New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that […]
Sport plays a part in helping youth mental health
Sports-based interventions show great promise in supporting positive change in mental health outcomes – but few mental health interventions have specifically targeted young males in sport […]
A role for sport in men’s mental health
Sport can play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting positive mental health for boys and young men, new research has concluded. “Suicide is the […]
Efforts needed to keep girls in sport after Year 8
Girls in high school enjoy playing sport to develop friendships, strength and for the competition but are more likely to stop playing two years earlier than […]
Healthy retirement from sport
An international study led by Flinders University is looking to create targeted support for athletes’ mental health and sleep once they retire or step down from […]
Healthy food a popular teen choice
Key healthy food messages are giving Australian adolescents clear boundaries to set core beliefs and moral decisions about ethical eating choices and junk food risks – […]
Reds and Flinders strengthen ties to support women’s ambitions
Fostering increased female participation in traditionally male-dominated sport is the focus of a valuable new partnership between Flinders University and the Adelaide United A-League Women’s team. […]
Youth sport a long-term pandemic victim?
The potential for a generation being lost to sport due to the COVID-19 pandemic is significant, according to leading Flinders University sports researcher Professor Murray Drummond. […]
Reds and Flinders forge new partnership
Crucial work placements ranging from exercise science and nutrition to business and marketing will be delivered for Flinders University students thanks to a valuable new partnership […]