Experts in Sport

In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Serhat Yilmaz and Lerina Bright (Mission 89) join host Martin Foster to discuss Human trafficking in the global sports ecosystem.

Loughborough University, in partnership with Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch of the British Parliament, has released the first-ever comprehensive global thematic report on sport trafficking.

Listeners of the podcast can subscribe and download the latest episode by visiting iTunes, Spotify, and TuneIn. All subscribers will receive an alert once new episodes are published.  

The Experts in Sport podcast is a regular series that brings together experts from across Loughborough University with external thought leaders to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia with new episodes launched regularly.

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Intro 00:00

The issue 6:21 

Definitions 11:06

In and through sport 22:42

Around sport 34:47

Recommendations 43:20

Summary 53:18

Outros 1:06:31

In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Professor Mark Williams joins host Martin Foster to discuss How Elite Athletes Are Made. 

Professor Mark Williams has researched Sports Science for over 30 years, he has published hundreds of academic articles, written, and edited over 20 books and has worked at leading organisations around the world. In this podcast we focus on his book "The Best. How Elite Athletes are Made." We discuss a wide range of topics from how siblings and the environment we live in can impact our sporting success, the truth about the 10 000 hour rule, the power of coaching and much more. If you want to learn more about how elite athletes are made, then this podcast is a great place to start.

Intro 00:00

How Elite Athletes Are Made 3:25

Most important aspects 6:12 

Siblings 7:32

Helicopter parenting 9:24

Location 10:39

Age and academies 20:24

Early specialisation and 10000 hours 31:23

Born or made? 35:31

Practice 38:50

What makes the best coaches? 48:01

Next steps 1:03:48

Outros 1:06:09

In the latest episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, Dr Janine Coates (expert in inclusive PE and school sport), Tammy and her mum Lynn (stars from the 'Equal Play' documentary), and Helen Derby (Strategic Lead, Programmes, Activity Alliance) join host Martin Foster (Applied Sport Management Lead) to discuss how physical education can be improved to make it inclusive for everyone who takes part.

Intros 00:00

The research 2:51

Tammy's experience 5:55

Activity Alliance 10:17 

Examples 18:40 

The future 21:17

Wheelchair tennis 29:14

Outros 33:51

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