WATCH: The challenges of returning to sport

In this video, kinesiology professor Stuart Phillips outlines some of the challenges professional athletes will face when they're able to start competing again -- and how they can overcome them.

July 22, 2020

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In this video, kinesiology professor Stuart Phillips outlines some of the challenges professional athletes will face when they’re able to start competing again — and to overcome them.

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