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Will the FUN ever stop? We hope not!
As we become more and more reliant (and expectant) on technology such as tablets and smartphones in our daily lives, developers are increasingly using the theory of ‘fun’ to replace everyday, mundane...
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Sardines or Steppers?
A campaign is currently being run via social media channels in Perth, Western Australia, attempting to highlight – and change – the ongling problems faced by the city’s daily users of public transport....
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Run, Run, I Do Run, Run
No longer is the saying ‘I’m going for a jog’ heard only by those in the near vicinity as you grunt and groan to tie shoelaces, ensure your clothes are comfy and loudly declare your fitness intentions....
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A few bite size bits to chew over :)
A few short, sweet and thought-provoking pieces of research that we’ve uncovered during the past week. Enjoy at your leisure, or click on the links provided to find out more information! VOLUNTEERING...
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PINK PAGES – Vol 1, May 2012
SETTING AN ATHLETE/COACH SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY Laws in America are now being passed that prohibits teachers/coaches from contacting students and athletes via private social media. This means that...
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Facebook app lets runners pay with km’s completed
Although it is potentially rewarding people in the wrong areas (a marathon runner would accumulate far more km’s than a regular runner during one week) this concept is actually a great idea! Thanks to...
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PEDOMETERS – The New Fashion Accessory
The desire to track our fitness levels has evolved significantly over the years – it used to be ‘count your steps’ using a pedometer that sat on your hip…but with the advent of smartphones and...
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FIFO Mental Health…A Task for Sport & Rec Technology?
A recent research report by Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia identified family and home separation as the number 1 cause of stress in fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers. The report,...
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Tour de France…by foot?!
Previously, Pinkie’s team has written about the changing landscape of activities, and how people are trying to find new, exciting and different ways of challenging themselves. For example traditional...
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