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東京に向けて。

Nik Diaper | EIS | Head of Sports Science & Sports Medicine (Paralympic)

Rio reflections Tokyo planning What makes a good (Para) coach

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Rio reflections

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Gold medals

GBR CHN

CHN vs GBR gold medals 1996 - 2016

Top 8 nations: Gold medals 2016 v 2012

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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 CHN GBR UKR USA AUS GER NED BRA

RUS: 36 Gold in 2012

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TOKYO PLANNING

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Relative Performance Risk

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Days Jet-lag Acclimatisation (with pre in UK) Travel fatigue

Illustration of time course and severity of key risk factors

Value in 5-7days pre-acclimation in UK

What makes a good (Para) coach

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Knowledge of impairment Severity/nature of impairment

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