Academic News October 2008
Dear Jamie, Welcome to the October issue of Academic News. In this issue we introduce an important new title which investigates the challenge posed to public health by the increasing levels of youth...
View ArticleMotivating Physical Activity
Motivating People to Be Physically Active, Second Edition, translates research, theories and concepts of behavioural science into a useful handbook for health professionals involved in the planning,...
View ArticleLoughborough Professor meets Olympic Chief
Loughborough University Professor Stuart Biddle has met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge to discuss how the world’s largest sporting movement can encourage more young...
View ArticleKeynote Speakers announced
Held every four years, this showcase event will take place over five days in the prestigious Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre adjacent to the historic River Clyde and plenary keynote speakers...
View ArticleDoes playing video games constitute a workout?
The benefits of a variety of physical and social activities such as gardening, resistance training and walking have already been examined for older nursing home residents. While these studies have...
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