The contradiction of LTPD
Written by:Â Shereen Smith Many sporting federations globally have realized the importance of Long-Term Programme Development to ensure the growth and grooming of world class athletes to represent their Nations in the competitive world and ultimately bring home the Trophy or gold medal. However, the problem comes in with the execution of these well laid out […]
Less Stress, More Success: How Smart Technology Is Transforming Student Living
Between studying, socializing, and exercising, student life can get pretty hectic. But smart technology promises to make things as stress-free as possible for students. In fact, 86% of college-aged millennials are willing to pay one-fifth more for a smart apartment, according to Schlage and Wakefield Research. Whether it’s a smart shower, coffee maker, or voice assistant, smart […]
Indigenous Games
Indigenous games are recreational activities that originated from a particular cultural group, community or people. These games are different from your mainstream sports, which are regulated by international federations, and have fixed rules. Conversely, indigenous games do not have internationally regulated rules for implementation; local organisers determine these according to the customs of the local […]
The Paradigm Shift in Coaching
I remember when I was a younger sportsperson, the coach was an individual who rocked up at the field, gathered the troops together and guided us through a couple of drills and prepared us for the games the coming weekend. I can’t recall any of my coaches having a clipboard with them with a defined […]
The 9 purposes of being a Sports Coach
We are living in competitive times so you need to be on top of your game in whatever you do. In this post I attempt to share the purposes of being a sports coach and also the important role that any coach plays in society. YOU GET TO FULFIL ATHLETES DREAMS– Almost all children are […]
Take charge coaches
Where would we all have been without a person that coached us or showed us what was right and what was wrong, or just on how to improve ourselves as people. That’s why a coach is an inspiring factor in life! What does it mean to be a coach that takes charge? In my mind, […]
How to become a Soccer Coach
The FIFA Soccer World Cup watched by millions, the hopes of millions rest on the shoulders of the very best practitioners of this beautiful game. Most of us could never hope to reach the levels of skill and performance that these players do, but the path to greatness is also tread by the coach who […]
Virgin Active Recruitment | Revolution
Hi all, Virgin Active here! One of the most exciting product releases of the year is coming, and we’re looking for Top Guns to launch it for us. This isn’t a spin class, it’s a REVOLUTION. You do not have to be ride or Group X qualified, but must have a recognised fitness qualification. Do […]
5 easy tips to keep you on the move
We all know that studying takes a lot out of us. This on top of the fact that you add a little more chaos into your life by doing this while you work. Working and coming home to study is easier said than done; most of us still want to keep our social lives going […]
Online Qualifications and why our online staff love them!
Aubrey – Fitness Certificate What do you enjoy most about this course? The ability to assist our students in the learning process to achieve their goal of becoming personal trainers in the industry. The course is extensive and adequately equips the individual with a blend of theory and practical learning for the work environment. What […]