Social Media in Mega-Sports Events (Journal -
Citation: Koronios K, Dimitropoulos P, Ntasis L. Strategic management of social media in mega sports events: An integrated framework for sponsorship and engagement. Journal of Management & Organization. Published online 2025:1-24. doi:10.1017/jmo.2025.10057
Abstract: The research is taken from the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that investigates social media management and usage through sport involvement, event attachment (i.e.. national pride), brand familiarity, sincerity, ubiquity of the sponsor (i.e., perceptions of profit-driven motives), and sponsor-event congruence– and engagement outcomes can determine and transform the relationship to sponsorship and consumer choices.
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Factors Affecting Sports Participation in Older Age (Journal - 30mins)
Citation: Faß E, Schlesinger T. The role of individual resources, health behaviour and age perception as determinants of sports participation in older age. Ageing and Society. 2021;41(4):746-772. doi:10.1017/S0144686X19001260
Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine the interrelationship between sport participation among older adults and their access to individual resources, as well as age-specific behaviors and attitudes. Factors such as social inequalities and the influence of social status, class mentaliy, and educational attainment are considered as determinants that affect sport participation. However, the health-promoting benefits of sport are identified as key motivators for sports engagement in later life.
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Athletes' Attitudes Towards Ultra-Processed Sports Foods ( Journal - 25mins)
Citation: Forsyth A, Mantzioris E. An online exploratory survey of Australian athletes’ and exercisers’ use of and attitudes towards ultra-processed sports foods. British Journal of Nutrition. 2023;130(9):1625-1636. doi:10.1017/S0007114523000648
Abstract: The study found that Australian athletes selected ultra-processed foods (UPF) as a convenient means to increase performance. Approximately half (51%) expressed concerns regarding the potential negative health effects of consuming UPF, which may affect both mental and physical health. The research examines the intake of and attitudes towards UPF among athletes, noting that UPFs are perceived as affordable, tastier, and less likely to contain banned substances.
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Replacing TV-watching Time with Physical Activity (Journal - 5mins)
Citation: Palazuelos-González R, Oude Voshaar RC, Liefbroer AC, Smidt N. Effects of substituting TV-watching time with physical activities or sleep on incident major depression. Results from the lifelines cohort study. European Psychiatry. 2025;68(1):e73. doi:10.1192/j.eurpsy.2025.10045
Abstract: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of reallocating TV watching time to other movement behaviors or sleep as a way of reducing major depression (MD). Evidence from the study concluded that replacing even 30-60 minutes of TV watching with other activities led to a decrease in the probability of MD. Additionally, a similar reduction in MD risk was seen when 60 minutes of TV watching was replaced with sleep.
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Factors Predicting Motivational Responses (Journal - 25mins)
Citation: Pineda-Espejel HA, López-Walle J, Tomás I. Situational and Dispositional Factors that Predict Motivation: a Multilevel Study. The Spanish Journal of Psychology. 2017;20:E20. doi:10.1017/sjp.2017.17
Abstract: The aim of the study is to better understand how both situational and dispositional factors influence motivational responses in sports. Situational goals are established within an achievement context and are often created by influential figures such as coaches. Dispositional factors, which play an important role in self-motivation, include behaviors and cognitive strategies developed over time in order to help athletes reach their goals and demonstrate competence.
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Long Term Effects of Young Patients with Congenital Heart Disease (Journal-5mins)
Citation: Ferrero P, Piazza I, Poggioli G, Chessa M, Lorenzelli F. Long-term effects of physical training on cardiopulmonary exercise parameters in young patients with congenital heart diseases. Cardiology in the Young. 2024;34(4):831-837. doi:10.1017/S1047951123003621
Abstract: This study examines cardiopulmonary exercise measures in young adults with congenital heart disease (CHD) who participate in a physical training program, and tracks changes in these changes over time. Additionally, it compares the exercise metabolism of people with CHD engaged in regular training to that of a matched control group. Notably, the ventilatory equivalent for CO₂ did not show a significant difference between those who exercise and others.
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Perfection(ism) in Sport (Audi-Video with Dr. John Dunn – 33:10mins)
Citation: Dunn, J. (Host). (2021, May 28). Perfection(ism) in Sport. Audiovisual. University of Alberta. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1amRLVblEQ65LcCVQ6VET_7eNIZ9DpJsx/view?usp=sharing
Abstract: Healthy/Unhealthy Perfectionism; Perfectionism strivings and concerns. Impacts of different kinds of perfectionism on sports performance (compliments psychology module).
License - CC-BY-NC
OER Lesson Plan: Instructor's Guide to Perfection(ism) in Sport.
Learning Objectives: Developing an understanding of perfectionistic strivings and concerns, and how these factors influence healthy (adaptive), and unhealthy (maladaptive) perfectionism, and how these behaviors impact sport performance.
Supplement Use by British Soldiers in Training (Journal - 10mins)
Citation: Casey A, Hughes J, Izard RM, Greeves JP. Supplement use by UK-based British Army soldiers in training. British Journal of Nutrition. 2014;112(7):1175-1184. doi:10.1017/S0007114514001597
Abstract: This study assessed supplement use among UK-based British Army soldiers under training and staff. Findings show that daily nutritional supplements can offset about two-thirds of energy deficit during eight weeks of intense training, help maintain body and lean mass, support immune function, and reduce physical declines. The main reasons for taking supplements were recovery, performance enhancement, preparation for training or activity, and dietary supplementation.
License: The Authors 2014. This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution licence (http:// creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), which permits unrestricted re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Johnny Wilkinson (Rugby News Article ‑ 6mins)
Citation: Moss, S. (2010, May 10). Johnny Wilkinson: 'I had to be perfect in everyone's eyes. It was so tiring'. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2010/may/10/jonny-wilkinson-rugby-injuries-toulon
Themes: Fear of failure, perfectionism is outcome-based, injuries, and identity loss.
License : CC-BY
OER Lesson Plan: Johnny Wilkinson - Defining Healthy Perfectionism (Class Exercise time: 15-20minutes).
Learning Outcome – Students will identify examples of maladaptive (unhealthy) perfectionism in the article, as well as describe how Johnny Wilkinson developed a healthier approach towards perfection in his sport.
Forgiveness and Failure (Article - 5mins)
Citation: Brown, M. (2020, January 2). Striving for perfection can help athletes bounce back from failure – if they forgive themselves, research shows. Folio. https://www.folio.ca/striving-for-perfection-can-help-athletes-bounce-back-from-failureif-they-forgive-themselves-research-shows/
Abstract: University of Alberta Study: Investigating perfectionism and performance after failure in competitive athletics (first of its kind).
License: CC-BY 4.0
Self-Compassion (Animated Short- 4:42mins)
Citation: Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kfUE41-JFw
Abstract: A six-step SC exercise in how to calm negative internal voices and create positive self-care. Steps 1 – 6 explores such concepts as the difficulty of the task, family histories, the odds, luck, self-worth, and temporary experiences. Ref: School of Life. (2017). Self-Compassion [Animated Short].
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Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport (Video-2:41mins)
Citation: Gilchrist, J. [SSHRC-CRSH]. (2018). Self-Compassion Protects Against Negative Emotions in Sport. (Video). Youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SftzbqwHCXk
Abstract: Video describes research taken of 580 adolescent female athletes over 3 years and how SC positively affected young girls staying in sport; SC was seen as a protective factor against body-image guilt and shame. See Also: ‘USC Athletes in What Makes a Body Beautiful’ (Video).
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