Experts in Sport

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Experts in Sport

Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. 

  1. 3D AGO

    E90 - Pain killer use in sport. Short term gain for long term pain!

    In today’s podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Daniel Read, Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University, to discuss the use of painkillers in sport. Painkiller use in sport is more widespread than many people realise. In this episode, we uncover some shocking statistics and explore the reasons why athletes turn to pain relief—sometimes at great personal risk. Using real-world examples from across the sporting world, we examine the pressures, motivations, and implications behind this growing issue. Painkiller use in sport: 2:14 Examples: 6:54 Frequency: 11:54 Classifications: 16:01 Recreational use: 19:14 Why?: 20:44 Capital: 23:41 Problems: 26:58 What needs to change?: 30:25 Youth football: 48:06 Further research: 51:09 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. Follow Loughborough University: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lborouniversity Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lborouniversity/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lborouniversity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lborouniversity/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/loughborough-university/ Website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/ #LboroGrad #LboroFamily #ExpertsinSport

    55 min

  2. MAY 19

    E89: How sport works. From Government funding to participation. A comparison of Sweden and the UK.

    Today, I’m joined by Professor Josef Fahlén, Professor Paul Downward, and Dr. Mat Dowling to explore how sport functions in different contexts. We often hear about sport and physical activity in Scandinavia—but what can we actually learn from their approach? In this podcast, we compare the Swedish and UK sport systems, discussing a wide range of topics including government funding, sports clubs, schools, facilities, and cultural influences. We also delve into the challenges of trying to implement ideas from one country into another. Intros: 00:00 Swedish sport: 3:07  UK sport: 5:43  Comparison: 12:41  Swedish sport again: 15:51  UK sport again: 22:26  Cultural differences: 27:04  What is sport for?: 42:31  The future: 46:56 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. Follow Loughborough University:    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lborouniversity  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lborouniversity/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lborouniversity  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lborouniversity/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/loughborough-university/  Website: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/ #LboroGrad #LboroFamily #ExpertsinSport

    54 min

  3. APR 30

    E88 - The Myth of Systems Change: Why Your Efforts Are Futile (And What to Do Instead)

    In the latest episode of Experts in Sport, Dr Luke Roberts, author of Leading Schools and Sustaining Innovation: How to Think Big and Differently in Complex Systems, joins host Martin Foster to discuss systems change. If you’ve been involved in the sport, physical activity, health, education, business, or any other sector, you’ll likely have heard people talk about systems change. You may have seen attempts to create change, but more often than not, the outcomes don’t match expectations. In today’s podcast, we explore what systems change really means. We begin by defining the concept and discussing the common challenges people face when trying to bring about meaningful change, using real-world examples. We then shift focus to what is required to create and sustain systems change over time. We hope this episode inspires anyone looking to make a positive impact and become a systems change leader of the future. Intros: 0:00 What is Systems Change?: 3:42 Purpose of the system: 10:32 Examples: 15:45 Systems Mapping: 29:32 Getting the system ready for change: 36:00 Maintain and Sustain: 42:23 Changing the icing not the cake: 45:35 What's next?: 52:24

    56 min

  4. MAR 19

    E87 - Human trafficking in the global sports ecosystem

    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. https://mission89.org/ 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

    1h 7m

  5. MAR 5

    E86 - How Elite Athletes Are Made

    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

    1h 7m

  6. FEB 5

    E85: Equal Play - Improving physical education for everyone

    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

    35 min

  7. JAN 22

    E84: Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion in Sports Leadership

    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

    47 min

  8. JAN 8

    E83: How Physical Education in schools can be improved through Models-based practice

    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

    1 hr
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Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. 

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  • Creator
    Loughborough University
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
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    © 2025 Experts in Sport
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