Every year, The Lancet publishes a 'bonus' themed issue.
This year thier theme is 'Medicine and Sport', prompted by 2005 being declared by the United Nations to be The International Year of Sport and Physical Education with the aim to promote sport as a way to help reach the Millenium Development Goals.
19 December 2005
12 December 2005
WADA Gene Doping Symposium 2005
Gene doping threat recognised by WADA@UK sport
Discussions in Stockholm focused on the scientific, ethical and public policy issues related to gene doping as a possible method of performance enhancement. A number of conclusions were made:
* Gene therapy, although still at a relatively early stage of development,
represents great promise as a correction method for human diseases.
* There are many risks and dangers associated with gene therapy.
* Greater communication on the topic is encouraged, both among the general
public about the principles of gene therapy, and with the sports community
on the specific issues related to its use on athletes.
* The research programme that has been instigated by WADA, and which includes
investment in a project being managed at HFL in Cambridgeshire, have made
great progress towards a better understanding of gene therapy and raised hopes
that a suitable detection method can be developed.
Discussions in Stockholm focused on the scientific, ethical and public policy issues related to gene doping as a possible method of performance enhancement. A number of conclusions were made:
* Gene therapy, although still at a relatively early stage of development,
represents great promise as a correction method for human diseases.
* There are many risks and dangers associated with gene therapy.
* Greater communication on the topic is encouraged, both among the general
public about the principles of gene therapy, and with the sports community
on the specific issues related to its use on athletes.
* The research programme that has been instigated by WADA, and which includes
investment in a project being managed at HFL in Cambridgeshire, have made
great progress towards a better understanding of gene therapy and raised hopes
that a suitable detection method can be developed.
05 November 2005
2nd International Gene Doping Symposium
Gene doping is a real danger@WADA
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in partnership with the Swedish Sports Confederation and Karolinska Institutet, will convene the Second International Gene Doping Symposium on 3-5 December 2005 at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in partnership with the Swedish Sports Confederation and Karolinska Institutet, will convene the Second International Gene Doping Symposium on 3-5 December 2005 at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE GOES LIVE
SPORT AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE GOES LIVE@sport business
Tickets are on now on sale for 'Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006', being held on February 23 next year.
It will follow a discussion-style format with speakers from organisations including BT, BBC Sport, the Australian Football League, PSV Eindhoven, Sports Resource Group, Deltatre, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Cat Games, Kirkpatrick and Lockheart, Wasserman Media Group, Sportev and Premium TV.
official conference site
Tickets are on now on sale for 'Sport and Technology: The Conference 2006', being held on February 23 next year.
It will follow a discussion-style format with speakers from organisations including BT, BBC Sport, the Australian Football League, PSV Eindhoven, Sports Resource Group, Deltatre, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Cat Games, Kirkpatrick and Lockheart, Wasserman Media Group, Sportev and Premium TV.
official conference site
03 November 2005
elite coaching course
The Coaching Elite: Empowering Players@SKA
A special game-video analysis based on a“Hunting Territory Theory” is used to examine team dynamics and urge elite coaches to develop a deep understanding of the knock-on effects of coaching decisions and selections.
A special game-video analysis based on a“Hunting Territory Theory” is used to examine team dynamics and urge elite coaches to develop a deep understanding of the knock-on effects of coaching decisions and selections.
23 October 2005
performance enhancing contact lenses
New contact lenses clear baseball's future@sporting news
performance-enhancing contact lenses are designed to help hitters pick up the seams on the ball better and to protect the eyes from the sun
performance-enhancing contact lenses are designed to help hitters pick up the seams on the ball better and to protect the eyes from the sun
09 October 2005
awards for sports scientists
EAA invites entries for Science awards@UK sport
The European Athletics Association has invited scientists, academics and coaches to enter their work for the 2006 European Athletics Science Awards.
The European Athletics Association has invited scientists, academics and coaches to enter their work for the 2006 European Athletics Science Awards.
30 September 2005
what is the best recovery strategy?
Recovery: what is the best strategy?@peak performance
Researchers from New Zealand and the UK compared the impact of active recovery, passive recovery, and contrast temperature water immersion on repeated treadmill running performance, lactate levels, and pH. They found that the type of recovery used had no significant effect on performance and pH levels. The post-exercise blood lactate level was lower with active recovery and contrast temperature water immersion compared to passive recovery.
Researchers from New Zealand and the UK compared the impact of active recovery, passive recovery, and contrast temperature water immersion on repeated treadmill running performance, lactate levels, and pH. They found that the type of recovery used had no significant effect on performance and pH levels. The post-exercise blood lactate level was lower with active recovery and contrast temperature water immersion compared to passive recovery.
25 September 2005
children need PE
Children Need Physical Education & Play@sport supplement
Trained children can better process information regarding their place in space and time (Chapan 2005)
Trained children can better process information regarding their place in space and time (Chapan 2005)
The crocodile's immune system is much more powerful than that of humans
Crocodile Blood May Yield Powerful New Antibiotics@environmental news
several proteins (antibodies) in the reptile's blood killed bacteria that were resistant to penicillin, such as Staphylococcus aureus or golden staph
several proteins (antibodies) in the reptile's blood killed bacteria that were resistant to penicillin, such as Staphylococcus aureus or golden staph
20 September 2005
science of kicking
‘Soccer Style Kicking’- A slow motion overview of the biomechanics@peak perfomance
- elite footballers use a refined and consistent movement pattern where novices use a variable and inconsistent one
- a 45-degree angle of approach produces the greatest peak ball velocity, compared to a 15-degree or 30-degree run-up
- the optimal foot plant position for accurate direction is perpendicular to a line drawn through the centre of the ball for a straight kick
- foot speed is governed by a combination of hip rotational torque, hip flexor strength and quadriceps strength
- elite athletes kick the ball further with less muscle activity and more relaxation during the swing phase, but greater eccentric antagonistic muscle activity than novices
- among elite soccer players, the contact point is further up the foot, closer to the ankle joint
- elite footballers use a refined and consistent movement pattern where novices use a variable and inconsistent one
- a 45-degree angle of approach produces the greatest peak ball velocity, compared to a 15-degree or 30-degree run-up
- the optimal foot plant position for accurate direction is perpendicular to a line drawn through the centre of the ball for a straight kick
- foot speed is governed by a combination of hip rotational torque, hip flexor strength and quadriceps strength
- elite athletes kick the ball further with less muscle activity and more relaxation during the swing phase, but greater eccentric antagonistic muscle activity than novices
- among elite soccer players, the contact point is further up the foot, closer to the ankle joint
Why football is good for children?
Why football is good for children@peak performance
The football players exhibited greater bone mineral content (BMC) in the legs and greater bone mineral density (BMD) in all bone-loaded regions at the end of the study compared to age matched controls. More specifically, they gained twice as much femoral neck and intertrochanteric BMC in the legs than the controls and increased their femoral neck BMD by 10% more and their mean hip BMD by a third more than the control group.
The football players exhibited greater bone mineral content (BMC) in the legs and greater bone mineral density (BMD) in all bone-loaded regions at the end of the study compared to age matched controls. More specifically, they gained twice as much femoral neck and intertrochanteric BMC in the legs than the controls and increased their femoral neck BMD by 10% more and their mean hip BMD by a third more than the control group.
Ireland experience
Ireland was a very beautiful country and I enjoyed drinking Guinness beer.
I've upload some of my photos to flickr.
For the Coach Conference, one of the presenters introduced two interesting studies which can be used for talent identification.
Musch and Grondin (2001): the relative age effects (RAE) are a pervasive phenomenon in competitive sports (eg soccer and ice hockey).
Cote et al (in press): birthplace can affect junior athletes' development and country boys are more preferable than city-bred ones to become elite athletes in future.
I've upload some of my photos to flickr.
For the Coach Conference, one of the presenters introduced two interesting studies which can be used for talent identification.
Musch and Grondin (2001): the relative age effects (RAE) are a pervasive phenomenon in competitive sports (eg soccer and ice hockey).
Cote et al (in press): birthplace can affect junior athletes' development and country boys are more preferable than city-bred ones to become elite athletes in future.
29 August 2005
off to Ireland
I will be attending the 2005 Global Coach Conference in Limerick, Ireland.
I was invited to present a study entitled
"A biological approch for junior athletes' strength & conditioning programmes".
I look forward to expand my network over there.
I was invited to present a study entitled
"A biological approch for junior athletes' strength & conditioning programmes".
I look forward to expand my network over there.
25 August 2005
one year anniversary @ Singapore
It has been a year since I arrived at Singapore.
It was a quick journey, but I am really enjoying staying here. Although the weather is very humid, people and food are very nice.
As a sports physiologist, my main job was to conduct sports specific physiological testing for various sports.
So far, I was involved in 5 research projects:
• The effects of Ramadhan (Muslim fasting month) on the physical, physiological, and psychological variables for junior soccer players
• Validation of a specific field test for junior badminton players
• Monitoring a conditioning programme for junior runners using a daily log
• Effects of heat stress on hydration levels and energy expenditure for junior badminton players
• A biological approach to junior athletes' strength and conditioning programmes.
Other than the projects, I had to set up a Sports Performance Lab in Sports Science Centre and gave physiology lessons to our students.
It was very hectic and challenging somethimes, but it was all invaluabe learning experiences,
I hope I can continue the good output in Singapore Sports School.
It was a quick journey, but I am really enjoying staying here. Although the weather is very humid, people and food are very nice.
As a sports physiologist, my main job was to conduct sports specific physiological testing for various sports.
So far, I was involved in 5 research projects:
• The effects of Ramadhan (Muslim fasting month) on the physical, physiological, and psychological variables for junior soccer players
• Validation of a specific field test for junior badminton players
• Monitoring a conditioning programme for junior runners using a daily log
• Effects of heat stress on hydration levels and energy expenditure for junior badminton players
• A biological approach to junior athletes' strength and conditioning programmes.
Other than the projects, I had to set up a Sports Performance Lab in Sports Science Centre and gave physiology lessons to our students.
It was very hectic and challenging somethimes, but it was all invaluabe learning experiences,
I hope I can continue the good output in Singapore Sports School.
19 August 2005
high intensity ex = brain glucose decrease
HIGH INTENSITY EXERCISE DECREASES GLOBAL BRAIN GLUCOSE UPTAKE IN HUMANS.J Physiol
Brain glucose uptake decreases parallel to exercise intensity. Therefore substrates other than glucose, most likely lactate, are utilised by brain in order to compensate the increased energy need to maintain neuronal activity during high intensity exercise.
Brain glucose uptake decreases parallel to exercise intensity. Therefore substrates other than glucose, most likely lactate, are utilised by brain in order to compensate the increased energy need to maintain neuronal activity during high intensity exercise.
16 August 2005
Healthy scepticism
Healthy scepticism@guardian
Medical research may make great headlines in the media, but new analysis shows too many studies later prove to be less than accurate, says John Allen Paulos.
One third of the medical studies were flatly contradicted or significantly weakened by later work.
Medical research may make great headlines in the media, but new analysis shows too many studies later prove to be less than accurate, says John Allen Paulos.
One third of the medical studies were flatly contradicted or significantly weakened by later work.
13 August 2005
a weight room for your feet
Nike Makes Barefoot Breakthrough@wired
Nike researchers brought in 10 men and 10 women to run barefoot on grass to see exactly how the body reacts without shoes on. They were videotaped with high-speed cameras to capture their movements, they had reflective markers attached to their joints to allow easy calculation of joint angles during their stride, and they even had wafer-thin pressure sensors attached to the bottoms of their feet to measure their impact with the earth.
There was a very unique pressure pattern that came from running on grass....They were using the whole foot, very naturally.
We went in between completely barefoot and our highest-stability shoe.
Nike free
Nike researchers brought in 10 men and 10 women to run barefoot on grass to see exactly how the body reacts without shoes on. They were videotaped with high-speed cameras to capture their movements, they had reflective markers attached to their joints to allow easy calculation of joint angles during their stride, and they even had wafer-thin pressure sensors attached to the bottoms of their feet to measure their impact with the earth.
There was a very unique pressure pattern that came from running on grass....They were using the whole foot, very naturally.
We went in between completely barefoot and our highest-stability shoe.
Nike free
04 August 2005
science of Lance Armstrong
The Science of Lance Armstrong: Born, and Built, to Win@National Geographic
From 1992 to 1999, the year of his first Tour de France win, Armstrong was able to increase his muscle efficiency by 8 percent through hard and dedicated training.
Armstrong's muscles produce about half as much acid as the average person's muscles do when they get fatigued.
Powering Through the Tour@Wired
Armstrong can simply put out more power without crossing his lactate threshold than other riders.
From 1992 to 1999, the year of his first Tour de France win, Armstrong was able to increase his muscle efficiency by 8 percent through hard and dedicated training.
Armstrong's muscles produce about half as much acid as the average person's muscles do when they get fatigued.
Powering Through the Tour@Wired
Armstrong can simply put out more power without crossing his lactate threshold than other riders.
02 August 2005
Elite Sports System around the world
1st International Council for Coach Education Asian Regional Coaching Conference Presentation
The above website has powerpoint presentations of the coaching conference.
We can always learn from others to develop an original sports system.
The above website has powerpoint presentations of the coaching conference.
We can always learn from others to develop an original sports system.
2005 pre-SEA Games scientific congress
2005 pre-SEA Games scientific congress
2005 Pre-SEA Games and Asia Pacific on Exercise and Sports Science Conference (APCESS 2005) to be held at the College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on 21-25 November 2005.
The deadline for abstract submission is 31 August.
2005 Pre-SEA Games and Asia Pacific on Exercise and Sports Science Conference (APCESS 2005) to be held at the College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines on 21-25 November 2005.
The deadline for abstract submission is 31 August.
28 July 2005
doors open for Singapore Sports School
Singapore Sports School to admit students with sporting potential@channel news asia
- The Sports School will admit all students with high sporting potential, regardless of their academic ability
- Doors will be opened to promising athletes who do not practise the current eight sports offered by the Sports School, but wish to reside and learn within its premises
- Foreign students can take up to 20 per cent of the places in the Sports School
- The Sports School will admit all students with high sporting potential, regardless of their academic ability
- Doors will be opened to promising athletes who do not practise the current eight sports offered by the Sports School, but wish to reside and learn within its premises
- Foreign students can take up to 20 per cent of the places in the Sports School
26 July 2005
Olympics still popular
OLYMPIC GAMES RETAINS POPULARITY@sportbusiness
The Olympic Games continue to be one of the world's most popular sporting events according to research conducted by Sponsorship Intelligence (SI) on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2004.
The Olympic Games continue to be one of the world's most popular sporting events according to research conducted by Sponsorship Intelligence (SI) on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2004.
22 July 2005
best performance model in athletics
Helsinki Biomechanics Research Project will allow “A New View” of athletes' performances@IAAF
The main aim of the Helsinki Biomechanics Research Project is to acquire up to date data regarding the technique used by the world’s best athletes.
3-dimensional motion analysis, Force Measurement systems, EMFI (high-tech ferro-electret film sensors) technique etc will be used for the project.
Final Report will be presented during an IAAF Conference which is scheduled to take place October 2006 during the “Conference in Memory of Carmelo Bosco” at the IAAF ATC in Kourtane, Finland. A preliminary project report will also appear in the IAAF publication, New Studies in Athletics (issue 1/2006).
The main aim of the Helsinki Biomechanics Research Project is to acquire up to date data regarding the technique used by the world’s best athletes.
3-dimensional motion analysis, Force Measurement systems, EMFI (high-tech ferro-electret film sensors) technique etc will be used for the project.
Final Report will be presented during an IAAF Conference which is scheduled to take place October 2006 during the “Conference in Memory of Carmelo Bosco” at the IAAF ATC in Kourtane, Finland. A preliminary project report will also appear in the IAAF publication, New Studies in Athletics (issue 1/2006).
21 July 2005
new online sports physiology journal will be launched
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
Human Kinetics announced that in March 2006 they will launch the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, a new publication focused on sports physiology and performance, and dedicated to advancing the knowledge of sport and exercise physiologists, sports performance researchers, and other sports scientists.
Human Kinetics announced that in March 2006 they will launch the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, a new publication focused on sports physiology and performance, and dedicated to advancing the knowledge of sport and exercise physiologists, sports performance researchers, and other sports scientists.
18 July 2005
RSS feeds for medical journals
How-to: RSS feeds for medical journals@MedPDA.net
1) Go to www.pubmed.com
2) Click on "limits"
3) In the first drop-down menu (All fields), select "Journal"
4) In the search area, enter the name of the journal you're looking for
5) Click "go"
6) In the drop-down menus right above the search results, go to the one that reads "send to" and select "RSS feed"
7) Automatically it will take you to another page with configuration details about the feed you are about to create
8) Select 50 as the number of items in the feed, so if the journal publishes more than the default 15 items you won't miss any
9) click "create feed"
10) Your link for the RSS feed is ready, under the XML button !
1) Go to www.pubmed.com
2) Click on "limits"
3) In the first drop-down menu (All fields), select "Journal"
4) In the search area, enter the name of the journal you're looking for
5) Click "go"
6) In the drop-down menus right above the search results, go to the one that reads "send to" and select "RSS feed"
7) Automatically it will take you to another page with configuration details about the feed you are about to create
8) Select 50 as the number of items in the feed, so if the journal publishes more than the default 15 items you won't miss any
9) click "create feed"
10) Your link for the RSS feed is ready, under the XML button !
27 June 2005
caffeine can help athletes
Study Claims Caffeine Can Help Athletes@yahoo
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, introducing caffeine into sports drinks increases the absorption rate of carbohydrates by 26 percent.
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, introducing caffeine into sports drinks increases the absorption rate of carbohydrates by 26 percent.
17 June 2005
UK's Olympic Institute
Olympic Institute plans unveiled@UK sport
The Institute would initially have three core strands:
• Institute of Sport – the new headquarters for the London region of the English Institute of Sport offering world-class support to elite athletes and national governing body performance programme across the region
• 2012 Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre – a leading integrated centre of medical excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of high performance athletes
• Olympic Research Centre – offering new opportunities for research, training and development across sport, culture, education, health and the environment.
The Institute would initially have three core strands:
• Institute of Sport – the new headquarters for the London region of the English Institute of Sport offering world-class support to elite athletes and national governing body performance programme across the region
• 2012 Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre – a leading integrated centre of medical excellence in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of high performance athletes
• Olympic Research Centre – offering new opportunities for research, training and development across sport, culture, education, health and the environment.
16 June 2005
optimal search strategies
Optimal search strategies for retrieving scientifically strong studies of treatment from Medline: analytical survey. BMJ
Objective To develop and test optimal Medline search strategies for retrieving sound clinical studies on prevention or treatment of health disorders.
Design Analytical survey.
Data sources 161 clinical journals indexed in Medline for the year 2000.
Main outcome measures Sensitivity, specificity, precision, and accuracy of 4862 unique terms in 18 404 combinations.
Results Only 1587 (24.2%) of 6568 articles on treatment met criteria for testing clinical interventions. Combinations of search terms reached peak sensitivities of 99.3% (95% confidence interval 98.7% to 99.8%) at a specificity of 70.4% (69.8% to 70.9%). Compared with best single terms, best multiple terms increased sensitivity for sound studies by 4.1% (absolute increase), but with substantial loss of specificity (absolute difference 23.7%) when sensitivity was maximised. When terms were combined to maximise specificity, 97.4% (97.3% to 97.6%) was achieved, about the same as that achieved by the best single term (97.6%, 97.4% to 97.7%). The strategies newly reported in this paper outperformed other validated search strategies except for two strategies that had slightly higher specificity (98.1% and 97.6% v 97.4%) but lower sensitivity (42.0% and 92.8% v 93.1%).
Conclusion New empirical search strategies have been validated to optimise retrieval from Medline of articles reporting high quality clinical studies on prevention or treatment of health disorders.
Objective To develop and test optimal Medline search strategies for retrieving sound clinical studies on prevention or treatment of health disorders.
Design Analytical survey.
Data sources 161 clinical journals indexed in Medline for the year 2000.
Main outcome measures Sensitivity, specificity, precision, and accuracy of 4862 unique terms in 18 404 combinations.
Results Only 1587 (24.2%) of 6568 articles on treatment met criteria for testing clinical interventions. Combinations of search terms reached peak sensitivities of 99.3% (95% confidence interval 98.7% to 99.8%) at a specificity of 70.4% (69.8% to 70.9%). Compared with best single terms, best multiple terms increased sensitivity for sound studies by 4.1% (absolute increase), but with substantial loss of specificity (absolute difference 23.7%) when sensitivity was maximised. When terms were combined to maximise specificity, 97.4% (97.3% to 97.6%) was achieved, about the same as that achieved by the best single term (97.6%, 97.4% to 97.7%). The strategies newly reported in this paper outperformed other validated search strategies except for two strategies that had slightly higher specificity (98.1% and 97.6% v 97.4%) but lower sensitivity (42.0% and 92.8% v 93.1%).
Conclusion New empirical search strategies have been validated to optimise retrieval from Medline of articles reporting high quality clinical studies on prevention or treatment of health disorders.
15 June 2005
evaluation of the 28 sports on the Olympics
IOC ASSESSES OLYMPIC SPORTS@sportbusiness
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a report evaluating the 28 sports currently on the Olympic Games programme, as well as five applicant sports.
IOC Olympic Programme Commission report
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has released a report evaluating the 28 sports currently on the Olympic Games programme, as well as five applicant sports.
IOC Olympic Programme Commission report
07 June 2005
IOC 2012 Evaluation Commission report
IOC releases 2012 Evaluation Commission report@IOC
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report prepared by the Evaluation Commission following its visits to the five Candidate Cities to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 - Paris, New York, Moscow, London and Madrid(1).
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today released the report prepared by the Evaluation Commission following its visits to the five Candidate Cities to host the Games of the XXX Olympiad in 2012 - Paris, New York, Moscow, London and Madrid(1).
06 June 2005
Access all articles
Access all articles@Gardian
The momentum towards free online publication of scientific research is becoming unstoppable.
The momentum towards free online publication of scientific research is becoming unstoppable.
03 June 2005
02 June 2005
Professional Paths for Young Scientists
Professional Paths for Young Scientists@science magazine (PDF file)
Key points:
New factors in career choice
The need for lifetime learning
Scientific fundamentals for satisfying careers
Nonscientific skills
Academic position
Opportunities in industry
Government careers
Jobs beyond the bench
Key points:
New factors in career choice
The need for lifetime learning
Scientific fundamentals for satisfying careers
Nonscientific skills
Academic position
Opportunities in industry
Government careers
Jobs beyond the bench
01 June 2005
The Race to Win the 2012 Olympics
The Race to Win the 2012 Olympics @wired
300 events. 11,000 athletes. 500,000 spectators. 16 days. But there's one Olympic competition you can't buy tickets for: the race to become the host city for the 2012 summer games. In early July, the International Olympic Committee will choose from among five finalists: New York, Paris, London, Moscow, and Madrid. As part of the bidding process, each city commits to a multibillion-dollar face-lift that includes the latest advances in architecture, communication, transportation, and energy conservation. Here are the highlights of how they plan to bring home the gold.
300 events. 11,000 athletes. 500,000 spectators. 16 days. But there's one Olympic competition you can't buy tickets for: the race to become the host city for the 2012 summer games. In early July, the International Olympic Committee will choose from among five finalists: New York, Paris, London, Moscow, and Madrid. As part of the bidding process, each city commits to a multibillion-dollar face-lift that includes the latest advances in architecture, communication, transportation, and energy conservation. Here are the highlights of how they plan to bring home the gold.
31 May 2005
UK tennis talent search
Tennis aces back UK talent search@BBC
British number one Tim Henman and former Wimbledon winner Boris Becker have leant their support to a scheme to find new British tennis talent.
British number one Tim Henman and former Wimbledon winner Boris Becker have leant their support to a scheme to find new British tennis talent.
27 May 2005
UK anti-doping education campaign
UK SPORT LAUNCHES ANTI-DOPING EDUCATION CAMPAIGN@sportbusiness
A new campaign has been launched by UK Sport to educate athletes about anti-doping issues and secure their commitment to drug-free competition.
A new campaign has been launched by UK Sport to educate athletes about anti-doping issues and secure their commitment to drug-free competition.
25 May 2005
budget for 2008 Beijing Olympics
BEIJING’S OLYMPIC INVESTMENT@sportbusiness
Beijing will invest more than 320 billion yuan ($36billion) over the next four years to beautify the city in time for the 2008 Olympic Games, up from an original investment of 230 billion announced in 2003.
Beijing will invest more than 320 billion yuan ($36billion) over the next four years to beautify the city in time for the 2008 Olympic Games, up from an original investment of 230 billion announced in 2003.
23 May 2005
Want to do PhD in UK?
PhD studentships 2005
Closing date of applications: 24th June 2005
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Birmingham
has achieved the highest national Research Assessment Exercise rating (6*).
As part of the School’s commitment to research excellence, it is offering
several PhD Scholarships this year which will be available to European Union
citizens. The studentships are for three years, start in October 2005 and
have an approximate annual value of £7000 plus fees.
The titles of the studentships available are:
1) Regulation of pulmonary blood flow during exercise in humans
2) Venous distensibility, capacitance and tone: gender differences in reflex
control
3) Comparing theories of risk perception and communication
4) Psychosocial Factors and the Humoral and Cellular Immune Response to
Vaccination
5) Mechanisms and clinical implications of stress lymphocytosis
6) Response of muscle protein synthesis to exercise and nutrition
7) Do interventions that increase insulin sensitivity always translate into
improved lipid handling?
8) Biomarkers for Apoptosis Revealed by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy
9) Metabolic interventions in chronic heart failure
10) Effects of exercise on insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2
diabetes
11) Effect of triathlon fatigue and action transition on motor coordination
and cognitive functions
12) Modelling the mechanical interaction of forces between the musculo
skeletal system of a rower and boat
13) The relationship between visuomotor decline and falls in older adults
14) Quantifying brain metabolism in human visual cortex by functional
magnetic resonance imaging techniques
15) Determinants and correlates of prosocial and antisocial behaviour in
sport
16) Goal striving, well-being and need satisfaction in sport: Testing the
self-concordance model
17) Exercise Imagery
More details about the studentships can be found at our website:
http://www.sportex.bham.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd.htm
Application packs can be obtained from Mrs. J.E. Bailey, Admissions
Secretary, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham,
Birmingham B15 2TT (J.E.Bailey@Bham.ac.uk, tel: 0121 414 4108).
Closing date of applications: 24th June 2005
The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences at the University of Birmingham
has achieved the highest national Research Assessment Exercise rating (6*).
As part of the School’s commitment to research excellence, it is offering
several PhD Scholarships this year which will be available to European Union
citizens. The studentships are for three years, start in October 2005 and
have an approximate annual value of £7000 plus fees.
The titles of the studentships available are:
1) Regulation of pulmonary blood flow during exercise in humans
2) Venous distensibility, capacitance and tone: gender differences in reflex
control
3) Comparing theories of risk perception and communication
4) Psychosocial Factors and the Humoral and Cellular Immune Response to
Vaccination
5) Mechanisms and clinical implications of stress lymphocytosis
6) Response of muscle protein synthesis to exercise and nutrition
7) Do interventions that increase insulin sensitivity always translate into
improved lipid handling?
8) Biomarkers for Apoptosis Revealed by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Spectroscopy
9) Metabolic interventions in chronic heart failure
10) Effects of exercise on insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2
diabetes
11) Effect of triathlon fatigue and action transition on motor coordination
and cognitive functions
12) Modelling the mechanical interaction of forces between the musculo
skeletal system of a rower and boat
13) The relationship between visuomotor decline and falls in older adults
14) Quantifying brain metabolism in human visual cortex by functional
magnetic resonance imaging techniques
15) Determinants and correlates of prosocial and antisocial behaviour in
sport
16) Goal striving, well-being and need satisfaction in sport: Testing the
self-concordance model
17) Exercise Imagery
More details about the studentships can be found at our website:
http://www.sportex.bham.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd.htm
Application packs can be obtained from Mrs. J.E. Bailey, Admissions
Secretary, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham,
Birmingham B15 2TT (J.E.Bailey@Bham.ac.uk, tel: 0121 414 4108).
20 May 2005
wearing red = win!?
Psychology: Red enhances human performance in contests@Nature
UK researchers found that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning.
UK researchers found that wearing red is consistently associated with a higher probability of winning.
UK's new anti-doping policy
New Anti-Doping Policy launched@UK sport
"The launch of the Policy and Model Rules puts the UK in a very strong position in the fight against doping in sport,"
"The launch of the Policy and Model Rules puts the UK in a very strong position in the fight against doping in sport,"
18 May 2005
funding for Australian sports
ASC announces $52 million in funding for sports@ASC
Athlete preparation for success on the international stage has been boosted by a $52.3 million high- performance funding package.
Athlete preparation for success on the international stage has been boosted by a $52.3 million high- performance funding package.
Australian's overseas training centre in Italy
ASC announces European centre for Australian athletes@ASC
Australia’s elite athletes will soon have access to a permanent European Training Centre that will provide worlds-best support for athletes while in Europe.
Australia’s elite athletes will soon have access to a permanent European Training Centre that will provide worlds-best support for athletes while in Europe.
16 May 2005
McDonald's new strategy
MCDONALD’S CALLS ON YOUNGSTERS TO GET ACTIVE@sportbusiness
McDonald's UK has launched a campaign calling on Britain's youngsters to take more exercise.
McDonald's UK has launched a campaign calling on Britain's youngsters to take more exercise.
AIS's new CEO
Australian Institute of Sport gets new CEO@Optus net
Leading sports scientist Peter Fricker has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Leading sports scientist Peter Fricker has been appointed as the new chief executive of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
11 May 2005
Google library access
Library access@Google blog
Google are launching a feature in Google Scholar that lets people read their academic library's subscriptions directly from their Google Scholar search results.
Google are launching a feature in Google Scholar that lets people read their academic library's subscriptions directly from their Google Scholar search results.
06 May 2005
UK targeting sports scientists
The Future's World Class@UK sport
Interns need to understand and embrace the high-performance culture, develop the right technical skills and be able to analyse athlete performance and provide support that will improve performance.
Interns need to understand and embrace the high-performance culture, develop the right technical skills and be able to analyse athlete performance and provide support that will improve performance.
02 May 2005
US postdocs need build bridges to opportunity
Not Your Father's Postdoc@science
In today's scientific labor market, just doing good science is no longer enough. Postdocs need realistic expectations, good information, and an entrepreneurial attitude toward their careers.
In today's scientific labor market, just doing good science is no longer enough. Postdocs need realistic expectations, good information, and an entrepreneurial attitude toward their careers.
26 April 2005
US doping standards
ROGGE URGES US SPORTS TO ADOPT OLYMPIC ANTI DOPE STANDARDS@sportbusiness.com
IOC president Jacques Rogge has urged US professional sport to adopt Olympic rules for drug testing and penalties.
IOC president Jacques Rogge has urged US professional sport to adopt Olympic rules for drug testing and penalties.
25 April 2005
latest value of sport
Website highlights the value of sport@UK Sport
A new online resource has been launched which highlights research into the impact of sport on society. The Value of Sport Monitor, developed by UK Sport and Sport England in conjunction with Stirling University, provides a monitoring service of the most up-to-date reference sources and critical reviews of published research on sport’s contribution to a range of social issues.
The Value of Sport@Sport England
A new online resource has been launched which highlights research into the impact of sport on society. The Value of Sport Monitor, developed by UK Sport and Sport England in conjunction with Stirling University, provides a monitoring service of the most up-to-date reference sources and critical reviews of published research on sport’s contribution to a range of social issues.
The Value of Sport@Sport England
09 April 2005
benefits of cold baths
Why rugby players love ice baths@BBC
The cold benefits of ice baths@BBC
When you get into an ice bath for five to 10 minutes, the icy cold water causes your blood vessels to tighten and drains the blood out of your legs. After 10 minutes your legs feel cold and numb.
The cold benefits of ice baths@BBC
When you get into an ice bath for five to 10 minutes, the icy cold water causes your blood vessels to tighten and drains the blood out of your legs. After 10 minutes your legs feel cold and numb.
07 April 2005
IRB medical strategy
IRB TO APPOINT MEDICAL OFFICER@sportbusiness.com
The International Rugby Board (IRB) will appoint its first ever medical officer to continue its fight against doping and address concerns over player burn-out and injury.
The International Rugby Board (IRB) will appoint its first ever medical officer to continue its fight against doping and address concerns over player burn-out and injury.
02 April 2005
WADA's athlete committee
WADA Appoints Members to New Athlete Committee@WADA
aim: to allow WADA closer contact with athletes and to give the Agency better insight into their questions and concerns regarding doping.
aim: to allow WADA closer contact with athletes and to give the Agency better insight into their questions and concerns regarding doping.
28 March 2005
gene doping@WADA's new magazine
New Play True issue on gene doping available@WADA
WADA has published a new issue of Play True magazine.
This issue focuses on the facts and dangers of gene doping, and on what WADA is doing to fight this new threat.
Play True@PDF
WADA has published a new issue of Play True magazine.
This issue focuses on the facts and dangers of gene doping, and on what WADA is doing to fight this new threat.
Play True@PDF
26 March 2005
WADA leads fight against gene doping
WADA leads fight against gene doping@UK sport
"WADA has, for some time, considered genetic doping to be a looming threat. We have taken the lead in focusing the attention of the scientific and sport communities on the challenge this new method presents for enhancing performance."
(Richard Pound)
"WADA has, for some time, considered genetic doping to be a looming threat. We have taken the lead in focusing the attention of the scientific and sport communities on the challenge this new method presents for enhancing performance."
(Richard Pound)
23 March 2005
article: overtraining and ACTH
Hormonal responses in athletes: the use of a two bout exercise protocol to detect subtle differences in (over)training status@Eur J Appl Physiol 91: 140-146, 2004
Unique test protocol: two bouts of maximal work to differentiate in hormonal responses between well-trained and over-reached athletes
ACTH in OT athletes: the 1st exercise bout = a higher increase
the 2nd exercise bout = a complete suppression
Unique test protocol: two bouts of maximal work to differentiate in hormonal responses between well-trained and over-reached athletes
ACTH in OT athletes: the 1st exercise bout = a higher increase
the 2nd exercise bout = a complete suppression
strength training for young tennis players
Strength Training for Young Tennis Players@USTA
Is strength training necessary for young tennis players?
Is strength training necessary for young tennis players?
strategy training using a simulation game
MLB.COM AND CAT GAMES LAUNCH SIMULATION GAME@sportbusiness
MLB.com has teamed up with CAT Games to launch a brand-new simulation game called ‘Bush League Baseball’.
MLB.com has teamed up with CAT Games to launch a brand-new simulation game called ‘Bush League Baseball’.
21 March 2005
18 March 2005
the power of sport
British sport looks to the future@UK sport
Sue Campbell (UK Sport’s Chair): "Over the last few years we have seen a government that has really begun to accept the power of sport to realise many other agendas. We really can make a massive contribution to health, law and order and education."
Sue Campbell (UK Sport’s Chair): "Over the last few years we have seen a government that has really begun to accept the power of sport to realise many other agendas. We really can make a massive contribution to health, law and order and education."
17 March 2005
revised BMI
Singapore Warns of Health Risks as Obesity Grows
Recent studies have shown that many Asians, widely envied for their slim waists, actually have more fat as a proportion of total body weight than Caucasians of the same age, sex and BMI.
Under Singapore's new system, people with a BMI of 27.5 and above are considered at high risk of disease, while 23 to 27.4 signals moderate risk and 18.5 to 22.9 is healthy.
Recent studies have shown that many Asians, widely envied for their slim waists, actually have more fat as a proportion of total body weight than Caucasians of the same age, sex and BMI.
Under Singapore's new system, people with a BMI of 27.5 and above are considered at high risk of disease, while 23 to 27.4 signals moderate risk and 18.5 to 22.9 is healthy.
15 March 2005
Beckham Academy launch
BECKHAM ACADEMY LAUNCH@sportbusiness
The David Beckham Academy comprises two full size pitches and an extensive series of buildings featuring state of the art classrooms, dinner hall, training facilities and changing rooms.
Using the latest technology, the Academy is designed to provide a fun and interactive experience for children of all skill levels, unlike anything currently seen in UK football.
Targeted at all ability levels, The David Beckham Academy in London will initially welcome 15,000 boys and girls aged eight-15 years on an annual basis.
The David Beckham Academy comprises two full size pitches and an extensive series of buildings featuring state of the art classrooms, dinner hall, training facilities and changing rooms.
Using the latest technology, the Academy is designed to provide a fun and interactive experience for children of all skill levels, unlike anything currently seen in UK football.
Targeted at all ability levels, The David Beckham Academy in London will initially welcome 15,000 boys and girls aged eight-15 years on an annual basis.
14 March 2005
article: effects of massage on performance
Weerapong et al. The mechanisms of massage and effects on performance, muscle recovery and injury prevention. Sports Med 35: 235-256, 2005.
The unclear effects of massage on muscle blood flow lead to uncertain befefits for performance and recovery from fatigue.
There are only few, well controlled studies on sports massage.
The unclear effects of massage on muscle blood flow lead to uncertain befefits for performance and recovery from fatigue.
There are only few, well controlled studies on sports massage.
11 March 2005
definition of gene doping
HFL to lead gene doping research@ UK sport
WADA defines gene doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements and/or cells that have the capacity to enhance athletic performance".
WADA defines gene doping as "the non-therapeutic use of genes, genetic elements and/or cells that have the capacity to enhance athletic performance".
10 March 2005
equality of jobs in UK
women still missing out on top jobs@UK sport
Women currently make up 23% of such boards, well down on the 30% target by the end of 2005 as set in the UK Strategy Framework for Women and Sport.
Women currently make up 23% of such boards, well down on the 30% target by the end of 2005 as set in the UK Strategy Framework for Women and Sport.
04 March 2005
03 March 2005
international doping database
Anti-doping body creates international database@ITbusiness.ca
A Canadian team is setting up a Web-based database tool that will help athletes from around the globe comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Selected stakeholders will be able to access the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) starting in mid-May of this year, before
it is available to some 400 organizations by 2006. ADAMS will facilitate the collection and sharing of athletes’ whereabouts information, provide a clearinghouse for anti-doping information and a database to coordinate and plan drug testing.
A Canadian team is setting up a Web-based database tool that will help athletes from around the globe comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Selected stakeholders will be able to access the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) starting in mid-May of this year, before
it is available to some 400 organizations by 2006. ADAMS will facilitate the collection and sharing of athletes’ whereabouts information, provide a clearinghouse for anti-doping information and a database to coordinate and plan drug testing.
23 February 2005
Qatar Sports Academy
The Qatar Sports Academy, ASPIRE, was launched in September 2004. The concept is similar to Singapore Sports School and facilities look very impressive. There are also sports science professionals within the academy.
21 February 2005
17 February 2005
UK's drug survey
Major new survey into drug-free sport@UK sport
to determine their attitudes to drugs, the effectiveness of the testing programme, and relevance of education material.
to determine their attitudes to drugs, the effectiveness of the testing programme, and relevance of education material.
15 February 2005
46% of UK population involved in sport
WHERE ARE WE NOW: THE STATE OF SPORT TODAY@UK strategy unit
for sport: only 46% of the population participate in sport more than 12 times a year, compared to 70% in Sweden and almost 80% in Finland;
for physical activity: only 32% of adults in England take 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week, compared to 57% of Australians and 70% of Finns.
for sport: only 46% of the population participate in sport more than 12 times a year, compared to 70% in Sweden and almost 80% in Finland;
for physical activity: only 32% of adults in England take 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week, compared to 57% of Australians and 70% of Finns.
BBC sports channel
BBC SPORTS CHANNEL@sportbusiness
The BBC is reportedly looking to launch its own dedicated sports channel.
The BBC is reportedly looking to launch its own dedicated sports channel.
14 February 2005
27 % of Australian involved in sport or physical activity
more than one in four in organised sport@Australia
More than one in four (27 per cent) Australians aged 15 years and over were involved in organised sport or physical activity in the year to April 2004, according to figures this week released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
More than one in four (27 per cent) Australians aged 15 years and over were involved in organised sport or physical activity in the year to April 2004, according to figures this week released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
12 February 2005
IOC's Athletes' Career Programme
supporting athletes in their professional career@IOC
The programme is designed to facilitate the integration of athletes into the labour market at the end of their sporting careers.
The programme is designed to facilitate the integration of athletes into the labour market at the end of their sporting careers.
10 February 2005
sport and technology conference
sport and technology: conference 2005
The one-day conference will be held at BT Centre near St Paul's Cathedral, London, England on Friday, 4 March, 2005.
The one-day conference will be held at BT Centre near St Paul's Cathedral, London, England on Friday, 4 March, 2005.
sports law conference
SPORTS LAW CONFERENCE@sportbusiness
‘Sport and The Law – The 2005 Conference’ takes place in London on Tuesday, May 17.
‘Sport and The Law – The 2005 Conference’ takes place in London on Tuesday, May 17.
03 February 2005
UK's target sports
SPORT ENGLAND'S £315M FUNDING PLAN@sportbusiness
Sport England has set out its £315million four-year funding plan for 32 priority and development sports in England.
Sport England has set out its £315million four-year funding plan for 32 priority and development sports in England.
02 February 2005
31 January 2005
Paradigm shifts in the computer industry
open source paradigm shift@Tim Oreilly
Paradigm shifts occur from time to time in business as well as in science. And as with scientific revolutions, they are often hard fought, and the ideas underlying them not widely accepted until long after they were first introduced. What's more, they often have implications that go far beyond the insights of their creators.
Paradigm shifts occur from time to time in business as well as in science. And as with scientific revolutions, they are often hard fought, and the ideas underlying them not widely accepted until long after they were first introduced. What's more, they often have implications that go far beyond the insights of their creators.
28 January 2005
effective meeting management
Ideal Board Meetings@Feld Thoughts
The board package came out five days prior to the meeting so everyone had plenty of time to read it. We had a typical three hour board meeting that started on time. The meeting then occurred as follows:
- 5 minutes: Administrative items (approve the minutes, approve new options).
- 55 minutes: Department updates. We used the board package as the guide, but each exec spent a few minutes summarizing key points (rather than reading from the package) and then we drilled into Q&A and discussion on each area. It was a spirited discussion that was forward looking (e.g. "what are we doing in the next 30 days about issue X") rather than backward looking (e.g. "good job on doing Y last month.")
- 90 minutes: 2005 Strategic Priorities. We worked from a six page powerpoint presentation (that had crappy production value, but was high content value) and spent 80% of our time on one slide. The entire leadership team participated in the discussion - it wasn't a "presentation of a conclusion" but a "discussion about what to do given limited resources and divergent opportunities."
- 30 minutes: Executive Session (Board Only). We talked about a handful of personnel related issues, summarized the discussion, and set the tone for Q105.
The board package came out five days prior to the meeting so everyone had plenty of time to read it. We had a typical three hour board meeting that started on time. The meeting then occurred as follows:
- 5 minutes: Administrative items (approve the minutes, approve new options).
- 55 minutes: Department updates. We used the board package as the guide, but each exec spent a few minutes summarizing key points (rather than reading from the package) and then we drilled into Q&A and discussion on each area. It was a spirited discussion that was forward looking (e.g. "what are we doing in the next 30 days about issue X") rather than backward looking (e.g. "good job on doing Y last month.")
- 90 minutes: 2005 Strategic Priorities. We worked from a six page powerpoint presentation (that had crappy production value, but was high content value) and spent 80% of our time on one slide. The entire leadership team participated in the discussion - it wasn't a "presentation of a conclusion" but a "discussion about what to do given limited resources and divergent opportunities."
- 30 minutes: Executive Session (Board Only). We talked about a handful of personnel related issues, summarized the discussion, and set the tone for Q105.
27 January 2005
rugby needs to promote the game
IRB launches 'Total Rugby'@sportbusiness
Rugby on television is vital not only for the promotion of the game, but also for its development.
Rugby on television is vital not only for the promotion of the game, but also for its development.
21 January 2005
MOU = Australia + China
Closer sporting ties between Australia and China@ASC
Key points of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are:
- Greater cooperation and communication on international sports issues;
- Facilitation by both peak bodies of greater direct links between national sporting organisations in Australia and China;
- Encouragement of more cooperation and exchange between researchers in the fields of sport education, science, research and medicine;
- A joint commitment to working against doping and violence in sport, including a closer working relationship between the respective anti-doping bodies in both countries;
- Support for cooperation on training of sports administrators, coaches and athletes.
Key points of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are:
- Greater cooperation and communication on international sports issues;
- Facilitation by both peak bodies of greater direct links between national sporting organisations in Australia and China;
- Encouragement of more cooperation and exchange between researchers in the fields of sport education, science, research and medicine;
- A joint commitment to working against doping and violence in sport, including a closer working relationship between the respective anti-doping bodies in both countries;
- Support for cooperation on training of sports administrators, coaches and athletes.
11 January 2005
biology + engineering
Life, Reinvented@wired
A group of MIT engineers wanted to model the biological world. But, damn, some of nature's designs were complicated! So they started rebuilding from the ground up - and gave birth to synthetic biology.
A group of MIT engineers wanted to model the biological world. But, damn, some of nature's designs were complicated! So they started rebuilding from the ground up - and gave birth to synthetic biology.
05 January 2005
IOC pledge $1M in aid
IOC PLEDGE $1M IN AID@sportbusiness.com
The International Olympic Committee will donate $1million in aid for the tsunami disaster in Asia, according to a statement from the IOC.
The International Olympic Committee will donate $1million in aid for the tsunami disaster in Asia, according to a statement from the IOC.
03 January 2005
wish you all happy 2005!
Retrospective 2004: An Interview with Jacques Rogge@IOC
The IOC will continue to uphold and develop the social values of Olympic Solidarity, the role of women, development, culture and education, the environment and humanitarian action.
We believe in the educational value of sport, and encourage the athletes to respect the values of fair play, honesty, respect for the rules and fraternity.
The IOC will continue to uphold and develop the social values of Olympic Solidarity, the role of women, development, culture and education, the environment and humanitarian action.
We believe in the educational value of sport, and encourage the athletes to respect the values of fair play, honesty, respect for the rules and fraternity.
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