In this UKSCA 2024 round table discussion, chaired by Andy Boyd, the focus was on youth physical activity and how we can improve it. The panel shared their insights on the barriers facing children today, from lack of play opportunities to the challenges of screen time. They also discussed the role of S&C in schools.

This research poster describes an investigation into the strength and power characteristics of schoolboy rugby players at Millfield School.

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

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

Gil has coached athletes at all levels in sport and continues to nurture and develop young, talented athletes through the Live Active Talented Athlete Scheme in Perth and Kinross .

This practical session gives examples of developing athletic motor skill competencies in youth athletes, exploring both unstructured and structured strategies.

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.

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

This session covers key considerations for building an S&C programme within schools, discussing routes of entry for new practitioners and expanding current programmes.

Jim Radcliffe's presentation on developing a culture of S&C in younger athletes from the UKSCA 2022 Annual Conference.

This session explores the opportunities in schools/clubs for UKSCA members and the added value that this may bring to young people.

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

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

Ali discusses his journey Para weightlifting at the paralympics in Beijing, London, Rio and Tokyo. Ali recently co-founded ‘Accessercise’ - changing disability access forever!

In UKSCA's 2022 Tennis Conference, Gill Myburgh discusses how to make applied decisions in tennis, from growth and maturation information.