Case Study
Study finds negative gender stereotypes hinders performance
A recent study published in Sex Roles sheds light on how these stereotypes can significantly impact the motor performance and learning of adolescent girls in sports. Researchers found that exposure to prolonged negative gender stereotypes can hinder... more »
Study: Team sports aids in improved child cognition
According to a recent European study, children who participate in team sports at a young age are more likely to have higher intelligence. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland studied more than 500 children... more »
Early findings from 10-year Drake Football Study published
The first data results from the 10-year Drake Football Study have now been published. Launched in 2019, the Drake Football Study is tracking the physical and mental health of around 170 men’s and women’s footballers –... more »
Study links football to higher odds of Parkinson’s disease
Adult males who played football were associated with higher odds of self-reported Parkinson's disease, according to a recent study. Researchers from Boston University's Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center examined 1,875 adult males who participated in sports,... more »
Study cites isometric exercises as best to help lower blood pressure
According to a recent systematic review, isometric exercises are the best to lower your blood pressure. Exercises like wall sits and planks performed regularly were mentioned as examples in a systematic review and meta-analysis published... more »
Study compares hydration levels of milk to other drinks
A hydrating, replenishing sports beverage is probably already sitting in your refrigerator. A study from Scotland’s St. Andrews University compared the hydration from several different drinks, and found that beverages with a little bit of sugar, fat... more »
McMaster Univ. study shares best weight training practices
A study by McMaster University kinesiologists found that whether using heavy or light weights, lifting them as much as possible builds strength and muscle. The kinesiologists studied many of the popular variables when it comes... more »
Study suggests headers in soccer not as harmful as originally thought
A new study suggests soccer 'headers' may not cause irrevocable harm damage — as long as the technique is properly taught. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied the repetitive impacts of headers by athletes... more »
