
June 20, 2024
Despite the critical role that rest plays in athlete performance and well-being, researchers and practitioners have paid little attention to the psychological aspects of rest. This study highlights that recovery doesn’t just involve recovering physically; it also involves recovering psychologically. Psychological recovery can be in part achieved through high-quality sleep, wakeful resting, and psychological detachment...
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The social benefits of sport event volunteering
June 19, 2024
Did you know that volunteering at mega sporting events like the Olympics can help build social connections and enhance social capital among volunteers? A recent study found that volunteers formed ties with others through shared experiences, such as working together towards common goals and living in close quarters during the event. The research recommends event...
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Young people’s reasons for leaving organized sports
June 18, 2024
A recent study examined the reasons Norwegian youths provided for dropping out of organized sports and how these reasons depend on social backgrounds such as socioeconomic status, gender, and ethnicity. Overall, the most common reasons for dropout were prioritizing schoolwork, lack of skills, and friends quitting.
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Injuries in the new Olympic sport of breakdancing
June 17, 2024
The fast-paced, acrobatic sport of breakdancing, or “breaking”, will make its debut at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this summer. A recent study looked at the injury, training, biomechanical, and physiological profiles of breakers and found that they are at a higher risk of injury than other forms of dance, with knee injuries reported...
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Self-compassion in women athletes
June 14, 2024
Self-compassion, defined as being supportive, accepting, and nonjudgmental to yourself, can be very beneficial for women athletes. Research shows that practicing self-compassion may help improve women’s sports performance as it reduces the self-criticism that can often bring women athletes down.
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Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep
June 13, 2024
Optimal sleep plays a pivotal role in health and recovery for athletes. Throughout the night we traverse through different sleep stages including the crucial Rapid Eye Movement (REM) phase. A recent study underscores the significant functional contributions of REM sleep, shedding light on its role in human and athlete development.
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Scoring for the planet
June 12, 2024
Football clubs are making significant strides for the planet through innovative initiatives like Pledgeball, which harnesses the collective energy of fans to tackle climate change head-on. An examination of this campaign within a European football club revealed that by strategically aligning climate initiatives with fan identities and leveraging the sport’s distinctive culture, clubs effectively empowered...
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Dietary fiber and health
June 11, 2024
Today, people are being diagnosed with chronic diseases at higher rates. Dietary fiber can play an important role in health as it can reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, cancer and intestinal diseases. This important nutrient can be found in a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains and can be incorporated into your diet in...
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Sleep issues among concussed youth athletes
June 10, 2024
Concussions among athletes represent a significant concern in the world of sport and medicine. Sleep disturbances are common among those who have experienced concussions, particularly among pediatric patients, and are linked to more severe symptoms within 2 weeks of the injury. With melatonin being a common sleep aid, a recent study looked into prescriptions of...
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Prosocial and antisocial behaviour in sports
June 7, 2024
In the past decade, research on prosocial and antisocial behaviour in sports has grown. These behaviours, which can either benefit or harm the psychological or physical well-being of individuals, are prevalent in sports, and can be directed towards teammates and opponents alike. This recent study highlights the dynamics of such behaviour in sports.
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