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Bangor Sport Science

By: Kevin Williams
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  • Welcome to Bangor Sport Science - the official podcast for the School of Psychology and Sport Sciences at Bangor University. Each month, we invite expert guests to talk about topics related to health, performance and well-being. We will discuss latest research ideas and how these can inform practice and decision making for a range of professionals involved in this area including:

    • Sport Scientists
    • Strength and Conditioning Coaches
    • Exercise Physiologists/Cardiac rehabilitation Practitioners
    • Sport Psychologists
    • Nutritionists
    • Doctors and Allied Health Professionals
    • Athletes
    • Students

    Each episode also has an accompanying video on the Bangor Sport Science YouTube channel so that you can see the host and the guests! Just click on this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCebkoxhp-NiOWByomRqsaDw



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Episodes
  • From Sport Science Graduate to Police Officer!

    From Sport Science Graduate to Police Officer!
    Jan 6 2024
    In this month’s episode we speak to Officer Mark Langley to discuss how his Sport and Exercise Science Degree at Bangor helped him pursue a career in the Police force. Mark talks candidly about his life experiences and how he navigated his career through the difficulties of the COVID era. He also discusses the intricacies of the different duties an officer has and how physical and psychological factors play a crucial part in performing well in the role.

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    41 mins
  • Injury Prevention in Rugby Union

    Injury Prevention in Rugby Union
    Nov 24 2023

    This months episode features Dr Julian Owen who focuses on player welfare and prevention of injury in rugby union. Julian also discusses injury prevention in girls youth rugby and work that is being done to understand the causes of injury in school age children. The video version of the podcast can be found here: https://youtu.be/iDeWQ1Kq_iA

    A relevant academic paper can be accessed here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37495222/


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    31 mins
  • Skill Acquisition: The Missing Link

    Skill Acquisition: The Missing Link
    Oct 26 2023

    In this video, Dr Vicky Gottwald discusses the importance of a skill acquisition practitioner to improve sporting performance with a special focus on Rugby. During the episode she provides expert insights about the following topics:

    1. The role of a Skill Acquisition practitioner in a sport science support team.

    2. Discusses common coaching myths.

    3. Highlights methods to support coaches about the science of skill

    acquisition.


    So whether you are a coach, practitioner, scientist, student or athlete, this episode provides you with all the essential information about how we acquire skill.


    A video of this podcast recording can be found here: https://youtu.be/xpXqC0VRU8k


    Relevant publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37293436/


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    31 mins
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