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A University of Wolverhampton sports psychologist has helped to develop an online test for BBC Lab UK’s biggest ever experiment. ‘Can You Compete Under Pressure?’ is presented by Olympic legend and performance expert Michael Johnson and looks at why some people are able to perform under pressure, and why some people can't. During the 20 minute online test, participants receive a personal per...

Dear Student member Do you have a dissertation you are proud of? Would you like to present your results at the pre-Olympic Convention this July and meet the world's leading sport and exercise scientists? We are still accepting poster presentations and can offer BASES students the concessionary Early Bird Rate to register. Send your poster abstract as soon as possible to abstracts@icsemi...

International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport19 – 23 July 2012, SECC, Glasgow, UK From week to week, we will be bringing you previews of the cutting edge and diverse science on offer at the International Convention on Science Education and Medicine in Sport… The athlete’s heart and prevention of sudden death in sport The recent shock of a sudden cardiac arrest...

Benefits of BASES endorsement For students, the BASES undergraduate endorsement scheme (BUES) provides a reliable list of meticulously tested courses and ensures that students' investments are rewarded with a high standard of education: Studying the three disciplinary areas – Biomechanics, Physiology and Psychology Exposure to the interdisciplinary study of sport and exer...

Why Get Involved in Committee Work for BASES? BASES is a professional membership association that relies heavily on the work of volunteers. Getting involved in committee work can be a highly enjoyable and rewarding activity. A sample of individuals who already contribute to BASES gave their reasons why… “I want to contribute to the lead UK professional body” “It helps develop my skills and c...

Journal of Sports Sciences Free articles available for BASES membersClick here to go to the Member Area. To subscribe on special discounted rate for BASES members visit the journals homepage at http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rjsp

A big thank you goes out to James Beale, Conference Organiser and his team for organising a very successful conference at the University of East London. To see all winners of awards go to the Hall of Fame at Student Conference Awards Hall of Fame

Dear Member If you are energetic, highly organised, detail-oriented and up-to-date with current developments, then a position on the The Sport and Exercise Scientist Editorial Advisory Board may be for you. We are looking for people with expertise in the at least one of the following topic areas: Education and Professional Development Nutrition Biomechanics/Performance Analysis. The pers...

The Dairy Council’s April newsletter is now available. This is the sixth of a series of nine that forms part of the EU funded ‘Milk it for all its worth’ campaign, designed to promote the importance of physical activity and good nutrition,  including low fat milk, in young people, and to provide key professionals with information on the science supporting milk, good nutrition and its poten...

The Dairy Council, as part of the EU funded ‘Milk it for all it’s worth’ campaign have updated its Nutrition and Sport Information Guide. This booklet is written for young people and includes good tips on what to eat pre, post and during training/competition as well as looking at hydration. This resource is free, as is postage and packing.  If you work in the training and coaching of youn...