What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

Mary Woessner, Victoria University; Alexandra Parker, Victoria University, and Aurélie Pankowiak, Victoria University In the Netflix documentary Beckham, the footballer is asked how he coped with the abuse of his entire country after the 1998 men’s football World Cup. David Beckham responds: I was able to handle being abused by the fans […] because of the way my dad had been to me. A poignant … Continue reading What does the David Beckham documentary teach us about about controlling parents in sport?

How to deal with the psychological strain of a sports injury

You don’t have to be a budding professional athlete to be hit by the psychological stress of a sports injury. Sure, broken bones might be the most obvious symptom, but there’s no doubt there’s an intense mental strain on you as you bid to recuperate and get back to the sport (and perhaps lifestyle) you once had. There are no right answers, but through today’s … Continue reading How to deal with the psychological strain of a sports injury

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How to Find the Right Sports Bra & Why Are Sports Bras Important

Choosing the right sports bra is very important for every woman of every size and shape. It is important to make sure you find the right size of the sports bra to have adequate support so you can lead an active life without any discomfort. For living a comfortable life and with the best performance it is important to match sports bra with the kind … Continue reading How to Find the Right Sports Bra & Why Are Sports Bras Important

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The popularity of accessible sport & where to go to play them

The DWP Family Resources Survey, covering the period 2015/16, highlighted that England has 11.5 million disabled people — that’s close to 20 per cent of the country’s entire population. Sport England has also found in its Active Lives report that disabled people are twice as likely to be physically inactive when compared to non-disabled people, although the Activity Alliance has established in its own study … Continue reading The popularity of accessible sport & where to go to play them

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6 Record Breaking Sportswomen You’ve Never Heard Of

Talented sportswomen have been knocking on the glass ceiling for many years, and are now finally starting to get the recognition they deserve and be rightly placed in the same league as the boys. We take a look at some inspiring women from years gone by, who have accomplished some incredible athletic feats. 1. Muriel Thompson The turn of the last century gave birth to … Continue reading 6 Record Breaking Sportswomen You’ve Never Heard Of

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Key Facts About Knee Dislocation

It’s painful to see someone suffering from a dislocated knee, but even more so if it happens to you. Although knee dislocations are considered rare and account for less than 0.5% of joint dislocations, they can happen to anyone. Women, such as female athletes, are at higher risk of having knee dislocations due to their body structure. Wider and more shapely hips add more stress … Continue reading Key Facts About Knee Dislocation

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How to Bet on Super Rugby League – Australia

Super Rugby came to life in 1996 with rugby teams from cities other than those in the east formed league. After the success of the 1995 World Cup, the boards of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa created the Super 12, a tournament that confronted the best of each country’s home clubs. In 2006 Super 12 became Super 14, with the addition on 2 more … Continue reading How to Bet on Super Rugby League – Australia