A salty boost helps female athletes go the extra mile in the heat
Women who take a salt tablet with fluid before long distance exercise will perform better in the heat, new research has shown.
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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.
Are you too old to be an Olympian? Spoiler alert: probably
If you're feeling inspired by the upcoming Olympics, Dr Lyndell Bruce may have some advice for you in terms of whether you're likely past your prime.
Women make their mark as board directors in Victorian sport
The number of women representatives on Victorian sporting boards has climbed significantly, new research has found.
Does the AFL ban on skinfold testing avoid fat shaming – or has footy ‘gone soft’?
Dr Dominique Condo is exploring why skinfold tests were once a staple of AFL fitness assessments, but are now banned for junior athletes.
Shaping better opportunities for women and girls in sport
Our researchers are working to boost participation and advance women and girls at all levels of sport and recreation.
Deakin research reveals how to perform the perfect AFL handball
A Deakin University study has unlocked the secret to executing the perfect handball just in time for the 2024 AFL season.
Dreading footy season? You’re not alone – 20% of Australians are self-described sport haters
With the winter AFL and NRL seasons about to start, Australia’s sporting calendar is once again transitioning from its quietest to busiest period. For many, the return of the AFL and NRL competitions is highly anticipated. But there is one group whose experience is very different: the approximately 20% of Australians who hate sport.