Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
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Sports Scientist @OU_Sport | PhD in Movement Variability and S&C in Golf | S&C coach to Pros & elite amateurs | My views | Creator of golf app: @AMIsports_app
Joined July 2014
On sale from today! Our new book called:. Promoting Physical Development and Activity in Early Childhood. A valuable resource for anyone looking to further understand how to support children's physical development + practical strategies to boost activity.
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Getting young children active and supporting their physical development right from the start is essential for children’s all-round development and good health. However, children’s levels of physical...
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Closing soon: 31/03/2025. Join the @OU_Sport team! . We are currently advertising to recruit a Sports Biomechanics Lecturer. Follow the link below, and reach out if you have any questions: . #sportsbiomechanics #sportsciencejobs #biomechanics.
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RT @jackiemmusgrave: Loved writing the physical development book with fab colleagues @OU_EChildhood and @BenLangdown - a year since the boo….
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RT @JobsinSportSci: Title: Lecturer of Sports Biomechanics. 📍Place: @OpenUniversity @OU_Sport 🏴 . 💰Salary: £46,735 to £48,149. 📅D….
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Join the @OU_Sport team! . We are currently advertising to recruit a Sports Biomechanics Lecturer. Take a look at the link below, and reach out if you have any questions: . #sportsbiomechanics #sportsciencejobs #biomechanics.
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Supporting the physical development of babies and young children has many important benefits for transition to school. Check out @DrJaneDorrian's informative blog post 👇 #PhysicalDevelopment #EarlyChildhood #Movement.
Recent coverage of children starting school in nappies has opened up the school readiness debate again. In this blog post @DrJaneDorrian highlights an often overlooked aspect of this issue- physical activity
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Really pleased to see our junior golf warm-up paper published online. Open Access - full paper available 👇. Great work leading this one @chris_goswami & Alan. Looking forward to supporting more research from the team Middlesbrough College. #Golfscience #WarmUp #SandC @OU_Sport.
🚨Published Today🚨. Acute Effects of Different Warm-Up Protocols on Junior Golfers’ Drive Performance. By Chris L. Goswami, Alan J. Shepherd, Ben L. Langdown, Jamie M. Knight and Andrew J. Maguire. 📲Read the full article for 🆓 by hitting the link below!👇
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PhD in Injury Prevention in Tennis (Oct '25 start) @OU_Sport:. . Closing date: 31st Jan '25.Interviews: Early Mar '25. Lab kit includes: Qualisys mocap, portable & fixed force plates, VALD ForceFrame Max, ForceDecks & DynaMo Plus, speed gates, S&C kit etc.
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PhD in Strength & Conditioning for Golf (October 2025 start) @OU_Sport: . . Closing date for applications (including for self-funded study): 31st January 2025. We anticipate interviews will take place in early March 2025.
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PhD Opportunities at The OU @OU_ECYS: . We have a few @OU_Sport PhD adverts live at the moment. Click on the link to explore the 'Faculty funded studentships': . . PhDs in Tennis and Golf can make use of our new Sports Science Lab and equipment!.
wels.open.ac.uk
We currently offer the following PhD studentships: Faculty funded studentships Please note that applications for October 2025 are now closed. Applications for October 2026 will open in November 2025.
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Helping to shape future #MassageGun percussive therapy research / applied protocols - Check out our latest open access paper in the area, led by the brilliant @LornaMackay3! . @therabody @OU_Sport @JoanSimons2 @JitkaVseteckova .#sportscience #flexibility #theragun #gymtraining.
*NEW PUBLICATION* Read about my latest research on the impact of using massage guns on flexibility @BenLangdown @JitkaVseteckova @JoanSimons2 @OU_Sport.@WELSPGResearch. #massage_gun #theragun #flexibility #Researchpaper #PhD.
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RT @OpenUniversity: Have you watched 'Just One Thing' yet? . The OU-BBC series, a follow-up to the late Michael Mosley's BBC Radio 4 show,….
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Tonight's episode of 'Michael Mosley - Just one thing' focuses on health & wellbeing benefits of learning new skills. @BBCOne 8.30pm or @BBCiPlayer . Check out the @OpenUniversity interactive for my tips on forming lasting habits: . @OU_WELS @OU_Sport.
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RT @OpenUniversity: We all want quick ways to boost our health, but is it actually possible? . The OU-BBC series 'Just One Thing' asks this….
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Michael Mosley - Just One Thing. An honour to be an academic advisor on this @BBCOne & @OpenUniversity series with the late Dr Michael Mosley. Tune in: BBC One on 14th & 21st Oct. at 8.30pm & stream on iPlayer. #JustOneThing @OU_Sport @OU_ECYS @OU_WELS.
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RT @OU_Sport: E235 & E236 Student Induction Event: Online . To help you prepare for your studies this year, you are invited to a 'Welcome t….
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RT @OU_Sport: An unprecedented opportunity to learn more about child's rights in sport. Ticket sales close on the 6th October. Don't forget….
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Ever wondered what benefits using a massage gun can provide?. Check out our recent science blog post @therabody:. 'Massage Guns Can Improve Strength and Flexibility and Reduce Experiences of Pain' . @LornaMackay3 @JoanSimons2 @JitkaVseteckova .@OU_Sport.
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Authors: Lorna Sams, MSc; Dr. Ben Langdown, PhD; Dr. Joan Simons, PhD; Dr. Jitka Vseteckova, PhD Massage guns have gained popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking...
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RT @BenLangdown: We are recruiting for new, permanent Sport & Exercise Science positions within our @OU_Sport team at The Open University:….
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We are recruiting for new, permanent Sport & Exercise Science positions within our @OU_Sport team at The Open University:. Lecturer: Senior Lecturer: Happy to answer questions or discuss the roles further. Closing Date: 19/09/24.
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RT @EnglandGolf: 🏆 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉!. Scenes of celebration for Lauren Crump who won the 2024 English Girls' Open Stroke Play Championship by a….
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