Athlete News

Using Sport Psychology to support the periodisation of the training year

This webinar considers how coaches, athletes and stakeholders can utilise different psychological skills throughout the periodisation process, to excel when it matters. Book now Join sport psychologist (iT) Leah Barrow to learn about:– Enhancing each phase of training– Increasing psychological flexibility– Committing to the process– The athlete voice– Communication and relationship building– Using the right

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Managing Chronic Lower Leg Injuries Webinar

Getting back to basics in building foundations to prevent overuse running injuries + Body maintenance techniques to nip niggles in the bud. BOOK HERE Experienced UKA physio Sarah Connors shares with us the benefit of her years of experience working in elite level sport, guiding us through what is needed to be able to train

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15 to 5K plus Q&A with Jack Buckner, UKA CEO

Learn about Jack’s transition from 1500m to 5k European glory, followed by a chance to quiz him about his athletics career. BOOK HERE A quality 1500m runner throughout the junior age groups, Jack transitioned to the 5000m as a senior and within 2 years was crowned 1986 European Champion with a PB of 13:10.15. Under

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Safeguarding Essentials Webinar

Having a robust understanding of athlete welfare and wellbeing is fundamental to an athlete’s progression. Information from National Governing Bodies and coaching qualifications go some way to addressing this, but there are gaps in the guidance, leaving many coaches and parents lacking in the knowledge and confidence to support their athletes in the safest way.

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Free Lecture at Leeds Beckett 5th June

The Centre for Human Performance presents a Carnegie School of Sport Guest Lecture with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale from Manchester Metropolitan University. Monday, 5th June 2023 17:00 – 18:00 Ahead of the races at the next Leeds Beckett University Athletics Club BMC Meet, the Carnegie School of Sport is hosting a free guest lecture with Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale: The

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Raising an Athlete

Guidance for parents around emotional, practical and nutritional support of their talented children. BOOK NOW Parents are fundamental to an athlete’s progression, yet there is little specific guidance targeted at them to help nurture their children. Often not from an elite sporting background themselves, they can feel somewhat in the dark when it comes knowing

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