Health, wellbeing and social change virtual symposium

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Health, wellbeing and social change virtual symposium

05/10/2020

By Dave Hembrough

The event introduces the Special Interest Group and a call to action for coaches to consider the wider remit of S&C and their potential to make a difference in a different space.

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Selecting metrics that matter

Dr. Chris Bishop delivered a thought-provoking session at the UKSCA 2024 Annual Conference, focusing on the practical application of jump testing as a tool for strength and conditioning professionals. He explored the selection of appropriate metrics, the importance of operational principles, and the utility of force plates for assessing athletic performance.

A systematic approach to movement screening: case report of a weightlifter

This article aims to describe a systematic process used to screen an athlete with a predetermined movement deficiency limiting sporting performance.

Breath-Hold Training in Anaerobic Conditioning: Increasing Repeat Sprint Ability & Recovery

The session outlines the mechanisms behind breath-holding to elicit hypoxic / hypercapnic adaptions in sports.

What is it like to be a sport school student athlete? A holistic impact evaluation

This presentation reviews the impact of school sport involvement on the holistic development of student-athletes, providing practical recommendations.

Closing the gap between local & elite. A guide to microdosing strength exercises in non-professional settings.

Sean Baker's presentation at the UKSCA's 2023 Conference outlines a traditional training week at a non professional sporting club, navigating the lack of structured strength training time slots.

Empowering Our Athletes: A movement decision making framework for athletes to test themselves

Can there be a way we can look at movement in every session and empower the athletes to engage understand movement so they can assess themselves?

Interpreting Performance in Youth Track and Field

Talent pathway selection is largely determined by results in age-group competitions, this presentation will share how to tackle this challenge by assessing growth and maturation alongside competition and physical testing data.

Using data to drive decision making in real world settings - Pot holes, Pit stops and Pacing

This presentation will draw upon industry expertise and applied practical experiences to help guide practitioners working with data.

The use of cooling therapies for post exercise recovery

Adam presents a recent BASES Expert Statement on the use of cooling therapies for post exercise recovery.

Velocity Based Training

This session provides insight into Neil Crosbie's training philosophy for Para powerlifting and applying linear encoder technology to inform load prescription and predict potential performance.

Stress, Recover and Adapt: The potential influence of the female menstrual cycle

Dr Kirsty Hicks

This session examines the latest scientific evidence unravelling the effect of the menstrual cycle on performance, recovery, and adaptation.

Drive to Survive: Behind the Glamour of Formula 1

Understanding the physiological, cognitive and peripheral demands of Formula 1 racing and what goes on behind the scenes to prepare for the sport.

Supporting Jeremiah Azu

Gareth's session will cover the back-to-basics training of Jeremiah Azu during lockdown.

The Para Football Journey

Dave Simms' presentation on the para football journey from the UKSCA 2022 Annual Conference.

Integrating S&C Principles

Royal Army Physical Training Core's presentation from the UKSCA 2022 Annual Conference.

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