How to set realistic exercise goals this year
Dr Jackson Fyfe shares five principles to help make it easier to stick to an exercise routine.
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Deakin retains top spot in global rankings for sports science schools
Deakin University's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences and the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) have again been ranked number one in the world for Sports Science Schools in the prestigious ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Sports Science Schools and Departments.
We’re quick to limit kids’ screen time. Parents can also benefit from setting boundaries for themselves
IPAN researchers discuss via The Conversation how a balanced approach to screen use may be helpful for parents, as well as children.