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Sport Science is an amalgamation of the understanding of the human body on an anatomical, physiological, biomechanical and psychological level. The relationships between Sport Sciences and sport, as stated by Millet (2007) is complex and changeable. The role of a Sport Scientist is to help sportspeople to enhance their performance in sport by making use of their knowledge on the areas mentioned above. As a Sport Scientist we develop exercise as well as treatments to either help people return to training, compete in ... Read more

A nutrient-rich diet can aid cognitive health. It has recently been confirmed that relative abundance of specific nutrients can affect your emotions and cognitive processes. Brain health relies on many factors, including nutrients from your everyday diet (Turner, 2011).  Not only does our food provide energy and growth to our bodies, it also acts as protection against disease. When it comes to brain function and health, micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and essential fatty acids are directly ... Read more

In the era of advanced technology, regular exercise is no longer an option for certain individuals. This can be due to injury, time constraints or lack of willpower. EMS training provides an existing alternative to address these factors. EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) is the process by which muscle contraction is generated through the application of an electrical current directly into the muscle fibre (Godin et al, 2005). This is done by passing small amounts of electricity through electrodes that are placed on ... Read more

Movement would seem like one of the simplest things that you could do. Unfortunately, most of the people don’t pay attention towards the importance of movement. This can lead them towards a variety of health conditions in the long run. Movement can be considered as a medicine. You need to get this medicine to stay away from some of the frustrating health conditions such as obesity and diabetes. In addition, you will get the opportunity to avoid a variety of other chronic ... Read more

The naturopath, Dr Peter D’Adamo, created the Blood Group Diet. He claims that by eating for your blood group, you’ll lose weight, feel healthier and lower your risk of many diseases. Unfortunately, none of his claims have been scientifically proven and therefore dieticians, as explained below, cannot recommend the Blood Group Diet. According to Dr D’Adamo, people with Blood Group O need to eat a high protein, low carbohydrate diet with large quantities of meat and fish and no dairy products, wheat or ... Read more

Will I burn a greater percentage of fat if I exercise longer at a lower exercise intensity? This is the question a lot of women are asking their personal trainers every day. Women all over the world have been walking and walking for hours at low exercise intensities, because they believed that that is the way to train if you want to lose weight. So you’ve heard about the “fat burning zone”. In other words, if you want to lose weight, you ... Read more

Speed, Agility, Quickness (SAQ) Speed, Agility, Quickness is a system of training that enhances performance levels in all sports. SAQ Training concentrates on proper running form and explosive movement patterns for sports which require speed, agility and quickness as a basic prerequisite for success. It is ideal for all field and court-based sports which are mainly multi-sprint events requiring fast multi-directional movement patterns in addition to anticipation, sharpness of mind, reaction and acceleration as key components of sports specific fitness. Gradual and progressive use ... Read more