Friday, October 8, 2004

PE classes the key to future health

PE classes the key to future health

Professor Doune Macdonald and PhD student Jessica Lee from the School of Human Movement Studies at The University of Queensland, believe the focus of school physical education (PE) should be to nurture “physical literacy” and PE should be compulsory from preschool to Year 12.

Wednesday, October 6, 2004

ITF DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES DEVELOPMENT WEBLET

The Development Department of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has launched a new weblet on the official ITF website, purely dedicated to the ITF Development programme. The Development weblet can be found at www.itftennis.com/development.

The weblet contains information on the ITF’s worldwide Development programme, including detailed information on the activities undertaken around the

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Sport Science Myths Demystified - What Do The Experts Say?

Sport Science Myths Demystified - What Do The Experts Say?

Can longer rackets increase your service percentage? Should you apply the same swing speed for both your first and second serves? Will playing tennis make you a mentally tougher person? And are bagels just as good to eat as sports energy bars? The USTA's Sport Science team demystifies several of the myths surrounding tennis exercise and

Wednesday, September 15, 2004

U.S. Open Puts Serve in Server

Wired News: U.S. Open Puts Serve in Server

Viewers can drill down to match statistics like first-serve percentages or unforced errors, which are recorded live by on-site statisticians, and quickly jump from match to match or watch several matches simultaneously.

Sunday, September 12, 2004

IOC acquires knowledge

@sportbusiness

The IOC has take full control of Olympic Games Knowledge Services (OGKS), the specialist operation it set up in 2002 with Monash University of Australia.

Saturday, September 11, 2004

Singapore to host Olympics of e-Sports

Singapore selected as host city for 2005 World Cyber Games Finals@EBD

Singapore wins bid to host World Cyber Games Finals in 2005@Channel News Asia