Issue 3 March 2005 - BASES

FOREWORD
The Sport and Exercise Scientist
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Dr CHRIS SELLARS
Editor
The Sport and
Exercise Scientist
In this our third issue of The SES, we have a range of material that
spans applied practice, research, and teaching and learning in sport and
exercise science. In line with useful suggestions and feedback from
readers, we have attempted to further integrate reflection on one’s own
and others’ practices, while at the same time building on the publication’s
themes that I hope are becoming familiar.
Our feature article explores the role of carbohydrates in fuelling exercise
and recovery, providing valuable advice on suitable food types and eating
strategies. This is supported by articles on motivational interviewing, how
to make the teaching of research methods more effective, the use of
software to aid qualitative research, and examining ways of evaluating
your practice. We also have an interview with sport and exercise scientist
turned Olympic cycling coach Simon Jones.
We also have two contributions that focus specifically on personal
reflections in relation to aspects of the contributor’s work - one discussing
the lessons learned from applied sport science practice and the other
considering the contribution of personal development planning within
sport and exercise science. New to this issue, we have an ‘Ask the
Practitioner’ section, where two BASES accredited sport and exercise
scientists comment on a case presented by a probationary sport and
exercise scientist. The ‘special’ in this issue may be of specific interest to
our student members in relation to making the most of their degree
when applying for jobs or postgraduate training. This section incorporates
testimonials from two recent graduates who share their tips on how to
get ahead.
We also have a summary of BASES’ recent EGM, the outcomes of which
will result in some significant, challenging and exciting changes to the
Association.
I have had some encouraging communications from readers over the last
few months, so please keep it coming! ■
Dr Chris Sellars
Editor
■ c.sellars@hud.ac.uk
CONTENTS
4 CARBOHYDRATES –
THE PROS AND CONS IN RELATION TO PERFORMANCE
Dr Samantha Stear evaluates the
significance of carbohydrate consumption
6 NEWS
BASES and AAASP Collaboration, New accreditation
system for exercise science practitioners, BASES
relocating to Leeds Metropolitan University, CCPR
challenge to Government
8 EXERCISE MOTIVATION AND ADHERENCE: THE USE
OF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
Jeff Breckon discusses this
approach to behaviour change
10 MAKING RESEARCH METHODS MORE ‘ATTRACTIVE’
TO SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE STUDENTS
Dr Clare Hencken discusses some of her experiences
of designing and teaching research methods
12 CHANGING ATHLETES BEHAVIOUR
Dr Claire Palmer reflects on lessons learned from
her own applied practice
14 BASES WORKSHOPS & DATES FOR THE DIARY
15 STUDENT SPECIAL
Making the most of your
sport & exercise science degree
19 REVIEWS
Latest books reviewed
21 LETTERS
22 INTERVIEW WITH
DR SIMON JONES
Dr Simon Jones reflects on his
transition to Olympic cycling coach
23 TOP TIPS
24 REFLECTIONS ON THE USE OF
QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARE:
IMPLICATIONS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Dr Lynne Johnston shares her experiences of
using software such as NVivo and QSR NUD*IST
26 BASES EGM
A new chapter in the history of BASES has opened
27 UK SPORT PRACTITIONER
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Dr John Bradley describes
his experiences
28 EVALUATING PRACTICE IN SPORT
AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
Dr Nick Smith and Phil Moore
draw on their own experiences of
evaluating practice
30 ASK THE PRACTITIONER
Two accredited sport & exercise
scientists comment on case material
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