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📢 PESSPA Network Event at Liverpool John Moores University Join us for the LJMU PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) Network Event. This is a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and take part in a range of engaging workshops. This free event is designed for:

📢 PESSPA Network Event at <a href="/LJMU/">Liverpool John Moores University</a>

Join us for the LJMU PE, School Sport and Physical Activity (PESSPA) Network Event. This is a valuable opportunity to share knowledge, explore innovative practices, and take part in a range of engaging workshops.

This free event is designed for:
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New research co-led by Dr Ildus Ahmetov at Liverpool John Moores University reveals a rare variant in the GALNT13 gene that may explain elite sprinting success 🧬⚡ The global study of 4,700+ athletes links the gene to fast-twitch muscle fibre composition, which is key to sprint performance. Read more:

New research co-led by Dr Ildus Ahmetov at <a href="/LJMU/">Liverpool John Moores University</a>  reveals a rare variant in the GALNT13 gene that may explain elite sprinting success 🧬⚡

The global study of 4,700+ athletes links the gene to fast-twitch muscle fibre composition, which is key to sprint performance.

Read more:
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Fantastic work by Dr Rich Foster and team using Theia to track multiple athletes in a game-based scenario, showcasing the real-world application of motion capture technology⚽️📊

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The team at LJMU Sport Science is exploring how Theia3D can support more realistic, sport-specific biomechanics research — outside the lab, in real-world environments. Check out these basketball movement trials captured markerlessly with support from Liverpool Basketball. #Theia3D

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Are female soccer players really presenting with low energy availability? This was a great study from Sam McHaffie at LJMU Sport Science and The FA Science in Sport physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/EP…

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A proud moment for LJMU Sport Science. Congratulations to alumni Niamh Charles on being named in the Lionesses squad for #WEURO2025. She continues to inspire as a role model for our students and the wider LJMU community💫 🔗 Learn more about Niamh’s journey: ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/bicen…

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Excited to begin testing for the second study of my PhD Still looking for male endurance athletes to take part - get in touch for more info! LJMU Sport Science

Excited to begin testing for the second study of my PhD

Still looking for male endurance athletes to take part - get in touch for more info!

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🗓️ Liverpool John Moores University is hosting a Teaching the National Curriculum Outdoors training event on 27 June, designed for educators looking to enhance learning through outdoor environments. 🕧 12:30–3:30pm | LJMU Education Building 🥗 Lunch provided 📩 [email protected] Learn

🗓️ <a href="/LJMU/">Liverpool John Moores University</a> is hosting a Teaching the National Curriculum Outdoors training event on 27 June, designed for educators looking to enhance learning through outdoor environments.

🕧 12:30–3:30pm | LJMU Education Building
🥗 Lunch provided
📩 thenaturalcurriculumhub@ljmu.ac.uk

Learn
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We’re proud to share that Professor Graeme Close, a leading expert in sports nutrition and physiology at LJMU, has joined the British & Irish Lions’ elite performance team ahead of their 2025 tour to Australia. Read more ➡️ ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…

We’re proud to share that Professor Graeme Close, a leading expert in sports nutrition and physiology at LJMU, has joined the British &amp; Irish Lions’ elite performance team ahead of their 2025 tour to Australia.

Read more ➡️ ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/…
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Today we hosted a Sports Inbound Day, welcoming Year 12 pupils from schools across the region for a packed day of hands-on workshops, inspirational talks, and insight into careers in sport and exercise sciences ⚽🧠 One of the highlights was Muscle Mysteries, a Biochemical

Today we hosted a Sports Inbound Day, welcoming Year 12 pupils from schools across the region for a packed day of hands-on workshops, inspirational talks, and insight into careers in sport and exercise sciences ⚽🧠

One of the highlights was Muscle Mysteries, a Biochemical
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Are you interested in partnering with us for this exciting community based project 👇? Get in touch with Dr Rich Foster for more info 🌳 ☕️ 💪

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Over the past two days, we welcomed students from TCAT Academies for a series of immersive Sport Psychology and Performance Lifestyle experience days 🧠🏃‍♀️ Pupils took part in engaging workshops, athlete Q&As, and hands-on sessions in Blind Football and Laser Run. These

Over the past two days, we welcomed students from TCAT Academies for a series of immersive Sport Psychology and Performance Lifestyle experience days 🧠🏃‍♀️

Pupils took part in engaging workshops, athlete Q&amp;As, and hands-on sessions in Blind Football and Laser Run. These
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Fantastic to see this project expanding into local parks, cafés and community spaces. It's a valuable opportunity to support research in everyday environments. 📍 DM @RJFoster_LJMU to get involved!