The Lab is an online library of research on sport and recreation issues.
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The Lab includes a broad range of opinions. Not all of these are supported or endorsed by the department, or reflect DSR policy. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but we are not responsible for the content of external websites. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) in the provision of much of this material.
Coaching Lab
Powerpoint slides of Wayne Goldsmith's presentation
Doing the 'right' training at the 'right' time with a young child can maximise their future potential as an adult athlete. (Peak Performance)
Canadas' 2008 Summer Olympic Games review process particularly emphasised the importance of an athletes strong working relationship with their coaches.
Whilst all great coaches are unique and very special individuals, there are some common factors.
Learn to unleash your coaching potential with this article by Wayne Goldsmith.
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Community Lab
The simple act of exercise and not fitness itself can convince you that you look better, a new University of Florida study finds. (Medical News Today)
Maori development aspirations and growth are alive and well with collaborations within Sport Hawkes Bay. The Maori context is embedded into Sport Hawke's Bay's programmes and activities.
While little is known about the causes of glioma, researchers at the National Cancer Institute have found that this rare but often deadly form of brain cancer may be linked to early life physical activity and height. (Medical News Today)
England's Active People Survey 3 results (from the latest 12 month period, July 2008 to July 2009) for club membership by individual sport. EXCEL Spreadsheet (Sport England)
The community sector includes 11 distinctly different sub-sectors (including the Culture, Sports and Recreation sub-sector) that are diverse in terms of size, number of organisations, income sources, contribution to GDP and reliance on volunteers.
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Education Lab
Physical activity enhances children's learning capabilities and leads to better performance in the classroom.
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Facilities Lab
Simon Weatherill, Chief Executive of the Victorian State Sport Centres Trust, believes that the current economic climate demands that recreation and sport facilities adopt business models with a lower cost base, while also looking at lower cost strategies
No matter which country you are in, new research finds those who live in an urban neighborhood are twice as likely to be physically active then those in the suburbs.
This publication is the first major evaluation of smart growth policies in the United States, the result of a two-year effort involving 21 contributing researchers convened by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy. (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, US)
The Atlanta Regional Commission, is using the Lifelong Communities Initiative to produce policies, programs, and designs that will allow individuals and families to remain in a neighborhood as they age.
This toolkit (SSET) aims to give sport organisations the tools required to incorporate sustainability organisationally and to plan and execute sustainable sport events.
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Health Lab
Half of all Swedish elite volleyball players suffer at least one injury per season. One important reason may be that most players perform injury-preventing strength training unsupervised. This is shown in a new thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy.
UK Sport, in partnership with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) have this week announced the launch of the Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO). (UK Sport)
Learn to change your perspective of anxiety and develop optimal anxiety levels so as to help your sporting performance. (NSCA's Performance Training Journal)
New research shows that women benefit more from playing recreational soccer than from running when it comes to overall fitness. And that's not all - women playing soccer experience a higher degree of motivation when it comes to sticking to their sport.
The purpose of this article is twofold; 1) review and critique the evidence for core training, and 2) raise thought-provoking questions for future research on core training. (NSCA's Performance Training Journal)
Officials Lab
Angie Calder, Applied Sports Knowledge
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will fund Griffith University and Australia's elite sporting bodies to develop a wearable, real-time electronic sensor to record and monitor the bowling action during delivery.
Dr Michael Lloyd, Performance Psychologist
Dr Michael Lloyd, Performance Psychologist
Sally Anderson Sports Dietitian-Nutritionist
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Sport Lab
An Auckland company that has developed a golf practice and fitness facility is now taking the concept to the world, via China.
Following its approval by WADA's Executive Committee on September 19, the 2010 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods is now available. This List will go into effect on January 1, 2010. (WADA)
Sport England and Facebook have announced a new partnership that will transform the way sports bodies engage with participants as they deliver a lasting Olympic legacy of one million people playing more sport. (Sport England)
Fifteen profiles which show participation levels in various sport or recreation activities. These reports can all be found on the Sport and Recreation Profiles section on the home page of the Active NZ website. (Active NZ)
Sport England has created a new official partnership with StreetGames to give national governing bodies, local councils and other sports providers new ways to engage with young people in disadvantaged communities. (Sport England)
Youth Lab
Understand the impact of the British Government’s play investment on children and parents satisfaction and use of play spaces, as well as wider outcomes linked to children’s health and well-being, and impacts on local communities.
Results from a massive survey of Change4Life families show that almost three quarters (72 per cent) of their children are not getting 60 minutes of daily activity outside of school.
According to a five-year study, while teens are generally more active in warmer months, significant drops in physical activity during winter months contributes to a general slowdown in exercise habits throughout adolescence that could persist over time.
Findings from a pilot study that examined the effects of integrating physical activity with maths lessons, on overall physical activity levels during the school day in primary school aged children.
Findings from a University of Illinois study suggests that physical activity may increase students' cognitive control – or ability to pay attention – and also result in better performance on academic achievement tests.
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