The Essex website uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are consenting to their use. Please visit our cookie policy to find out which cookies we use and why. View cookie policy.

Blog results for:

''

Search again

11-20 of 22 results

11-20 of 22 results

sport and exercise, sport and exercise

Blog post

Creatine supplements what the research says about how they can help you get in shape

Creatine supplements what the research says about how they can help you get in shape

Dr Henry Chung

19 January 2023

Blog post

McCartney Aldous: My start-up journey

McCartney Aldous: My start-up journey

Class of 2022 graduate McCartney Aldous recently left Essex with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science.

Essex Startups

20 September 2022

Blog post

Benefits of physical activities for mental health

We know physical activity is good for our mental health – so why are we ignoring the evidence?

Dr Claire Wicks

25 August 2022

Podcast

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

Getting Everyone Active - The Louder Than Words Podcast

As lifestyles change how do we stay active and stay healthy. What interventions can change behaviour, improve the environment and offer access to activities which can promote our wellbeing? Dr Ruth Lowry and Dr Paul Freeman from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences talk about supporting individuals and communities to live healthier more active lives from crafts and nature to drumming and gardening.

Dr Paul Freeman, Professor Jules Pretty, Dr Ruth Lowry

28 April 2022

Blog post

Being active in your community

Being active in your community

Dr Ruth Lowry and Dr Paul Freeman from the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences talk about supporting individuals and communities to live healthier more active lives from cycling and walking to drumming and gardening.

Dr Paul Freeman, Dr Ruth Lowry

28 April 2022

Podcast

The Babylab, children and nature

The Babylab, children and nature

Baby and child development are the focus of the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast. Professor Jules Pretty looks at the work of the Babylab at the University of Essex, how it helps us understand the development of children and reflects on the impact of nature on children throughout their development. He speaks to Dr Maria Filippetti and Dr Silvia Rigato from the Department of Psychology and Dr Jo Barton from the School of Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences.

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti, Professor Jules Pretty

16 December 2021

Blog post

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

The Essex Babylab, understanding child development and the impact of nature

Dr Silvia Rigato, Dr Jo Barton, Dr Maria Filippetti

16 December 2021

Blog post

Helping MS-UK runners at the London Marathon

Our second year Sports Therapy students helped runners after they’d completed the London Marathon.

Tracy Lewis

14 October 2021

Podcast

Nature as Therapy - The Louder Than Words Podcast

Nature as Therapy - The Louder Than Words Podcast

In the latest episode of the Louder Than Words Podcast, Jules Pretty and Martha Dixon will explore how University of Essex academics are providing the evidence on the impact of green exercise and natural therapy. This is helping us understand the better use of what we might call the natural health service. They also speak to the Wilderness Foundation and Trust Links about putting these insights into action and transforming lives.

Professor Jules Pretty

15 June 2021

Blog post

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health

Winter exercise is important for maintaining physical and mental health - here's why

Dr Jo Barton, Dr Ruth Lowry

12 November 2020

WE ARE
ESSEX ARE YOU?
Get a prospectus Get to know Essex
STUDY
Find a course
LIFE
RESEARCH
EXPLORE
CONTACT US
Contact


  • +44 (0) 1206 873333
  • University of Essex
  • Wivenhoe Park
  • Colchester CO4 3SQ

 

 

University of Essex - Where change happens

CONNECT WITH US
© 2024 University of Essex. All rights reserved