Public lecture podcasts

In this episode of Science on Run we are joined by Dr Jean-Philippe (JP) Walhin, to explores the vital interaction of exercise and diet on health outcomes and explain where these topics feature on the Sport and Exercise and Health and Exercise Science course at Bath. Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

In this episode, we hear all about Professor Gillison’s research on motivation and behaviour change as it relates to supporting weight loss efforts and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Find out more about our sport, exercise and health courses: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/ Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

We hear from two of our current students Megan and Zak, who give us an insight into a day in the life of a Bath student, what the courses are like for them and some top tips for applicants. Find out more about our sport, exercise and health courses: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/ Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

Science on the Run explodes out the blocks as Director of Studies Adam Brazil talks about his applied research on sprint starts and gives us the inside scoop on the Sport and Exercise and Health and Exercise Science undergraduate courses - https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/bsc-sport-and-exercise-science-with-professional-placement-or-study-abroad/ Views and opinions expressed by the participants in these recordings are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. Information correct at time of production. We may make changes to our courses or other aspects of your student experience in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in the field of studies, the requirements of accrediting bodies, or any unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Always refer to the University of Bath's website for the latest information. The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

In this episode, Briony Smith share’s her experiences of being one of the top up and coming female coaches in women’s football. Briony recently graduated from the University of Bath with a first class degree in Sport, Management and Coaching. Briony was selected to take part in the Powerhouse Project, an initiative focused on empowering female coaches in sport and supporting the next generation of leaders. She was one of only 10 women selected from across the country to take part in a National Coach retreat in May, with Carla Ward. This year, she won the University of Bath Coach of the Year award. Briony also produced a first-class dissertation project ‘Breaking through the glass ceiling: unveiling barriers in women’s football coaching education’. Briony talks about some of the opporunities and challenges she has faced as a female coach and her plans and the importance of coach education and leadership programmes to help tackle some of the existing gender inequalities in football coaching. Briony will be starting a new job in September with championship club Plymouth Argyle, coaching within their academies, centre of excellence and player pathways. Recently, Briony was also invited to host the first women’s football podcast on the global sports podcasts. You can listen to the podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wFytQuEJ2GPLoTKj54e1d?si=QMV6vcg9R86IIBehALt7PQ&t=2 You can connect with Briony via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briony-smith-870163322/ The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

During the Covid-19 Pandemic there was an accelerated growth in social media influencers focused on fitness. In this episode, Bath Graduate Holly Hall talks about her dissertation research project ‘An Exploration into how the Fitness Industry, Social Media, and COVID-19 have Influenced 18-to-22-year-old Women’s Interpretations of a ‘Healthy Lifestyle'. In this episode, we talk about this trend and the content created around 'fitspiration', diet trends and body ideas. Through her research, Holly revealed some of the negative impacts this had on young women, particularly in terms of their relationships with exercise and their bodies. Holly recently graduated from the University of Bath with a first class degree in Sport Management and Coaching. Holly was also the recipient of the Department for Health undergraduate student prize for dissertation excellence. You can connect with Holly on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-hall-548639206/ Find out more about studying BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching degree here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2025/sport-exercise-and-health/bsc-sport-management-and-coaching-with-professional-placement/ The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

Described as the ‘always connected’ generation, generation Z or GenZ are driving demand for increased expansion and more immersive and engaging ways to consume sport. With sports organsations adapting ‘traditional’ sports to stay relevant, what might this mean for the future of sport consumption? These questions were the focus of a recent study by University of Bath student Oliver Snoddy. In this episode, Professor Emma Rich talks with Olly about his research study and what it might mean for making sport relevant to the ‘always connected generation’. Oliver recently graduated with a BSc Sport Management and Coaching degree from the University of Bath. He was awarded the Department for Health undergraduate student prize for innovation in his final year research project titled ‘innovating to engage and expand, a critical analysis of the Major League Baseball home run derby x’ which focuses on generation Z and emerging sports formats. You can contact Oliver via: oliversnoddy@yahoo.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/osnoddy/ You can find out more about studying on the BSc Sport Management and Coaching degree here: https://www.bath.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-2024/sport-exercise-and-health/bsc-sport-management-and-coaching/ The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

In this episode, hear from leading experts in the area of Sport for Development about leveraging sport for positive social outcomes. Professor Emma Rich talks with Professor Andrew Parker and Dr Haydn Morgan from the SPHERE research centre, University of Bath. Professor Andrew Parker is, a SPHERE honorary and a highly regarded freelance leadership development consultant. He has worked at a number of UK universities and is internationally recognised for his work on sport development and marginalised youth. Dr Hadyn Morgan is a senior lecturer, in the Department for Health and a member of the SPHERE research team at the University of Bath. Haydn’s research explores the connection between participation in sport and enhancement of social inclusion within marginalised populations. He has presented evidence at the All-Party Parliamentary group on Sport and Physical Activity in the Criminal Justice Systems and contributed to a ministerial Taskforce in this area. Haydn and Andrew have been collaborating for a number of years and co-authored the book ‘Sport Physical Activity and Criminal justice: Politics policy and practice’ https://www.routledge.com/Sport-Physical-Activity-and-Criminal-Justice-Politics-Policy-and-Practice/Morgan-Parker/p/book/9781032075846 We talk about sport and the criminal justice system, their latest research on comic relief’s sport for change strategy, and how grassroots sport can be used to help young people develop a sense of belonging. For more information about their Comic Relief Sport for Change research project, the three summaries are now available, as is the full report (see links below). - Findings for sport for development organisations: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/zsfivwzfgl3t/60kUqgvFckZuvYEWGP2dcq/1e8e4fdbdeff1bb3ade7dbd86a69a504/Sport_for_Change_Practitioners.pdf - Findings for funders: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/zsfivwzfgl3t/3lKe8uDMzqjDsCNJed9TH8/98771ab325e957b191169571de0f83df/Sport_for_Change_Funders.pdf - Findings for Comic Relief existing and interested partners: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/zsfivwzfgl3t/AZ4cV7eUFHY6Tlb972CkL/15a73799ed445cb59592c8af92d8be2a/Sport_For_Change_Partners.pdf - Full report: https://assets.ctfassets.net/zsfivwzfgl3t/2QiFggkb9sqxC2bLpZcgIL/d3ba5d9f704a2b1792cb8eb5f321c54a/Sport_for_Change_Report.pdf Dr Hadyn Morgan: https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/haydn-morgan https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydn-morgan-0b762139/?originalSubdomain=uk X @HaydnMorgan2 Professor Andrew Parker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-parker-44880140/?originalSubdomain=uk The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

One of the questions at the heart of this podcast is how do we make sport a better experience for all? Can we imagine a world where no one is excluded from sport because of sexism, misogyny, racism, classism or ableism? These questions of sporting values and equality are driving the work of Dr Sheree Bekker and Professor Stephen Mumford. They are co-directors of an exciting new initiative called the feminist sport lab - a gender inclusive space for the application of feminist principles to sport which ‘imagines a sports world divided not into Sport and Women’s Sport, but rather a landscape where Feminist Sport reigns’. In this episode, Sheree and Stephen talk about the feminist lab and their new book ‘Open play: the case for feminist sport’ – In that book, they advocate for a feminist perspective on sport, challenging conventional wisdom on the inferiority of women’s athleticism. You can read more about the Feminist Sport Lab here: https://www.feministsportlab.com Dr Sheree Bekker: https://shereebekker.me; https://researchportal.bath.ac.uk/en/persons/sheree-bekker Professor Stephen Mumford: https://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/stephen-mumford/; https://stephenmumfordblog.wordpress.com The views and opinions of those taking part in this video are their own and not necessarily those of the University of Bath. bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/disclaimer

To a host of observers, reducing economic inequality should not just be a goal but a top priority, because inequality has harmful consequences for a range of other things we care about, including living standards, democracy, equality of opportunity, health and happiness. But is there a compelling case for significantly reducing economic inequality? At this IPR event, Professor Lane Kenworthy, who has examined the experience of the rich democratic nations in the era of high and rising income inequality, from 1979 to 2019, shares his latest research. He has found that the evidence that inequality has had damaging effects is underwhelming. Reducing income inequality, he says, isn't likely to significantly boost living standards for the poor or the middle class. It probably won't do much to equalise political influence. It's unlikely to help much with equalisation of economic opportunity and it probably won't make much difference for our health. And it's doubtful that it will facilitate a rise in happiness. Instead, we're likely to make more progress in these areas by addressing them directly, rather than by pursuing them indirectly via a reduction in income inequality or wealth inequality. Reducing economic inequality should be a secondary goal, not a principal aim. This IPR lecture took place on 16 May 2024.