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. https://t.co/IJQOdRQdky
routledge.com
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: https://t.co/cAya4WOMC4
#sportsbiomechanics #sportsciencejobs #biomechanics
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Loved writing the physical development book with fab colleagues @OU_EChildhood and @BenLangdown - a year since the book launch - still think about the fab @JUWAIRIYAK96 and her presentation 🙏
🧠 The Little Minds Matter book series offers practical support for nurturing children's emotional well-being in the #EarlyYears. Perfect for educators & caregivers seeking expert guidance! 📚 Explore the series 👉 https://t.co/Y7dhFinqXl
#LittleMindsMatter #EYFS @SpeechmarkPub
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Title: Lecturer of Sports Biomechanics 📍Place: @OpenUniversity @OU_Sport 🏴 💰Salary: £46,735 to £48,149 📅Deadline: 31/3/25 ℹ For more details👇
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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: https://t.co/cAya4WPkrC
#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 https://t.co/FztahBbFR7
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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: https://t.co/QC8RbRp9R9 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: https://t.co/iHCEkUV6ro 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': https://t.co/PnPuqLxWnY PhDs in Tennis and Golf can make use of our new Sports Science Lab and equipment!
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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 https://t.co/iNenndH5N4
@BenLangdown @JitkaVseteckova @JoanSimons2 @OU_Sport
@WELSPGResearch
#massage_gun #theragun #flexibility #Researchpaper #PhD
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Have you watched 'Just One Thing' yet? The OU-BBC series, a follow-up to the late Michael Mosley's BBC Radio 4 show, offers simple wellbeing tips 🍃📚🕊️ Dr. Ben Langdown has helped create an interactive tool on healthy habits – take a look! https://t.co/37JKzW8Y5s
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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: https://t.co/1qArty97FM
@OU_WELS @OU_Sport
connect.open.ac.uk
Academic experts from The Open University offer insights on simple things we can do daily to improve our health and wellbeing.
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We all want quick ways to boost our health, but is it actually possible? The OU-BBC series 'Just One Thing' asks this question. Filmed in the last months of his life, it stands as a tribute to the late science presenter Michael Mosley. BBC One, 8.30pm. https://t.co/LytI4kchCa
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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. https://t.co/z4KfcNSzNt
#JustOneThing @OU_Sport @OU_ECYS @OU_WELS
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E235 & E236 Student Induction Event: Online To help you prepare for your studies this year, you are invited to a 'Welcome to Level 2' session 📅Tonight: 7pm 🔗 https://t.co/Mvs5i1pyPM Hosted by #TeamOUsport Module Team Chairs @nicholakentzer and @BenLangdown
#OUE235 #OUE236
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An unprecedented opportunity to learn more about child's rights in sport. Ticket sales close on the 6th October. Don't forget to book your place. https://t.co/A9x64IIGyC
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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
https://t.co/OizzCzsI5v
therabody.com
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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We are recruiting for new, permanent Sport & Exercise Science positions within our @OU_Sport team at The Open University: Lecturer: https://t.co/bva8llKbtG Senior Lecturer: https://t.co/ImgrUed5pP Happy to answer questions or discuss the roles further. Closing Date: 19/09/24
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We are recruiting for new, permanent Sport & Exercise Science positions within our @OU_Sport team at The Open University: Lecturer: https://t.co/bva8llKbtG Senior Lecturer: https://t.co/ImgrUed5pP Happy to answer questions or discuss the roles further. Closing Date: 19/09/24
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🏆 𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙄𝙊𝙉! Scenes of celebration for Lauren Crump who won the 2024 English Girls' Open Stroke Play Championship by a single shot after an epic final day at @Royal_Norwich! 👏 Read all about it at https://t.co/coCALE64hj
#RespectInGolf #TogetherInGolf
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