EP 99: Ben Pullen - Using Strength-Based Activities to Empower Children

Episode 99 of the The Athlete Development Show podcast, hosted by Dr Craig Harrison, titled "EP 99: Ben Pullen - Using Strength-Based Activities to Empower Children" was published on February 15, 2021 and runs 83 minutes.

February 15, 2021 ·83m · The Athlete Development Show

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Ben Pullen - Using Strength-Based Activities to Empower Children Ben Pullen (bpullen_coach) is a PhD student in Paediatric Strength and Conditioning in the Youth Physical Development Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His research investigates the effect of Strength and Conditioning in Physical Education on the athletic motor skill competencies and psychological constructs of school children. Check out his latest peer-reviewed paper here. Ben also owns a private training facility i...

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Ben Pullen - Using Strength-Based Activities to Empower Children

Ben Pullen (bpullen_coach) is a PhD student in Paediatric Strength and Conditioning in the Youth Physical Development Centre at Cardiff Metropolitan University. His research investigates the effect of Strength and Conditioning in Physical Education on the athletic motor skill competencies and psychological constructs of school children.

Check out his latest peer-reviewed paper here.

Ben also owns a private training facility in the UK where he uses strength-based activities to empower children.

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