Reflection

In this blog, I will share my perspective, on one of my university course modules (Applied Pedagogy in Sports). I would like to point out that regardless of the content of the module, the module leaders had an exceptional understanding of the subject and were always available when students needed help with the content and…

Whole food plant based diet

This blog will examine the potential benefits of a whole food plant-based diet. The diet  A whole food plant-based diet is a diet that focuses only on plant foods and allows some processed plant-based foods. Additionally, if plant-based foods are added to the diet, it should be around 70% whole plant-based foods and 30% plant-based…

Learning theories

In this blog, it will be explained and examined the different learning theories (drive theory and conditioning theory) and after those two learning theories will be applied into sports. Nextly, it will be explained what the theories suggest and how they impact upon the acquisition of skills. Nextly, Fitts and Posner three-stage model of learning…

Comunication

In the first section of this blog, a brief introduction to communication will be given. This essay will introduce and compare the different methods of communication. Subsequently, it will be examined the effectiveness and efficiency of each other kind of communication methods when applying them in different circumstances. Next, it will be evaluated the applicability…

Hydration

In this blog, it will be explained the different signs and symptoms associated with the different types of hydration. Nextly, the function of sports drinks, such as hypertonic, hypotonic and isotonic drinks will be explained and examined. Next, it will be evaluated fluid intake strategies before, after and during exercise. Ultimately, it will be told…

Macro and Micronutrients

In this blog, it will be identified and displayed some of the different sources of macronutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins; and micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and fibre. The best sources of macronutrients and micronutrients will be displayed and why are they so crucial for an athlete’s performance and maintenance. Ultimately, the different…

Blog and me

   This blog is written by Marcello Santos Panighello.  I am a Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Leeds Beckett University) and Personal Trainer student (Future Fit Training). I am interested in nutrition, sports, lifestyle and mental and physical wellbeing.  Nutrition and Lifestyle related topics are not always simple to understand so this blog was created with…

Effective coaching

Coaching requires many different skills, some of them are adquiered academically others are acquired with working experience. Whatever the methode you use to acquire the skills, it will not be the critical part of it. The critical part of it is making sure that you have them and make sure you can use them in…