Last week, Professor Paul Wylleman, head of the research group SPMB at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, visited the University of Loughborough through the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) ‘Motion’ theme.
The Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) aims to promote an outstanding, interdisciplinary research environment at Loughborough by supporting collaborations with leading international scholars from other institutions. The ‘Motion’ theme - led by Professor Harwood and Professor Vicky Tolfrey – explored different concepts of motion in collaboration with high-profile international academics, extending beyond individual movement to encompass forms of transportation, assisted living, personal comfort, life course changes, performance and precision engineering.
During Professor Wylleman's visit to Loughborough, he presented an IAS lecture entitled 'To develop or not to develop: A research and applied perspective on talent in elite sport'. During this presentation, he shared his insights into how young athletes develop and transition through adolescence, their adult sport careers, and manage retirement from their athletic career. He presented to the Sports Perfromance theme in the School of Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences, and the performance support staff and coaches within Sports Development Centre. He also took part in a PhD and Early Career Researcher workshop and panel discussion, Examining the interfaces between research, practice, teaching and management in elite sport.
Professor Wylleman was be hosted by Professor Chris Harwood, from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, who is the co-academic lead for the Motion theme. Prior to the visit, Professor Harwood said: “It is a great pleasure to bring Professor Wylleman to Loughborough to share his research and practical insights on athlete development over the career, and the factors that underpin both mental health and performance across the lifespan of being a dedicated athlete. His combined work as a practitioner, manager and researcher resonates with our approach to excellence in sport at Loughborough.”
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