New web-based tool to improve football development
An innovative sports science tool – based on the research of a University of Stirling academic – is aiming to revolutionise talent identification and development in youth football players.
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The teaching in the nursing degree is led by staff who have backgrounds in nursing, or who are still working with the NHS. This allows teaching staff to impart interesting, valuable and current knowledge to students.
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Male dominance of discussions around steroid use may increase risk to women
Women who use steroids may be at “higher risk” because discussions around the issue are often dominated by men, new research has revealed.
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