Academic wins IOC grant to investigate abuse education in sport
An Edge Hill academic has won a prestigious award from the International Olympic Committee to educate coaches and athletes in three countries about non-sexual abuse in sport.
Tag Archives: Sport
Five-star firsts down Keele
Big wins were enjoyed for Edge Hill University in football, hockey, badminton, tennis and volleyball as Northern Conference Cup fixtures again took centre stage.
Eagles swoop late to stun Keele
It was a tough week for many Edge Hill University teams, but one which did shine was the men’s basketball side, who overcame the loss of key men to defeat Keele firsts 60-59 in a dramatic Ormskirk finale.
Lloyd and Fletcher serve up a double
Northern Conference Cup action dominated the fixture list for Edge Hill University teams – and there were a plethora of goals to enjoy for many of the winning sides.
Tigers roar to victory
A first victory of the season for Edge Hill University’s rugby league side was one of the highlights of the latest round of BUCS league fixtures.
Edge Hill University student selected for England Women’s Rugby squad
Edge Hill University rugby star Rebecca Greenfield is on the England squad selected for the Women’s Rugby League historic tour of Papua New Guinea. Rebecca is one of the 23-strong team confirmed for what will be a poignant moment not only for England Women but also for international Women’s Rugby League as a whole. Women’s […]
Edge Hill professor expert in national health guidelines
Professor Stuart Fairclough from Edge Hill University’s Department of Sport and Physical Activity worked with other experts to inform the updated national guidelines on physical activity
Edge Hill support key to James’ life-changing desert experience
An Edge Hill University student who made headlines after recovering from life-threatening injuries is already looking forward to his next challenge after completing one of the world’s toughest races.
Academic expert to lead European funded study into child abuse in sport
Edge Hill University Academic Mike Hartill, an expert in sexual abuse in sport, is leading European funded research into child abuse within sport. The first study of its kind, the Child Abuse in Sport: European Statistics (CASES) project will survey around 12,000 young people across six EU countries to find out how many have […]
Survey reveals mixed picture for duty of care in the mental health of the sport’s workforce
In the first ever nationwide survey of its kind, academics at Edge Hill University, in partnership with DOCIAsport, have announced today (15 April) a mixed picture for mental illness and poor mental health experienced by people who play sport, exercise or who work in the UK sport and physical activity sector. Responses from over 1200 […]