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Dr Ben Langdown

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Dr Ben Langdown

@BenLangdown

Sports Scientist @OU_Sport | PhD in Movement Variability and S&C in Golf | S&C coach to Pros & elite amateurs | My views | Creator of golf app: @AMIsports_app

Joined July 2014

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Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
Apr 11, 2024
On sale from today! Our new book called: Promoting Physical Development and Activity in Early Childhood A valuable resource for anyone looking to further understand how to support children's physical development + practical strategies to boost activity.
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Promoting Physical Development and Activity in Early Childhood: Practical Ideas for Early Years...
Getting young children active and supporting their physical development right from the start is essential for children’s all-round development and good health. However, children’s levels of physical...
Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
Jul 13
Calling all tennis players! 🎾 We'd love to understand more about your perceptions of sport science, use of warm-ups, cool down, and strength & conditioning to support your game. Please complete the research survey via QR code / link: lnkd.in/eFezBNHY #tennis @OU_Sport
Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
Apr 2
Enjoyed filming this for work - supporting children's physical development. Full video link in post 👇 #YouthPhysicalDevelopment #StrengthTraining #StrengthAndConditioning #BeyondTheBooks #TheOpenUniversity
The Open University
@OpenUniversity
Apr 2
Do weights stunt kids’ growth? 🤔 Sport science says no. In the latest Beyond the Books, Dr @BenLangdown breaks down what the research really says about children and strength training. ▶️ Watch now: youtu.be/z3AmZDN60PE?si… #OUfamily #TheOpenUniversity #BeyondTheBooks
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Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
Dec 22, 2025
PhD Opportunities at The OU @OU_ECYS: We have a few @OU_Sport PhD adverts live now. Click the link to explore the 'Faculty funded studentships': wels.open.ac.uk/research/resea… PhDs with me in Tennis and Golf can make use of our new Sports Science Lab and equipment - See below!
Dr Ben Langdown
@BenLangdown
Dec 22, 2025
Our new golf publication on Trackman vs Mevo+: Comparing indoor tracking of golf ball and club metrics: Consistency and absolute agreement of the @FlightScopeGolf Mevo+ and @TrackmanGolf 4 launch monitors Open access here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… #golfscience #launchmonitor