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Identifying the methods of coaching used by youth sport coaches’: a multimethod study

Carroll & AllenPublished: 17th September 2020This research investigated antecedents of youth sports' coaches autonomy-supportive and controlling behaviours using a multi-method approach. Recreational youth swimming and…

David Ferguson12 April 2021

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OSS Ambassadors join campaign to open sport up to all

The OSS is launching a new 'OSS Ambassadors' group as part of the organisation's desire to inspire, motivate and engage with people from all…

David Ferguson31 March 2021

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OSS exclusive “In Conversation with …” event shines light on football

Following on from the success of the OSS Calcutta Cup 'In Conversation with Andy Nicol and Brian Moore' event, the OSS is continuing its series…

David Ferguson30 March 2021

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Covid-19 has made life more difficult for people with disabilities

New research has revealed Covid's negative impact on the mental health of people with disabilities, with many people also reporting that they have felt more…

David Ferguson30 March 2021

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How Covid-19 and lockdown have affected people with disabilities in Scotland and Canada

Kamyuka et al.Published: 23rd December 2020This qualitative research investigated how Covid-19 has affected people with disabilities, and how the inequalities they normally face when looking…

David Ferguson30 March 2021

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Manifesto promotes community sport as key to Scotland’s future resilience

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland has launched a manifesto which seeks to push community sport to the forefront of discussions around how the nation…

David Ferguson27 March 2021

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Esports researcher joins OSS team

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland continues to grow with the recruitment of esports researcher Mark McCready to the Research Assistants cohort. The Scottish rep…

David Ferguson24 March 2021

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OSS grows its global network

The Observatory for Sport in Scotland was founded with strong European connections, but it…

David Ferguson9 March 2021

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Peter Harrison Foundation sponsors disability research

The Peter Harrison Foundation is the latest organisation to partner with the Observatory for Sport in Scotland, to enable the first major research project into…

David Ferguson8 March 2021

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Sport’s impact on changing behaviour to be analysed

The OSS is working with Street Soccer Scotland (SSS) and Edinburgh Napier University on a three-year research project that will monitor and analyse the work…

David Ferguson27 February 2021

Identifying the methods of coaching used by youth sport coaches’: a multimethod study

OSS Ambassadors join campaign to open sport up to all

OSS exclusive “In Conversation with …” event shines light on football

Covid-19 has made life more difficult for people with disabilities

How Covid-19 and lockdown have affected people with disabilities in Scotland and Canada

Manifesto promotes community sport as key to Scotland’s future resilience

Esports researcher joins OSS team

OSS grows its global network

Peter Harrison Foundation sponsors disability research

Sport’s impact on changing behaviour to be analysed

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