Research informs parliamentary report on children’s wellbeing in schools
New research examining children’s wellbeing in schools is helping to inform government policy.
18 February 2025
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Women’s perception of safety when exercising outdoors
A new study shows the constant negotiations women take between their safety and enjoyment for exercising outdoors.
29 October 2024
Athletes with intellectual disabilities rise at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
Behind the scenes of inspiring achievements at the Paralympics lies an essential system that ensures fair competition for all athletes: classification.
06 September 2024
Urgent call to address challenges faced by freelance mothers in dance
Latest research reveals risk of injury and exhaustion as new mothers feel pressures to return to work too soon.
01 March 2024
Static isometric exercise, such as wall sits and planks, best for lowering blood pressure
Researchers at Canterbury Christ Church University found Static isometric exercises, engaging muscles without movement such as wall sits and planks, are best for lowering blood pressure.
26 July 2023
Local businesses unite for a day of fundraising, fun and networking
Businesses came together last week to compete in a variety of sports-day activities, networking opportunities, and to raise money for our chosen charity Keep Talking Services.
28 June 2023
Prof. Burns appointed chair of committee for International Paralympics
Professor Jan Burns has been appointed chair of the IPC Classification Compliance and Oversight Committee, responsible for developing and delivering the IPC Classification Code.
03 April 2023
Canterbury Christ Church University and Kent Football Association launch Kent’s first football academy for girls
Young females in Kent will being given the opportunity to progress into elite football for the first time.
23 August 2022
Christ Church alumna Grace Balsdon wins Olympic Hockey Bronze
Grace was an Elite Christ Church Sport Scholar from 2011- 2014, receiving a bursary and support from the University to help her balance studies alongside her sporting schedule.
06 August 2021
Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart rhythm
Athletes appear to be almost two and half times more likely than non-athletes to experience irregular heart rhythms (atrial fibrillation).
13 July 2021
Anti-doping education: Teaching athletes about morality in sport can help reduce doping
Elite athletes can be persuaded not to take banned substances either by appealing to their sense of morality or educating them about the risks of using performance-enhancing drugs.
04 December 2020