Research Councils UK - Excellence with Impact Series: Cutting Edge 2012: Behind Diving.
Date: Jul 05, 2012
Time: 08:30 PM
Location:Plymouth Life Centre, Plymouth, Thursday 5 July 2012, 7.00 – 8.30pm,
Come along to the world-class Plymouth Life Centre to hear about the research that lies behind the perfect dive. Andy Banks, coach of Team GB stars such as Tom Daley will discuss how research brings out the best in his athletes. Professor Alan Wing, an expert in human movement, will discuss his work on how divers synchronise their movements and Professor Andrew Lane will discuss ‘emotion regulation’ – working with athletes to maximise their performance under pressure. Sports scientist Professor Steve Haake will host this interactive evening, and Dr David James will lead discussion on how far research and new technologies should be used in the quest to win gold.
See http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/media/Pages/CuttingEdge2012.aspx
