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More important than any record SwimNetwork Share     Not in a different time zone, not in a different area code. A lot of close, but not quite moments at NCAAs on record swims. But still, close. The swimming world has an indication now of one of the many —and perhaps the central—questions that dripped off the lava from Mount Fastsuit's final explosion: When will the records fall? If the last few weeks were any indication, it could start again this summer. More
The other side of Ryan Lochte SwimNetwork Share
Whenever anyone familiar with the world of swimming hears the name "Ryan Lochte" they grin, like they know him personally. Whatever image the name "Ryan Lochte" brings to mind—the point is, you have one. He is a character in the story of swimming, whether you know him personally or not. At first glimpse, Ryan Lochte is not a rehearsed enigma like Michael Phelps and he's not perfectly manicured like Natalie Coughlin. Instead, Ryan Lochte feels like an old friend to us, a Holden Caulfield man-child character walking amongst us on the pool deck. But there's another side to Lochte, the side not frequently reported on, since it's less glamorous and glitzy than his all-white tuxedo he once wore to a Golden Goggles ceremony. Ryan Lochte, philanthropist. More Hey coach, One teaching style does not fit all! By Dianne C. Jones, Ed.D., Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Coaching University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Share
As coaches, we all have preferred teaching styles that may or may not match the learning styles of our athletes. In fact, we may not even know the learning styles of our athletes. As a result of our ignorance about the learning needs of our athletes, as well as our inability to communicate in a manner that they can comprehend, we may not be providing all athletes with the fullest opportunity to learn and—equally important—perform. The way the coach presents information and feedback impacts the athletes' ability to understand new concepts and acquire new skills and techniques. As such, a key effectiveness strategy for coaches who wish to create a learning relationship that accelerates learning in the athletic domain is to gain a greater understanding of their athletes' learning styles. More
Getting college students to eat better using a stealthy strategy Science Daily Share
How do you get college students to eat better? A new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that a "stealth" strategy of raising the students' awareness of environmental and social issues related to food can persuade them to eat more veggies and less ice cream. More Eating disorder cutoffs miss some of sickest patients, study finds Science Daily Share
Diagnostic cutoffs for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa may be too strict, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital has found. Many patients who do not meet full criteria for these diseases are nevertheless quite ill, and the diagnosis they now receive, "Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified," may delay their ability to get treatment. More
Learning styles University of Illinois Extension Share
Learning is reflected in the way we respond to environmental, social, emotional and physical stimuli, to understand new information. Learning style is defined as the way that information is processed. It focuses on strengths, not weaknesses. There is no right or wrong learning style Most children show a preference for one of the following basic learning styles: visual, auditory, kinesthetic/ manipulative. It is not uncommon to combine the primary and secondary learning styles. Parents also show a preference for one of these learning styles. It is not unusual for parents to prefer a different style of learning than their child. In order to work effectively with your child it is important to understand your own learning style. More Olympic federations to review TV revenue share Reuters Share
The 28 Summer Olympic sports federations, feeling the squeeze from the global economic downturn, decided to review the way broadcast revenue from the Games are distributed. Federations taking part in London 2012 will share around $375 million from the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) TV deals. Athletics will get the biggest share with $35 million. Soccer, swimming, basketball, cycling, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball, ranked in group two, can expect about $18 million each. More |
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