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Football on the Brain Resources

brain-themed pull-outs in She Kicks Magazine

2022 - your brain and football

Cover image of magazine. A brain with eyes wearing glasses stands next to a football with speech bubbles on all sides. "Did you know your brain is fundamental to all your footballing activities" is the main text.

Did you know your brain is fundamental to all your footballing activities? Find out more in our pull-out from a 2022 edition of She Kicks magazine.

The brain:

  • controls your muscles
  • helps you learn new skills
  • predicts where the ball will go
  • motivates you
  • drives the emotions you experience

2023 - circadian rhythm, sleep, and jet lag

Brain with eyes and glasses against background of nighttime imagery. Surrounded by speech bubbles. Main text reads "Did you know your brain has its own internal clock called the 'circadian rhythm'?"

Did you know your brain has its own internal clock called the 'circadian rhythm'? Find out more in our pull-out from a 2023 edition of She Kicks magazine.

Find out about:

  • the brain and jetlag
  • your 24hr body clock
  • why sleep matters
  • and take a quiz about which footballer your sleep pattern is most like

2024 - injury prevention and recovery 

Brain with eyes and glasses and a head bandage surrounded by speech bubbles. Main text reads "Did you know your brain is important for injury prevention and recovery?"

Did you know your brain is important for injury prevention and recovery? Find out more in our pull-out from a 2024 edition of She Kicks magazine.

Find out about:

  • why warming up matters
  • head injuries in sport
  • concussion research and recovery
  • injuries and mental health

Project newsletters

Updates about events, activities, resources, and more. 

(These newsletters are in PDF format. If you require a different format for accessibility purposes, please contact Carinne Piekema).