Pupils from Newcastle-under-Lyme College
have visited Loughborough University to sample for themselves why the institution
is so renowned for sport.
The pupils started the visit with a tour
of the world class facilities that were used by Team GB Olympians during their
final preparations for the London 2012 Games.
Pupils also took part in a workshop
delivered by Nicola Rawlinson who as well as being one of the best female
golfers in the UK is also studying for a degree at the University.
Nicola gave the pupils an insight into
what a typical day for an elite athlete is like.
During the visit the pupils also attended
a number of interactive workshops and activities delivered by the University’s
academics and sports development staff, including sessions on: Sports
Nutrition, and testing their fitness in one of the Universities high
performance labs.
Kerri Welsh a lecturer from Newcastle-under-Lyme
College said:
Taking our students to Loughborough
uni, was a great insight into what uni life entails not only from an
educational point of view but from a social point of view. It gave them
inspiration to be the best at what they do and to succeed in their sport. The trip
also gave them an insight into the sorts of Elite Sports people that they could
potentially be working with during their studies, but a look at where those
athletes train and to see the great facilities that they use, which is the type
of facilities that would be open to them for use as well. The students and
staff that were involved with the day really enjoyed the experience, and a
special mention to the students who looked after us on the day.
The Loughborough University Schools
Visit programme is designed to give young people aged 12–18 years the chance to
sample a day at a Higher Education institution.
The programme aims to inspire all school
pupils, but especially those who may not have previously considered going to
University. It also helps to inform and support pupils that are thinking of
studying a sport related course or developing a future career in the sector.
Nick Wilkinson, Sport Development
Officer at Loughborough Sport said:
We were delighted to welcome Newcastle-under-Lyme
to the University and hope that all of the pupils enjoyed their visit. We are proud of the fact that we can provide
such an informative and interactive programme for schools. I hope that we have inspired the pupils and
shown them that Loughborough is a great place to study sport related courses.”
Full details about the School Visits
programme can be found at:
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