SPORT

Sport is political and cultural, and in this section you’ll find articles that draw on the social aspects of sport, from soccer to hockey, all bets are off.

How air pollution impacts the health benefits of cycling and walking

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When it comes to exercise and physical activity, how does air pollution impact health? Being active outdoors through cycling and walking may come with health benefits, but are these benefits washed away thanks to increased exposure to air pollution? In this article, the authors explore just that and also raise important questions along the way.  […]

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Social Science Bites

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Social Science Bites is a podcast series worth bookmarking. Hosted by David Edmonds, the podcast series is a feast for the ears, and a nice break away from engaging with academic research through research articles alone. Here, you have academics sharing insights from their research, and in the process the research comes alive. There is

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Photo taken at night of people playing soccer. There is one person in the foreground, who has the ball. The ground is illuminated from lights, and there is steam coming up off the ground. You can see that the layer in the foreground is in motion, because they appear to be running and their hair looks like it's moving in the wind as they go.

On Racism in Soccer

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Racist Stacking in Professional Soccer in Germany Peer-reviewed academic research by: Tina Nobis and Felicia Lazaridou That racism exists in sports is nothing new, there is loads of research evidencing racism in sport, from organizational structures to media representations exists. What is ‘racist stacking’ in sport, and how does it appear in professional soccer in

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Sport & wellbeing: young people from refugee backgrounds

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Community sport and leisure programs for young people from refugee backgrounds, London, UK Peer-reviewed research article: Robyn Smith, Dr Louise Mansfield, and Dr Emma Wainwright While being forced to flee your home country at the hands of conflict, climate emergency or persecution brings unique trauma, resettlement brings new and complex challenges. In this article, the author’s

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