In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Steven Bradbury joins host Martin Foster to discuss Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in Sports Leadership. 

Intro 00:00
Equality and equity 1:49 
Leading the way: the background 3:19 
Levels of representation 6:52 
Benefits of a diverse workforce 9:55
Challenges 14:27
Barriers 23:15
Examples of good practice 26:02
Recommendations 34:12
Next steps 41:27
Outro 46:17

Physical activity levels of children in England and around the world remain stubbornly low. 

Research has shown that Physical Education can inspire children to embrace physical activity and sport, yet the curriculum that is delivered nationwide remains narrow with a heavy focus on skill development for sport.  

In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, Professor David Kirk and Professor Ash Casey discuss Models-based practice with host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead). The trio cover what models-based practice is, the potential benefits and the best way to apply Models-based practice within schools. 

Professor Ash Casey is the Programme Director for the MSc and PGCE in Education with QTS (Physical Education) at Loughborough University. Ash maintains an active presence on X (formerly Twitter) (@DrAshCasey) and operates a blog (www.PEPRN.com), dedicated to translating research into practical applications Physical Education and Pedagogy. His research explores pedagogical models, teacher development through social media, and pedagogies of technology.  

Professor David Kirk is an educational researcher with teaching and research interests in educational innovation, curriculum history, and physical education and sport pedagogy. He is the founding editor of the peer reviewed journal Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy (Routledge) and editor of Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport. He has held academic appointments previously in universities in England, Australia, Ireland and Belgium and is currently Honorary Professor of Human Movement Studies at the University of Queensland. 

Intro 00:00
Background of P.E 3:04 
What is the purpose of P.E.? 12:59 
Models based practise 22:30
An Activist Approach 34:53
In practise 36:49
What’s next? 48:39

Safeguarding and interpersonal abuse in sport – the development and potential impact of the IOC consensus statement. 

Last month, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reaffirmed its commitment to safe sport by announcing the release of its third consensus statement on safeguarding and interpersonal violence in sport. 

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, hosted Martin Foster is joined by those involved in delivering this initiative. 

The panel, featuring Prof Daniel Rhind (Loughborough University), Prof Yetsa Adebodunde Tuakli-Wosornu, (Stanford University), and Kirsty Burrows (Head of the IOC's Safe Sport Unit), discuss the background to the consensus statement, its development, the overarching recommendations and what this means for wider stakeholders. 

Intro 00:00 
Consensus statement importance 2:52  
Research rationale 7:42  
Definitions 9:14 
Methodology 16:31 
Findings 18:06 
Sport and society 28:27 
Intentional interpersonal violence 34:43 
Recommendations 41:28 
What changes do you want to see? 52:02 
Outros 56:01 

In the latest Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professor Paul Downward to discuss the UK’s low levels of sport participation. 

The podcast includes discussions on government policy and its impact on participation rates, and what needs to change to encourage more people to become active.

Intro 00:00
Participation rates 7:10 
History of monitoring 12:19 
How have things changed? 17:27 
General trends 22:46
Specific trends 25:57
Fitness industry 30:27
Biggest impact 37:18
Future of policy 39:29
What are we trying to achieve? 50:06
The future 55:04

Axel Dopfer, Professor Duncan Walker, Dr Richard Ferguson, and Josh Cresswell join us to discussHow Loughborough University's world-class sports ecosystem helped alumnus Axel Dopfer break the German hour record.

Intros 0:00 
University approach 6:55  
Training as a Loughborough student 11:20  
Memorable moments 14:26  
Interdisciplinary aspect 16:37  
Heat acclimation 27:52  
Training smart 32:02  
Build up to the day 39:34  
Methodology 48:29  
The Event 52:24  
What next? 56:47  
How to find out more 1:03:22  

Professor Jonathan Folland and Dr Tom Balshaw join host Stuart McErlain-Naylor to break down the anatomy of Strongman Champion Eddie Hall and highlight the key characteristics that enabled him to break world records in the deadlift. 

Time Stamps: 
00:00 Intros 
1:04 An evening with Eddie Hall 
5:16 Scope of research 
10:13 Why Eddie Hall?
11:55 Preparation 
16:50 What did the day entail?
22:19 Main findings of the case study
26:24 Under or over developed? 
28:43 Tendon adaptation 
34:44 Injury risk 
37:07 Inherited characteristics 
42:11 Limiting factors in human performance 
43:43 What else is there to know about Eddie? 
45:58 Current and future research 
49:27 Where to find out more
50:55 Outros  

Journal: https://journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1152/japplphysiol.00342.2024

Professor Vicky Tolfrey chats to host Dan Trussell to discuss the Paralympics in Paris, wheelchair sport and what's to come after the Games. 

Intros 0:00
Wheelchair configuration in tennis 0:43 
Competitive edge 4:28
Athlete collaboration 5:26
What to expect from wheelchair sport 7:10
Wheelchair basketball at Loughborough 8:11
The future of parasport 9:41
Parasport and society 14:11
Outros 19:29

In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, discusses research within Para sport at Loughborough and its potential across the landscape of sport with guests, Vladyslava Kravchenko, Alasdair Donaldson, and Jennifer Wong, of Loughborough University.

Time stamps:
0.00-4.03 - Introduction
4.04- 8.31 - Why Loughborough?
8.32- 10.49 - Development of Para sport at Loughborough
10.50-12.32 - Examples of Para sport development
12.33-17.32 - Developing the workforce
17.33-24.05 - Opportunity at Loughborough
24.06- 28.34 - International relations 
28.35-34.04 - Para sport against stigma 
34.05-42.37 - London 2012 Legacy
42.38-45.53 - Barriers and stigma
45.54-48.25 - Making noise toolkit
48.26-49.54 - Diplomacy and international governance PhD
49.55-51.25 - Outros 

Loughborough University alumna, Paula Radcliffe MBE, joins host, Martin Foster, in this episode of the Experts in Sport Podcast to discuss her experience as a student athlete at Loughborough and her successful career within athletics.

Timestamps:
0.00-1.23 - Intro
1.24-7.14 - Experience as a student at Loughborough University
7.14-9.57 - Combining academia and sport
9.58-12.34 - Student life
12.35-15.22 - Partnered running
15.23-17.51 - Loughborough traditions
17.52-25.06 - Preparation for competition as a student
25.07-31.22 - Changes in practice and training
31.23-34.57 - Menstrual cycle
34.58-42.52 - Androcentrism vs women in sport & training during pregnancy
42.53-47.08 - Further work
47.09-51.02 - Getting into running
51.03-51.47 - Outro

Dr Verity Postlethwaite, from the School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, joins host, Dan Trussell, to discuss Spirit of 2012 and the importance of legacy that exists within major sporting competitions.

Sport PR Manager, Dan Trussell, is joined by Professor Liam Heaney, who provides an insight into how athletes are tested on the biggest stage and the work that Loughborough University is carrying out in the area.