Theories

Brazil 2014: The Perfect Penalty
Penalites. It is one of the cruellest methods of deciding a victor in any sport. Both ecstasy and agony in a heartbeat. A hero and a villain. One team running to celebrate with dedicated fans, and another team in despair, disappearing down a dark tunnel. After 120 minutes of intense...
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Applied Sport Psychology

Positive self-talk versus acceptance self-talk
Internal dialogue or self-talk, as it is most commonly referred to in sport psychology, is an occurrence nearly every athlete experiences. Although positive self-talk is possible, typically, our thoughts and...
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Physiology

Brazil 2014: How important is hydration for athletes at Brazil 2014?
Playing at the World cup is undoubtedly a huge highlight within a footballer’s career. With the title being one of the most prestigious within international football, it is every player’s...
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Physiology

Psychology of pain
Pain is inevitable in sport. The ability to push through pain can lead to championship titles, whilst persisting pain can be career destroying. As a physiotherapist it is essential to...
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News

Brazil 2014: To Score Or To Avoid Conceding?
Recently, I read a chapter of Anderson and Sally’s (2013) ‘The Numbers Game’ which revolutionised my outlook on the 2014 World Cup and indeed football in general. The intention of...
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Physiology

Brazil 2014: Altitude and the Soccer World Cup
With the 2014 World Cup in Rio rapidly approaching, it is of great interest to reflect of the 2010 World Cup winners, Spain, and what may have helped them achieve...
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News

Saving penalties - Luck or design?
Continuing with the theme of penalties, this time I will explore whether there is any skill involved in goalkeepers trying to save them or whether it is pure chance. Firstly,...
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Athlete Development

Rudimentary considerations to enhance youth athlete development
In the recent decade there has been a fair amount of quality information regarding long-term planning of athletic development.  To note, two of the most popular conceptual models to date...
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Physiology

I Use the Gym; Where's my Shaker and my Capsules!
According to the American Dietetic Association, Dieticians of Canada and the American College of Sports Medicine (2000), only people who severely restrict their energy intake, use severe weight-loss practices, eliminate...
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Physiology

Brazil 2014: Can England Handle the Heat in Brazil?
Exercising in exceedingly high temperatures puts significant physiological strain on the body and can markedly impair prolonged physical performance and accelerate time to fatigue (Cheuvront, Kenefick, Montain, & Sawka, 2010). ...
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