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This interesting study highlights the incredible benefits equestrian activities bring to individuals and communities. The study found the physical health benefits for humans are: 1. Physical health * Equestrian activities, including riding and yard work, are classified as physical activity, improving cardiorespiratory function. * Hippotherapy (the use of horse riding as a therapeutic or rehabilitative treatment) enhances motor functions such as balance, walking and posture, as well as reducing chronic pain. What about the benefits to horse during these activities? I took a moment to consider the physical health benefits in unison for the horse during some of these activities. Can we assume the benefits are mirrored? 2. Physical health (Horse - Hypothetical) * Activities with Humans, including being ridden, being led in-hand, lunged, long-lined and all types of ground work are classified as physical activity, improving cardiorespiratory function. * Hippotherapy (engaging with humans for ridden work offers therapeutic and/or rehabilitative treatment to horses) enhances motor functions such as balance, walking and posture, as well as reducing chronic pain. I think so. When horses and humans come together in harmony there are an abundance of musculoskeletal health benefits for both species when engaging in physical activity. Furthermore, the mental health, well being and developmental benefits shared between this unique partnership.

Very proud to see some of my work appearing in this review, contributing to the knowledge about the social value of equestrianism & the equine industry to individuals and communities. The original paper is Davies, E. and Collins, R., 2015. Participation, self-esteem and self-concept in adolescent equestrian athletes. Comparative Exercise Physiology, 11(1), pp.47-53. This work explored young female riders self esteem and perceptions of their self, linked to age & engagement with the equine industry. The full paper can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eg2tD2-U

✔️ What challenges are the grassroot sport organisations facing today? ✔️ Are the grassroot sport organisations equipped to handle those challenges? Do they have change readiness? ✔️ How can we understand the results? Within Erasmus+ Sport CHANGE project, the Department for Sport Sciences at Malmö University was responsible for the background research 💬 , and answering the questions above, regarding change management and innovation in grassroot sports in Europe. The main findings, research activities carried out in 2023 and insights from 3 workshops with stakeholders from sport organisations and academia are gathering in the CHANGE report which you can find here 🔎 https://buff.ly/4a73wkT #CHANGE #ErasmusPlus

Varied experiences and the role of the generalist should be celebrated more within high-performance sport settings. More and more research is exploring the value of varied sport participation for not only joy and the lasting positive impact of participation, but how it can also result in elite (and dare I say, balanced) athletes... Congratulations, Christian Swann, Stewart Vella, & Scott Goddard on this insightful piece of research translating the impact of varied participation and the broader benefits of exploring new sports.

Is Our Sports Program Facing a Crisis? The sustainability of our sports program is in jeopardy. In this video, we delve into the potential impacts of conference shifts on various sports and the academic experience of student-athletes. The future is uncertain, and we must take action now! #SportsProgram #Sustainability #CollegeAthletics #StudentAthlete #FutureOfSports #SportsConference #AthleticsCrisis #VarsitySports #CollegeSports #ImpactOnAcademics

Check out my latest article for The Daily Targum! “With the Rutgers football team on a four-game winning streak, it's time to gather with friends, enjoy great food and cheer on the Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Here's The Daily Targum's guide to achieving the best tailgating experience possible.”

What about the social #integration of #golf in the USA? And what could the future look like? I discussed this in our Vision 2050 series with anthropologist Orin Starn from Duke University. He is not only an active golfer himself but has also published a book on Tiger Woods and numerous articles on golf in addition to his teaching activities at Duke. Enjoy reading! If you're interested in other topics about golf and #sustainability: Here is our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dfHqwKFH

Golf is more than a game; it's a journey through the mind, teaching humility, resilience, and focus. Each round offers lessons in patience, precision, and wisdom, earned through confronting failure and embracing the unpredictable. From a social and economic perspective, golf serves as a microcosm of society, fostering community, connecting individuals, and facilitating both competition and camaraderie. The golf course transforms into a platform for diplomacy, networking, and collaboration, where deals are made and partnerships formed effortlessly. Beyond business and social connections, golf satisfies a deeper human need for self-mastery. It requires an understanding of one's limitations, teaches persistence, and reflects the broader human experience of overcoming obstacles, waiting for progress, and relishing personal growth. Every swing, like every life choice, carries consequences, reminding us that challenges are opportunities for learning, growth, and success. Invaluable wisdom is gained on the course, humbling even the most skilled players and encouraging a holistic approach to life. #alonsoesquivel #golfishome ⛳️🤲🏾❤️🩹 Visit Sunvalleygreens.com to get #backtowork with #fall #golf blessings! #wisdom Yale School of Management ⚖️🏥🏌🏾

It's that time of the year where we come together for an enriching exchange of ideas at our round table conference with the Board of Advisors🙌 We look forward to discussing the wide landscape of careers in the field of sports and how we align our curriculum to prepare students for the future! #StrategicPlanning #IndustryInsights #IndustryExperts #CollaborativeLeadership #CareersInSport

🤔 Did you know that sports can power climate action ? I’m glad to introduce you the Eco-supporter initiative of Football Ecologie France 💚 ! 👟 Eco-supporters take steps for #climate action in their #sports practice, whether at individual or group level. Football Ecologie France helps their partner clubs promote eco-supporterism within their communities For example, they host Climate Fresk workshops with young footballers, where they can understand the issue of climate change and how to reduce their impact. 💡 I find this incredibly #inspiring. Sport organisations should be champions outside the field as much as on the field, and Football Ecologie France are showing how. 📖 This initiative empowers the members of the community through education. Learning Eco-supporting provides to a large audience the tools to understand how our society works !  Also, people with very different backgrounds practice football. Using this diversity as a platform to promote sustainable change is a unique opportunity sports can offer. #LearningSprintIOCYL @IOC young leaders