When we start to celebrate well-being as a cutting-edge trend in elite sport today, it's interesting to appreciate the context of this evolution within a broader timeline of well-being in sports. Going back to the late 20th century, holistic approaches began to take root, recognizing the interconnectedness of physical and mental well-being. From that point forward, a trajectory was set in motion towards the contemporary trends we witness today: - Psychological and mental aspects (Mid-20th Century) - Integration of holistic approaches across the sport science sport medicine disciplines (Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century) - Incorporation of technological advances and data analytics (21st Century) - Cultural shift and awareness towards mental health (in recent years) - Inclusion of mindfulness and well-being programs (current trends) These early seeds have grown into a nuanced comprehension of athlete well-being, beyond mere performance optimization to encompass the entirety of an athlete's experience. Loughborough Sport and the Wellbeing Science Institute are leading the way having recently hosted the World-Class Athlete Well-being conference. They are demonstrating a commitment to refining our understanding of what it means to thrive in elite sports. #wellbeing #elitesport
The 2024 World Class Athlete Wellbeing Conference held at Loughborough Sport on the 26th of January and was attended by over 130 sport and wellbeing professionals. If you couldn't make the event here is Jonathan Harding's summary and wonderful narration of the event for anyone interested in athlete wellbeing. Tanya Gleadow's beautifully drawn images and Tash Coleman photographs bring to life some of the speaker and conference highlights . Spoiler alert it's 20 mins
2024 Wellbeing Conference Summary
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You've been a leader in this understanding well before the system was forced to respond. Thanks for continuing to promote the great work being done around the world.
Thanks for sharing Derek.
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8moYou've been a leader in this understanding well before the system was forced to respond. Thanks for continuing to promote the great work being done around the world.