Science in Sports
Science in Sports
Podcast Description
Hosted by Simon Heidenreich M.A. – retired ice hockey pro turned sports scientist – this podcast offers exciting insights into training planning and management, cutting-edge sports science research, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from coaches, psychologists, researchers, and medical experts.
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Content Themes
The podcast dives into themes such as training planning, sports science research, and mental resilience in athletics. Specific episodes include discussions on managing fatigue with Kostas Stratakis, the importance of sports cardiology with Dr. Ariane Heigl, and strategies for sustainable performance with Nicolai Kammann, providing valuable insights into both the science and the social aspects of sports.
Hosted by Simon Heidenreich M.A. – retired ice hockey pro turned sports scientist – this podcast offers exciting insights into training planning and management, cutting-edge sports science research, and behind-the-scenes perspectives from coaches, psychologists, researchers, and medical experts.
In this episode, we sit down with Rob Nelson, Athletic Performance Coach at Penn State University, to unpack the science of skill acquisition and motor learning. Rob works with softball and swimming athletes and brings a modern perspective on how skills are developed, retained, and transferred into real performance.
We cover:
Why traditional drills don’t always translate into game performance.
How the constraints-led approach can transform training design.
Practical tips for coaches and athletes to make skills stick under pressure.
Whether you’re a coach, athlete, or just curious about how people learn to move better, this episode is packed with insights you can use right away.
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