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Open Uni Sport@OU_Sport
11 Apr 2025
After 12 and a half years on this platform we have decided that it is time for a change as things just haven't been the same as they used to be lately. We have had lots of fun over the years and hope you will follow us on our new Bluesky account: bsky.app/profile/ou-sport.bs…

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OU Careers and Employability Services@OpenUniCareers
7 Apr 2025
Careers Express is your one-stop-shop for everything you need to build your career confidence this month. The newsletter covers all the OU’s latest careers events, resources and opportunities. Find the latest edition at opportunityhub.open.ac.uk/st…
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Dr Ben Langdown@BenLangdown
26 Mar 2025
Closing soon: 31/03/2025 Join the @OU_Sport team! We are currently advertising to recruit a Sports Biomechanics Lecturer. Follow the link below, and reach out if you have any questions: jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Lecturer… #sportsbiomechanics #sportsciencejobs #biomechanics
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Check out our exciting new range of #TeamOUsport kit! kitlocker.com/theopenunivers…
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Today is World Sleep Day and sleep is an important part of any athlete's schedule, so we thought we would share this article: 'How do athletes manage sleep, and how can you improve yours?' - bbc.com/sport/tennis/article…

Sleep hygiene: Tips, advice & secrets on improving sleep from athletes

For World Sleep Day, BBC Sport examines how athletes get their shut eye and explores the best sleep hygiene tips

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JOIN OUR TEAM!! We currently have a vacancy for a Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics. You can find out more on the link below jobs.open.ac.uk/job/Lecturer…

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Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport theconversation.com/ilona-ma… via @ConversationUK

Ilona Maher and the myth of feminine fragility – how one rugby player is reshaping sport

Maher’s popularity signals a generational shift.

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Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025: can the England Roses go all the way? open.ac.uk/blogs/OU-Sport/?p…
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With 2025 set to be another bumper year for women's sport #TeamOUsport's Helen Owton explores the key players of 2024 and 2025 in the article 'The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025' open.edu/openlearn/health-sp…

The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025

Women’s sport continued to rise in popularity in 2024. Review the key players for 2024 and explore the potential up-and-comers for 2025 in this article.

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Dr Ben Langdown@BenLangdown
27 Jan 2025
Really pleased to see our junior golf warm-up paper published online. Open Access - full paper available 👇 Great work leading this one @chris_goswami & Alan. Looking forward to supporting more research from the team Middlesbrough College. #Golfscience #WarmUp #SandC @OU_Sport
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@IUSCA
24 Jan 2025
🚨Published Today🚨 Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols on Junior Golfers’ Drive Performance By Chris L. Goswami, Alan J. Shepherd, Ben L. Langdown, Jamie M. Knight and Andrew J. Maguire 📲Read the full article for 🆓 by hitting the link below!👇 🔗journal.iusca.org/index.php/…
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Changing the narrative about athlete mothers’ comeback stories theconversation.com/changing… via @ConversationCA

Changing the narrative about athlete mothers’ comeback stories

Portraying athlete mothers as super moms and their successes as surprising ignores the difficulties of balancing motherhood and sport without support.

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Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research theconversation.com/exercise… via @ConversationUK

Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research

The more physically active a person was, the better they performed on a memory test the following day.

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Dr Ben Langdown@BenLangdown
13 Dec 2024
PhD Opportunities at The OU @OU_ECYS: We have a few @OU_Sport PhD adverts live at the moment. Click on the link to explore the 'Faculty funded studentships': wels.open.ac.uk/research/res… PhDs in Tennis and Golf can make use of our new Sports Science Lab and equipment!

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Rob@RobertDevenney1
30 Nov 2024
Just submitted my first assignment (TMA01) for module E312 Athletic Development: A Psychological Perspective. One assignment down and three to go for my fifth year at @OpenUniversity. Onto TMA02 @OU_Sport #Sport&FitnessDegree #Persevering #OneStepAtATime
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We can post loads of interesting stuff about sport and exercise but we know that posts about animals is what everyone really wants to see! Please tag us in pictures of your #TeamOUsportPets to make our feed fun for December (seasonal dress optional 😄) Any pets welcome! 🐶🐱🐰🐍
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Bobby Burns@bobbyburns99
11 Nov 2024
I am delighted to share that I’ve officially graduated with a First Class Honours in Business Management (Sport & Football) after six years of study at the Open University!🎓📚 (1/2)
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Dr Ben Langdown@BenLangdown
11 Nov 2024
Helping to shape future #MassageGun percussive therapy research / applied protocols - Check out our latest open access paper in the area, led by the brilliant @LornaMackay3! @therabody @OU_Sport @JoanSimons2 @JitkaVseteckova #sportscience #flexibility #theragun #gymtraining
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Great new article from #TeamOUsport 's @StephDoehler_OU
Steph Doehler@StephDoehler_OU
22 Oct 2024
📢NEW ARTICLE ⚽️ My latest research explores the experiences of women football fans on X. From building supportive communities to facing abuse and stereotypes, discover how gender influences their online interactions. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.… Thanks to @commsportj @SAGEPublishers
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The Open University
@OpenUniversity
16 Oct 2024
Have you watched 'Just One Thing' yet? The OU-BBC series, a follow-up to the late Michael Mosley's BBC Radio 4 show, offers simple wellbeing tips 🍃📚🕊️ Dr. Ben Langdown has helped create an interactive tool on healthy habits – take a look! ow.ly/BlNI50TKNAu
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