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Dr Lex Mauger publishes three key papers in the January Issue of BJSM
Dr Lex Mauger, lecturer and director of studies for Sports Science at the Centre for Sports Studies has recently published three key papers in the January issues of British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).
1) Beltrami, G.F., Froyd, C.F., Mauger, A.R., Metcalfe, A.J., Marino, F., Noakes, T.D (2012). Conventional testing methods produce submaximal values of maximum oxygen cons
Northgate High School Students Reach Final Stages of ‘The Science of Sport - How to Win Gold Competition’ with the help of Professor Sam Marcora.
Congratulations to the students of Northgate High School on reaching the final stages of the competition "The Science of Sport-How to win Gold ".The competition which is run by the Physiological Society is open to all A level students in the UK & Ireland.
Professor Louis Passfield linked to new Cycling Science Journal
Professor Louis Passfield from the Centre for Sports Studies has been invited to sit on the editorial board of the Journal of Science and Cycling which is about to launch.
Brazilian Soccer Schools Medway Student Coaching Opportunities - Level 1 and 2 Coaches
Background
Brazilian Soccer Schools is the world’s no.1 soccer coaching organization, with franchises in South Africa, Australia and the USA.
BSS was created by Simon Clifford in Leeds 16 years ago, in an attempt to produce a syllabus which would produce players of a standard never seen before.
The Annual Coubertin Olympic Awards Student Essay Competition
The annual Coubertin Olympic Awards student essay competition, organised by the International Pierre de Coubertin Committee (CIPC) in partnership with the Institute of Business Ethics (IBE), is now in its third and final year.
The University of Kent upgrades their Environmental Chamber
The Centre for Sports Studies has recently upgraded their state of the art environment chamber which simulates conditions of altitude and humidity.
The University of Kent is one of few Universities in the UK that can offer this impressive piece of equipment to their undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Participants needed! - Free fitness classes for 12 weeks (Feb-April 2012)
The Centre for Sports Studies is conducting a research study to evaluate the physiological benefits of completing 12 weeks of fitness classes.
We are looking to recruit both male and female participants!
* Free fitness classes twice a week for 12 weeks (Feb-April 2012) (classes will be early morning @ maidstone)
* Free fitness assessment
If interested or would like more information please email sp
Applications now open for Medway Coaching Academy in 2012
Applications are now open for the second year of a pioneering scheme to nurture the next generation of sports coaches in Medway.
The Medway Coaching Academy, run by Medway Council's 2012 and Sports Development Team, is harnessing the inspiration of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to encourage new people to get involved in coaching and volunteering in sport.
Participants needed! - Free fitness classes for 12 weeks (February - April 2012)
The Centre for Sports Studies is conducting a research study in the new year to evaluate the physiological benefits of completing 12 weeks of fitness classes.
We are looking to recruit both male and female participants!
* Free fitness classes twice a week for 12 weeks (Feb-April 2012) (classes will be early morning @ maidstone)
* Free fitness assessment
If interested or would like more information please email
Medway Physical Activity Network Event
The Medway Physical Activity Network event was recently held at the Priestfield Stadium, Gillingham to promote the concept of physical activity, sport and exercise in Medway. The meeting was chaired by Scott Elliot, Public Health Project Manager, and was attended on behalf of the Centre for Sports studies by Steve Meadows and Dr Sakis Pappous. The theme of the event was physical activity opportunities for the disabled.
