Exploring the development of expert swimming coaches

Recently, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role and contribution of sport coaches to modern society. Careers in coaching have not been the subject of extensive research, however it is essential to understand how coaches are educated, developed, and supported. Specifically, interest in coaching expertise has been growing worldwide. This study aimed to explore the processes and behaviors that shape the development of expert coaches in swimming. Ten expert coaches, from swimming programs worldwide, participated in semi-structured interviews. A qualitative approach, underpinned by interpretive description methodology (Thorne, 2016a) was used. The findings showed that learning from others, the desire to learn and develop, and making mistakes were central to the development of coaching expertise. In addition, coaches highlighted the value of informal learning opportunities throughout their career. The findings offer novel insight into the methods of development coaches consider essential to attain perceived expert status, generating practical implications that may help inform both coaches and coach education providers, and in turn positively impact the sport of swimming

A comparison of the hypoglycemic effect of insulin with systemic venous and portal venous administration

The hyperglycemic effect of insulin by prolonged intraportal and systemic infusion was measured in unanesthetized dogs with a modified portacaval transposition. There was no significant difference in response with the two routes of administration. The relation of these results to research directed to surgical therapy of diabetes is discussed. © 1963 W. B. Saunders Company

Exploring the development of expert swimming coaches

Recently, there has been growing recognition of the crucial role and contribution of sport coaches to modern society. Careers in coaching have not been the subject of extensive research, however it is essential to understand how coaches are educated, developed, and supported. Specifically, interest in coaching expertise has been growing worldwide. This study aimed to explore the processes and behaviors that shape the development of expert coaches in swimming. Ten expert coaches, from swimming programs worldwide, participated in semi-structured interviews. A qualitative approach, underpinned by interpretive description methodology (Thorne, 2016a) was used. The findings showed that learning from others, the desire to learn and develop, and making mistakes were central to the development of coaching expertise. In addition, coaches highlighted the value of informal learning opportunities throughout their career. The findings offer novel insight into the methods of development coaches consider essential to attain perceived expert status, generating practical implications that may help inform both coaches and coach education providers, and in turn positively impact the sport of swimming

Support after brain tumor means different things: Family caregivers\u27 experiences of support and relationship changes

Shorter hospital stays and greater emphasis on outpatient care means that family members have the primary responsibility for supporting a person with brain tumor to manage the physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional effects of the illness and its treatment. Given the integral role of family caregivers, it is essential to understand their experience of the impact of brain tumor and their own support needs. Accordingly, this qualitative study aimed to investigate family caregivers\u27 experiences of support and relationship changes in the context of brain tumor. In-depth interviews were conducted with 11 family caregivers (8 spouse/partner, 3 parents) of people with malignant or benign tumor. A thematic analysis of interview transcripts identified two major themes, namely, Meanings of Support and Relationship Impacts. The Meanings of Support theme was characterized by intertwined and distinct support needs, varied expectations of support and factors influencing support expectations. The Relationship Impacts theme depicted mixed experiences of strengthened, maintained, and strained relations with the person with brain tumor. Overall, the findings highlight that there is considerable variability in caregivers\u27 experiences and expectations of support and the impact of brain tumor on relationships. The implications of these findings for the provision of caregiver support are discussed

Improving the public house in Britain, 1920-40: Sir Sydney Nevile and 'social work'

The ‘improved public house’ movement in the inter-war years was a central part of the shift towards retailing by the brewing industry. An important part of the reform movement was the alliance between certain brewers, notably Whitbread, and ‘social workers’, particularly those associated with the University settlement movement in London. Using the papers of Sydney Nevile, the importance of a particular social milieu is outlined, calling into question attempts to align the movement to improve public houses with transatlantic Progressivism. Rather, this alliance drew upon longstanding English traditions of public service and religious affiliation amongst a fraction of the gentry

Nociceptors: a phylogenetic view

The ability to react to environmental change is crucial for the survival of an organism and an essential prerequisite is the capacity to detect and respond to aversive stimuli. The importance of having an inbuilt “detect and protect” system is illustrated by the fact that most animals have dedicated sensory afferents which respond to noxious stimuli called nociceptors. Should injury occur there is often sensitization, whereby increased nociceptor sensitivity and/or plasticity of nociceptor-related neural circuits acts as a protection mechanism for the afflicted body part. Studying nociception and nociceptors in different model organisms has demonstrated that there are similarities from invertebrates right through to humans. The development of technology to genetically manipulate organisms, especially mice, has led to an understanding of some of the key molecular players in nociceptor function. This review will focus on what is known about nociceptors throughout the Animalia kingdom and what similarities exist across phyla; especially at the molecular level of ion channels