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Experts in Sport

Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Performance Analysis
Eddie Hall
Sport Trafficking
Climate Change
Disability Inclusion
International Olympic Committee
Physical Education
Elite Athletes
Coaching
FIFA
Athletics
Constraints-Led Approach
Safeguarding
Interpersonal Violence
Sustainability In Sport
Mental Health
Journal Of Applied Physiology
Strength and Conditioning
Exercise

Experts in Sport: The Loughborough University Sportcast, a podcast which brings together sporting excellence and academic knowledge. Hosted by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes127Founded7 years ago
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This episode of Experts in Sport dives into the controversial launch of the Enhanced Games. Host Martin Foster is joined by Dr Alex Thurston and Dr Mat Dowling, speaking live from Las Vegas, the discussion explores what really happened at sport’s mos... more

In this episode, we explore how climate change is already reshaping sport-from extreme heat disrupting elite competitions to flooded grassroots pitches across the UK.

Host Martin Foster is joined by Elliot Brown, Sustainability Manager at Loughborou... more

In this special episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host Martin Foster is joined by Professors Wendy Brown and Stuart Biddle to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Loughborough University.

Recording from Australia, ... more

Join Experts in Sport as Mega Event Advisor Richard Watton (UK Sport) and Dr. Verity Postlethwaite (Loughborough University) talk to host Martin Foster and unpack why cities host major, mega and giga sporting events. From bidding processes and global... more

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Recent Guests

Elliot Brown
Sustainability Manager at Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Jess Silva
Co-Founder of Carbon Jacked
Carbon Jacked
Episode: E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Wendy Brown
Professor, researcher focusing on women's health and physiology
Bond University; University of Queensland; Loughborough University historically
Episode: E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Stuart Biddle
Professor of Physical Activity and Health; specialist in psychology and health behavior
University of Exeter; Loughborough University; University of Queensland
Episode: E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Richard Watton
Mega Event Advisor for UK Sport
UK Sport
Episode: E109: The Power of Events - Bidding, Impact & Long‑Term Legacy
Paul Downward
Professor of Economics, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: E108: Measuring the True Value of Sport - Social Return on Investment Explained
Simon Shibli
Professor of Sport Management, Loughborough University
Loughborough University
Episode: E108: Measuring the True Value of Sport - Social Return on Investment Explained
Larissa Davies
Professor of Applied Sports Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: E108: Measuring the True Value of Sport - Social Return on Investment Explained
Dave Wright
Founder of MyZone; fitness technology entrepreneur
MyZone; Voyage Fitness; Creative Fitness Marketing
Episode: E107: Effort Over Everything - MyZone Founder Dave Wright on Entrepreneurship in Fitness

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Martin Foster
Host of Experts in Sport podcast, affiliated with the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University.

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E111: From Pitch to Planet - Sustainability in Sport
Q: What projects have you been implementing at Loughborough to advance sustainability in sport?
We've decarbonized the swimming pool with air source heat pumps, upgraded boilers, and improved thermal efficiency, achieving significant emissions reductions and creating a replicable case study for community and campus facilities.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: What piece of advice would you give to researchers starting out?
Wendy Brown urges broad, flexible learning and avoiding over-narrow specialization, recommending exposure to multiple perspectives while staying focused on one's topic. Stuart Biddle adds the importance of humility, collaboration, and choosing environments with positive, like-minded colleagues.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: Should we fitness test children in schools?
Wendy Brown emphasizes measuring fitness carefully and ethically, avoiding stigmatization, and using tests to inform goal-setting and improvements rather than ranking. She notes a historical debate and suggests testing is acceptable if used positively and inclusively.
E110: Half a Century of Sport Science - Reflections from Loughborough Pioneers
Q: What is the best research you've ever read?
Wendy Brown references a Lancet Physical Activity Special Edition and a joint analysis showing that while sitting has adverse health effects, being highly physically active can mitigate many risks, making it a pivotal piece for understanding activity and sedentary behavior together.
E109: The Power of Events - Bidding, Impact & Long‑Term Legacy
Q: How can cities maximize the broader impacts of hosting events?
By building early, multi-sector partnerships; aligning with government departments; and leveraging social impact programs to extend benefits beyond sport, including health, education, and culture.

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This show centers on sport, health, and performance, pairing athletic achievement with scientific insight from a leading university's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Episodes frequently explore data-driven performance, women's health in sport, wearable tech, and the broader social impact of sport on communities and policy. Across conversations, expect practical takeaways for athletes, coaches, and organizations, such as how to apply wearable data, optimize training and recovery, and foster inclusive governance and education in sport. A notable strength is the consistent engagement with researchers, high-performance professionals, and sport leaders who bring both academic rigor and real-world experience, often highlighting wom... more

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