Anglia Ruskin University- University Sport Activation Fund.
To increase and extend the sporting provision at Anglia Ruskin University; specifically targeting students and staff who are currently inactive.
Objectives
1. Just play it- Extend provision of ‘Play at your own leisure’ activities-the most flexible type of provision-activities that students can participate in whenever suits them, often without the need to get changed or plan in advance 2a. Inspire: By Innovating- Inspire students who are currently inactive and those not participating in university provision by offering a range of turn up and play activity options delivered in a fun, inclusive style. 2b. Inspire: Get off- Campus and try something new- Deliver a range of off-campus outdoor pursuit activities to inspire students not normally attracted to traditional university team-sports. 3. Turn- Up and Play- Brand new activities to widen the sporting goffer and increase regularity of participation- moving students from occasional to regular participant. 4. Getting Your Community Active- Targeted development work to engage identified populations within our university that are currently under-represented. 5. Marketing & Communications- To improve the marketing of our sporting offer to students and ensure awareness of relevant opportunities.
Year 1 Projects (In correlation to their objective)
1. Creating a football and recreation area, installing jogging and running routes, pop up volleyball/ short tennis and badminton. 2a. Basketball Jam, Raveminton, Cycle Cinema 2b. Watersports, Mountain biking, Park run, Golf, Ice Skating. 3. Football 11 a side league, Get back Into Netball, Turn-up and Swim, Go Spike! Volleyball. 4. Activities targeted at: Students studying at Guild House, Peterborough; International students; Nursing students; Students with a limiting Disability; Students living in University accommodation. 5. Development of marketing strategy, loyalty/ reward scheme, tablet computers for student consultation.
Verity Allen-Sports Project Officer - Anglia Ruskin University - Student Services - LAB 131 - East Road - Cambridge - CB1 1PT E: [email protected] - T: 01223 698 78
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What is the project going to be doing over the next three years? How will the project consult with students? The project will increase sports participation across all of our campuses Currently the project is working in partnership with our Student Voice but also helping the Students’ Union interact with our smaller City Centre Department who survey and talk to students on every one of our campuses who currently do not engage with the Students’ Union. campuses to ask their opinion and gain feedback about sporting opportunities being run at the University. Target groups? The project in general will target HE Students who are not currently We have found that our hard to reach students at our Conservatorie, participating or engaging in sport or physical activity. School of Jewellery and School of Arts campuses are hardest to engage With 60% of our students being female aged between 18 – 25 this is our with, to counter this we are surveying as many students as we can twice main target. a year at these campuses to see if their engagement has increased and getting feedback from the students about how they want to engage with Delivery Style? the Students’ Union and the project. The project will be delivered through 3 main styles; (note these are subject to name changes in the future) What is different about the project (USP)? 1) Constantly interacting with students and gaining feedback about On Campus everything we do. Turn up and play campus based activities (non sport hall/centre 2) Student involvement throughout the project from the planning through activities) to marketing and delivery. Give it a go 3) Multiple stages of delivery to meet the demand of every student. Turn up and play beginners informal sessions (sport hall/centre activities) 4) Break each campus down and interact with them all as individuals Compete – Sport leagues without leaving a single campus out. Intramural leagues in 6-a-side football and netball with 1 more sport to 5) We will be employing a large number of students staff to help run the follow. project helping to raise awareness of the benefits of gaining more Students Activators will be used throughout the project to help with experience while studying. delivery and marketing of the sessions and leagues. What difference will the project make? Sport Clubs will also be key partners to help push individual sessions or The project will bring all the campuses together and help instil a sense of leagues through their recreational members and members who have pride and make students want to engage and take part in sport. signed up but not made any university team. Contact Details Emelie Taylor – BCU Active - Sport Coordinator Email – [email protected] Phone – 0121 331 6804 What will the project do over the next three years? The project will increase participation in the following seven sports: Badminton, Cycling, Kayaking, Rowing, Snowsports, Volleyball and Zumba (women only). There will also be a structured intramural programme established. What are the target groups for the project? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? The project will focus primarily on students who currently do not take part in little or no sport. We Ambassadors will be the first point of contact for are also putting a bigger focus on trying to get students when they are at each session and will more women from ethnic minorities participating be responsible for collecting feedback. Students by running women only Zumba sessions in a room participating in our programme will be given that has blacked out windows. feedback forms to help improve our services. Focus groups will also be held throughout the year. What are the delivery styles of the project? What is the project’s unique selling point? • Badminton: These are coached turn up and play sessions every week. It is also part of our The unique selling point is Sport for Fun. The aim intramural competition ‘Battle of the Halls’. of the project is, as the name suggests, to provide sport for fun. Sport for Fun is all about social and • Cycling: These are student ambassador led recreational activity as opposed to competitive sport. rides on roads and cycle paths in and around This gives students of any ability the opportunity to High Wycombe where students can use the take part in fun recreational sport sessions. bikes bought using the funding. These bikes are also lent out to students weekly. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years? • Kayaking: These are come and try sessions where participants will learn kayaking from a The project will increase the participation and coach at an accredited centre. retention of students in sport by providing them with the opportunity to participate recreationally • Rowing: This is a recreational session which is on a regular basis, without the commitment that based in a club setting with a coach. comes with competitive sport. • Snowsports: This is delivered on a indoor snow Student ambassadors will gain professional coaching centre. There will be a mixture of coached qualifications in their sport as well as role specific lessons in both skiing and snowboarding and training, which will help them not only in their role for those already at a good enough standard as an ambassador, but any future employment. recreational sessions are offered. By helping to promote their sport, they will gain experience in sports development and coaching by • Volleyball: These are coached turn up and being involved in the delivery of each session. play sessions every week. It is also part of our intramural competition ‘Battle of the Halls’. In Project contact details: addition, we will be running a Volleyball event Daniel Lawrence as part of ‘Raise and Give’ week. Sports Development Assistant • Zumba (women only): This is an informal turn Email: [email protected] up session for women only. It is delivered in a Phone Number: 01494 601 600 room where the windows can be blacked out Facebook: Sport for Fun Bucks New Uni to suit individual needs. Twitter: @Sport4FunBucks ‘Sport for Fun’ student ambassadors will be used to help promote their sport and also help deliver the majority of the sessions. The ultimate aim of this will be to use some of the funding to help the ambassadors attain coaching qualifications.
Canterbury Christ Church University’s PlaySport project is aimed at giving students and staff of the institution regular opportunities to engage in recreational sport and physical activity in a range of ways to fit the needs and demands of the currently inactive populous. The project is delivered with £295,952 of Sport England funding along with partner funding from the University of £200,568 which is made up of a combination of cash and in- kind contribution. This totals £496,520 and will deliver over 30 different activities throughout the three years. PlaySport is targeted with engaging 2,880 students in the project by August 2017 (960 per year). As this project aims to increase the amount of students participating regularly, the project challenges the participants to reach at least 20 attendances per year which creates a throughput target of 57,600 attendances (19,200 per year).
PlaySport is a complex project with five key strands which gives students plenty of ways in which to get engaged. Strand Description Pricing PlaySport PlaySport has a number of intramural leagues which give £10 League Membership per Leagues students that further commitment required to keep them term coming back every week. PlaySport Turn The project also has a wide range of activities available in £1 per session or £20 Up And Play a flexible turn-up-and-play format which students have PlaySport Pass for unlimited stated as their preferred method of engagement. sessions all year PlaySport PlaySport develops partnerships with local clubs and £1 per session Activities Local facility providers to make sure students and staff can To You engage in activities wherever is closest for them, knowing that not all students live within a one mile radius of the campuses. PlaySport PlaySport will work with specific groups of students with Free Tailored To You barriers to engagement over the three years in a bid to put on bespoke activities for each group. Under-engaged students such as the large cohort of Health and Education students at the institution that often struggle to engage in activities due to placements and high demands from their course will be worked with in particular. PlaySport PlaySport delivers a number of one off events and taster Variable (from Free up to £5) Events sessions to encourage initial engagement before feeding participants into other parts of the programme
Two full-time staff members manage the project; however it is 7 part time paid students known as PlaySport Ambassadors who drive the project on the ground along with a big team of volunteers known as PlaySport Makers. The Ambassadors also deliver much of the ‘PlaySport Tailored To You’ activity and engage those hard to engage students.
Contact: Aidan Ainsley – PlaySport Coordinator Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 01227 863506 Website: www.canterbury.ac.uk/playsport Facebook: CCCU PlaySport Twitter: @CCCUPlaySport #CCCUPlaySport What will the project do over the next three years? The project will increase participation in sport through a range of styles of sessions: How will the project consult with students on an on-going Social Sport, Halls Sport, Faculty Sport and the creation of a basis? Sports Volunteering Academy. The project sports activators will be consulted with regards to their specific sport. What are the project’s target groups? Students will be asked to complete comment cards at the end of sessions. The project will target HE students currently not engaging in Students that have not returned to sessions will be consulted on which sports structured sport. The project also targets females through they would like to see in the programme. various female only sport sessions. The University has a very diverse student population so we are also running What is the project’s USP? Cultural Sport Session which aims to target a more diverse The projects UPS is that the whole university has bought in to the project and group of students not currently integrating through sport. provided support from the sports clubs to the faculties and accommodation services. It truly is a University approach to sport. What is the project’s delivery style? Social Sport – Turn up and play Halls Sport – Activator lead multi sports and football in a What difference will the project make over three years? league set up where students compete against other hall The project will increase participation by students in sport by offering communities. opportunities to enjoy sport on a recreational base. However, the project Faculty Sport – Activator lead multi sports and football in a also aims to feed some participants into sports clubs. league set up were students compete against other The project will also give sports volunteers experience in sports coaching and faculties. development through delivering informal sessions to their peer. The sports activators will also gain coaching and sports leadership qualifications in their sport of interest ensuring there is a legacy in sport. Contact details: Robyn McDowall – Sports Participation Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 02477651403 What will the project aim to achieve? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? The project aims to get more students participating in regular sport activity. 1) Sport Activators will undertake pop up promo activities around campus, providing information on the Campus Sport programme and consulting with What are the project principle target market? students, particularly those who do not take part/ take part regularly in sport. 2) At sessions Sport Activators will gather feedback from participants. The project will target all students, but particularly those who do not 3) Students who have attended but have not been retained will be contacted currently take part at all and those who do not take part regularly. Specific directly. target groups are women and students who live on campus. 4) Focus groups will be held with the specific target groups. 5) Surveys will be used to gather information from both participants and non-participants. How will the project be delivered? There are a number of delivery methods: Informal drop-in sessions. E.g. 5v5 football What’s the project’s USP? Low level coaching. E.g. Back to Netball Fun social sport. Something for everyone! Fun one off tournaments. E.g. Dodgeball charity tournament Intra-mural leagues. E.g. Friday Night 6v6 Football League. What difference will your project aim to make over three years?
Campus Sport is a programme within Edge Hill Sport that focusses The project aims to create an environment where there is an opportunity for ALL on recreational sport played on campus. The programme has two main students to participate in sport regardless of ability. There will be a clear areas: Get Active; Fun, social sessions, including informal drop in, low level participation pathway for students from social/beginners sessions, through to competitive student sport. coaching and fun tournaments. All abilities attend. No commitment is involved. Game On; Intramural leagues. A team of volunteer Sport Activators will be central to the delivery of the project. The experience will provide an opportunity for the students to improve and develop ‘Sport Activators’ will be at every session to meet and greet, organise their skills. Rolling recruitment and training will ensure sustainability of the project. and integrate students into the sessions. We have two full time Sport Activators and are recruiting a bank of volunteer Sport Activators to support and enable the programme to be developed. Project contact details
Main Contact: Jane Grantham – Sports Development Officer Email Address: [email protected] Phone number: 01695 584071 Twitter: @edgehillsport #GetActiveEHS #GameOnEHS get active no hassle
Impetus project summary organised activities without the commitment of competitive sport
What will the project do over the next three years? The project will increase participation in six different sports including; Badminton, Table Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Triathlon, Athletics (running) and Tennis. How will the project consult with students on an The project will also provide opportunities for students to gain fully funded CPD qualifications in a on-going basis? variety of sports, resulting in further opportunity to assist in the delivery of the programme. The project will consult with the students by using our social media sites and Sport Imperial website working in partnership with the Student Union. We will be developing an online What are the project's target groups? feedback form which will available throughout the project, combined with the coach’s The project overall will target HE students that are currently not participating in sport or physical feedback, this will enable us to ensure the project is meeting its aims and that we are activity. Imperial College has a high number of international students, and attracts generally more targeting all student groups within the college. males than females therefore the project will aim to increase oversees students and female sports participation. What is the project's USP? The projects USP is the opportunity to ‘turn up and play’ with the access to qualified The project aims to cater for all the non-active students. Imperial College has a very substantial coaches. The overall mission is to develop recreational provision at Imperial and provide a BUCS offering within a wide range of sports with over 15% of the students at Imperial College sporting pathway for Imperial students. Imperial College has a well-established competitive competing within BUCS. The students who don’t participate as part of a club, this project is an sports programme therefore this project will provide the students a Sport Imperial pathway ideal fit for them to play sport on a recreational basis. from participation to performance.
What is the project's delivery style? What difference will the project make over three years? The project will be delivered through organised activities without the commitment of competitive The project will increase sports participation in recreational sport across all groups of sport. Each session will be delivered by a qualified coach/instructor. The six sports on offer will be students at the College. The project will also provide sports coaching experience through delivered during mornings, afternoon and evenings. All sessions will be run as informal, drop in, delivering parts of the project. The project will aim to attract student ambassadors to beginner sessions. help drive the project within key student groups and will also provide opportunity to gain valuable voluntary work experience hours. The project will also provide students access to funded coaching courses, which will allow them to assist with the delivery of Impetus. The students will be put forward for these courses following completion of a Sports Leaders course. The plan is involve the sports clubs with the delivery of the programme so that they can establish the pathway from the Impetus sessions to club environment.
Contact details: Main contact: Jenni Phillips – Student Sports Experience Officer (Participation) Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 0207 594 9069 Twitter: @sportimperial Keele University – ‘Play4Fun’ project summary
1. What is your project going to do over the next three years
The Play4Fun project will increase participation across eight target sports;
American Football Fencing Rounders Swimming Boxing Squash Rowing Lacrosse
A strong volunteer network will be established to aid the delivery and ensure sustainability.
2. Targets groups (if your project is intending on targeting a specific group of people please highlight this within your summary)
The project aims to engage HE students that are not currently participating in sport or physical activity and those that have low levels of participation.
3. Delivery style (for example: Informal turn up and play/ club setting/ activator led)
Across all the target sports the play 4 fun project will provide both informal turn up and play sessions and more formal competitions. The activities will make full use of the campus with pop up sessions taking place throughout the week alongside scheduled weekly activity.
Sessions will be led by an activator with the support of student ambassadors.
4. Planned methods of on-going consultation with students?
The activator and student ambassadors will carry out ongoing consultation with participating students gathering data to further improve the program. We will also carry out regular focus groups to capture feedback. In addition to this online polls will be used to gain further information.
5. USP? What’s stands out about your project?
The USP for the play 4 fun project is that the programs are being delivered all over the campus away from the sport centre making it easily accessible. Delivering fun and social activities through sport right on the students doorstep without the need for equipment and a playing field.
6. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years
Over a three year period we aim to increase overall student activity (1 x 30 minutes per week) by 2% and see 2000 students take part in the programs. It is anticipated that this project will firmly embed a social sports program into university life and the student volunteer network will make the project sustainable.
7. Project contact details
Jordan Grimshaw ( Sports Activator) - 01782 733368 - [email protected]
What will the project do over the next three years? The aim of the BeActive project over the next three years is to significantly increase the amount of participation by traditionally non-sporty students in recreational and social sport. The project aligns with strategic goals within the universities health and well-being and sports departments. BeActive aims to give students, not only a superior university experience, but to ensure their health and wellbeing is maintained. BeActive Target Groups The main target group is higher education students between the ages of 18-24. Our target to engage female students is slightly higher than our targets for male participants. This is down to the fact that our student population equates to a ratio of 2:1 female to male. The delivery style of BeActive BeActive offers four different types of session tailored to the demands of the student community. The sessions offered are broken into:
- Social, informal and flexible sessions designed for students to just turn up and play - Functional sessions, designed for students seeking health and fitness benefits - Learn to sessions, these are designed for students seeking to learn a new skill or sport - Inter-University sessions have a competitive league structure Sessions are led by student members of staff, termed ‘Activators.’ These Activators are key to the success of the programme, given that engagement is higher through peer-to-peer delivery. Activators assist coaching staff, who are employed in our ‘learn to’ sessions and officials which are employed to give integrity to our inter-university offering. BeActive will host a number of festivals in partnership with the students’ union throughout the year to boost participation in, and exposure of BeActive. Methods of ongoing consultation Our Activators have been provided with a tablet to enable feedback from sessions through questionnaires, and to document any issues or suggestions raised by students attending the sessions. A working group composed of multiple stakeholders in the BeActive project will meet three times a year to help steer its success. Standard metrics, such as focus groups and suggestion boxes will also be used. What is the Project’s USP? The project seeks to fill the gap within our sporting pathway. The offering itself is its own USP given that King’s Sport does not have structured recreational sport offering. BeActive stands alone from competitive sport, traditionally through BUCS, Elite sport, and Fitness Centre use. The opportunity to play sport in a social and non-competitive environment is the biggest draw. What difference will the project make over three years? BeActive will increase the overall health and well-being of its student users. It will stand as an opportunity to play sport in a social and recreational capacity and furnishing students with new skills and understanding of different sports. Contact details Freddie Dean | [email protected] | 02078487931 Instagram Kings_Sport | Facebook: /BeActiveProgramme | Website: kclsu.org/beactive Kingston University
Active Lifestyles Programme would like to Give You 5 days of free activity #High5ForSport
Project Summary
What will the project do over the next three years?
Kingston University will use the award to improve the breadth of sporting and active lifestyle opportunities available to the student body.
Five sports have initially been selected from the consultation exercise with a strapline The Active Lifestyles Programme would like to Give You 5 days of free activity.
The five sports initially selected are: swimming, badminton, table tennis, basketball and running/ jogging.
Each sport will have a designated day, for example, Monday is badminton; Tuesday is the beginners running group; Wednesday is swimming; Thursday is table tennis; Friday is basketball.
What are the project’s target groups?
The main focus will be on those who do not currently engage with the activities supplied by the Student Union or the University. The consultation exercise indicated that students wanting to participate recreationally prefer individual sports, rather than team activities, where they are not reliant on other people to be active.
What is the project’s delivery style?
All activity is free of charge, and is normally led by a qualified coach with the exception of the network of table tennis tables sited around the campus. Each activity has a student sports activator who is point of contact for the students wishing to participate.
Each session is recreational, fun and informal.
How will the project consult with the students on an on-going basis?
A range of methods including the following: student sport activators talking to the student participants in their particular sport, numbers attending the activities, a formal in house survey during our annual Health Week in February asking one simple question: What social sporting opportunities could the University provide that would encourage you to participate?, and finally feedback from the projects Higher Education Sport Participation and satisfaction survey.
What is the project’s USP?
It is free, informal, fun and there is an activity for each day of the week.
What difference will the project make over three years?
The project will: grow student participation in sporting activity; employ a number of students throughout the project period giving them valuable experience; give participating student’s accreditation to the Kingston Award, which is the University’s brand of the Higher Education Achievement Record; and continue to raise the profile of the Sports &Active Lifestyles section to the University’s internal and external market.
Contact details
Main contact: Ian Jennings – Sports & Active Lifestyles Manager
Email address: [email protected]
Phone number: 020 8417 2413. Twitter: @IanJennings_KU Lancaster University Students’ Union Sport England Project Overview November 2014 What is your project going to do over the next three years? Our project, Just Play, has several aims – to increase participation in recreational sport and activities, creating pathways for progression, give students opportunities to gain leadership and organisational skills and create recreational leagues.
Targets groups Upon research, Just Play, in general, has two main target categories: 1 - Those students who are not active in recreational sport 2 - Students who tried out for BUCS teams • Women and where unsuccessful • International • BUCS Club ‘Drop Outs’ • Mature • Disabled What is your delivery style? Depending on the needs, environment and type of sessions, we have several methods to ensure all students are catered for in an environment which is friendly, encouraging and supportive. Student Activators Leagues Fully trained Student Activators to lead sessions with For those sessions where possible, create leagues support from the 2 newly recruited Sport Co-ordinators supported with informal coaching and training sessions. who are employed to deliver the programme. All Sessions Beginners Sessions All sessions are designed to cater for all abilities, introducing Tailoring sessions so that we encourage beginners to new members into a welcoming club environment. commit to a block of training with a weekly schedule. Planned methods of on-going consultation with students The first term we will focus on building strong relationships with Student Activators and consulting with them regarding their sessions and what seems to be working/not working and responding to their concerns, while equally celebrating their successes and expanding on these. Toward the end of the 1st term and beginning of 2nd term a real focus on speaking to Female and International students. Conducting surveys on a face to face basis at events to discover their activity levels, what they attend, where and why – reflecting on the responses and meeting demands and needs where possible. USP? What stands out about your project? Just Play has several USPs. • Our flexibility and quickness to respond to students ever changing needs. • Our support of Student Activators to gain skills that will help them with employability after University. • We are working closely with our Innovation Hub at Lancaster University to develop a social app where students can meet like-minded students to discover a timetable of Just Play sessions, organise their own social events, creating a flexible, informative and friendly online social environment. • All sporting activity at Lancaster University is run by Lancaster University Students’ Union. This enables students to have clear transitions from recreational sport into competitive leagues and clubs. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years? The long term goal of Just Play is to increase participation of students in sport in a non-competitive enjoyable environment, where all levels of abilities are catered for. Creating social and recreational fun, where like- minded people can get together. With these recreational sessions, we hope to create pathways for students who show potential to move into more competitive sport, building confidence and team building skills. We also want students to leave University with skills obtained through recreational activity outside of their studies. Supporting student activators to obtain skills such as leadership, mentoring and coaching to enhance their employability. Project contact details James Marenghi – Sport Development Manager [email protected] Claire Place – Sports Participation Co-ordinator [email protected] Rick Barnes – Sports Participation Co-ordinator [email protected]
lusu.co.uk/sport Leeds Beckett University - ‘USA Sports’ project summary
How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? What will the project do over the next three years?
In the first instance, the project’s sports leaders will be consulted with regards to The project will increase participation in seven American sports: their specific sport. We will also be holding focus groups to research women’s sport
at the University and how to attract students that are not currently participating in American football, baseball/softball, basketball, cheerleading, dodgeball, sport. lacrosse and ultimate.
A key barrier for Leeds Beckett is the distance between the City campus and the sports facilities at the Headingley Campus so we will research how the project can What are the project’s targets groups? attract students from that area.
The project, in general, will target HE students currently not participating in sport. Other, more specific groups, will be targeted through certain sports, What is the project’s USP? outlined below: The project’s USP is the American theme. The aim is to increase awareness of the American football - females and 14-19 year olds seven sports by grouping them together under one ‘banner’. The University has well- Softball - currently non-active students established competitive American sports teams so offering a recreational and Cheerleading - females informal coaching programme is a logical step to take to build upon their success. Lacrosse – females and 14-19 year olds
What difference will the project make over three years?
What is the project’s delivery style? The project will increase participation by students in sport and offer opportunities to enjoy sport on a recreational basis, a very different offer to that of the competitive The project will be delivered through a range of styles, outlined below: BUCS teams. However, the project does aim to progress some informal sessions into clubs once the sport has an established following. American football - Club setting Baseball/softball - Club setting, intramural competition Basketball - ‘Just play’, intramural 3 v 3 league, informal coaching The project will also give student sports leaders experience in sports coaching and Cheerleading – Informal/beginners sessions development through delivering informal sessions to their peers. The sports leaders Dodgeball – Informal sessions, intramural competition will gain coaching and sports leadership qualifications in their sport of interest along Lacrosse – Informal/beginners sessions with having opportunities to lead youth sport. Ultimate - Informal/beginners sessions
‘Sports Leaders’ will be used to deliver and help promote the majority of Contact details: sessions with the aim of using funding to have the leaders attain coaching qualifications. The aim is to progress the informal/beginners sessions into Main contact: Dale Bottomley – Sports Development Officer a club environment. Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 0113 81 26546 Twitter: @USASportsLBU #USASports
Leeds Trinity University- ‘Trinity Active’ project summary
What will the project do over the next three years?
The project will look to increase participation by 25% over a three year period in the following focus sports; netball, hockey, table tennis, rounders, ultimate Frisbee, squash, tennis, racketball and trampolining.
What are the project’s targets groups?
The project will look to target HE students who are not currently engaged in sport and those who are engaging in sport for less than 30 minutes per week with a particular focus on female students at Leeds Trinity. The project will also look to establish a sporting pathway for all students at Leeds Trinity.
What is the projects delivery style?
Informal turn up and play/social sport Intra Mural Leagues Beginners/intermediate coached sessions Rounders Netball Ultimate Frisbee Table Tennis Hockey Squash/Racketball Trampolining Tennis Trampolining *The project will be delivered by a number of paid coaches and sport activators who will take a lead role in a focus sport.
How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis?
The Trinity Active project will be part of an academic research project by a full time PHD student from the department of Sport, Health and Nutrition at Leeds Trinity which will include ongoing evaluations of the sports delivery and target figures. The project will also work in partnership with the Students Union to establish student surveys and create a student participation forum on a termly basis which will consult the student body on barriers to participation and feedback on the current sporting offer.
What are the projects USP?
There is currently no intra mural set up at Leeds Trinity where students can play social sport on a weekly basis in a competitive setting, therefore this project is targeting the audience which is lost between BUCS sports and beginners/intermediate coached sessions.
The project also has a particular focus on females in sport so there is a targeted plan within these sports to appeal to a female audience.
What difference will the project make over three years?
The project will increase student participation in sport by 25% (15% females and 10% for males). The project will also look to create a sporting pathway for students at Leeds Trinity in order to bridge the gap between beginners sport and BUCS sport to provide a wider sporting offer along the way for all students.
The Sport activators will gain valuable work experience within a HE setting and gain coaching and sports leadership qualifications to add to their professional development.
Sarah Todd- Sport Development Manager [email protected] LSE Student’s Union - LSESU Active LifeStylE - Project Summary
What will the project do over the next three years? How will students be consulted about the project on an on-going basis? The project will lead to an increase in participation in sport and physical activity amongst all student groups at LSE through the formation of a At the end of each term students who have participated in any activities as comprehensive recreational sport offer. This will complement the existing part of the project will be surveyed in order to gain specific feedback about competitive sport offer and form part of a new overarching LSE Sport their experience. Student Staff and Student Activators will also be brand that offers sport for all. consulted. A variety of existing student forums will be used to review existing provision and to inform future provision including; the Interfaith What are the targets groups? forum, LGBT+ forum, and Disabled students forum. Existing sports clubs and societies will be consulted to ensure continued collaboration and to The overall target for the project is to engage students who do not develop pathways between recreational and competitive offers. The currently participate in sport or physical activity on a regular basis. consultation will inform the activities we offer, the delivery style, and how However, based on our demographics there are a number of specific we market our offer to change behaviours. target groups including Post Graduate students and International students which are underrepresented at present. What is the project’s USP?
What is the delivery style? Sport and physical activity is a key part of the student experience at an academically excellent institution. This is reflected in the Student’s Union The style of delivery is flexible and varies from activity to activity but there motto which is 'work hard play hard'. LSESU Active LifeStylE promotes the are four key themes: ethos that sport and physical activity should be part of everyday life for all Intramural Leagues (semi-competitive) students at LSE. Beginner Lessons or Courses (coached) Drop-in Sessions (turn-up-and-play) What difference will the project make over the next three years? One-off Participation Events (informal) Activities will take place either on campus or at community facilities within The overall aim of the project is to create opportunities for all LSE central London and will be facilitated either by ‘Student Activators’, Student students, regardless of ability and experience, to participate in recreational Staff or by appropriately qualified external coaches and instructors. sport and physical activity. The project will also create a sustainable workforce of volunteers who will contribute to the delivery of recreational activity beyond the life of the project. Volunteers will be recruited, trained and deployed on a rolling basis each year. This will enhance the student experience but also add to students Employability and Development.
Contact Details: James Ralph (Project Manager) [email protected] 020 7955 7158 Enhancing the Loughborough Sport Pathway
Project aims:
• Group 3 – More likely to get involved if their friends or someone like them are playing The Loughborough University Sport Activation Fund project will create new social competition sport, like to be spoon fed, they like to get involved with ‘stuff’ but not committed to structures aimed at students who are looking for competitive opportunities at the right level for anything in particular. them. Through consultation, we have identified a gap for those looking for regular social activity that includes a competition outlet. These new competition structures will complete the Delivery style: Loughborough Sport Pathway and sit between the current recreational sport offer (My Lifestyle) and the hall sport programme (IMS), and also between IMS and University clubs. The new competitive structures will be delivered by student volunteers who are either student elected or selected via our volunteer recruitment process. These students will be supported by full time members of staff both to deliver the new programmes and to develop their own skills.
Planned methods of ongoing consultation:
As part of the project we are developing sophisticated methods of capturing, analysing, disseminating and responding to data and information about which students are participating in sport, what they are doing and the frequency of their participation. This will help us to continually understand our target groups and shape our programmes appropriately. This work will be done in partnership with our Students Union in order to link sport activity data with other co-curricular activity and academic information.
Our Unique selling point:
Our project will complete the Loughborough Sport pathway, allowing engagement in sport for Through consultation with students and partners we have identified the below as target sports: any student, regardless of interest, ability or motivations. Through sophisticated data collection methods and analysis, we will develop complex insights that will allow us to increase participation Year 1 Football, Lacrosse, Basketball, Netball in sport through innovative and creative methods to take us to world leading participation levels. Year 2 Badminton, Hockey Year 3 Tennis Contact details:
For any questions about our project, please feel free to get in touch. Target Groups: Kate Kenyon – Competitions Coordinator Having carried significant research with Loughborough Students Union we have identified 5 market segments, of which we are targeting 3 of these. The 3 target groups are: [email protected]
• Group 1 - Most likely to volunteer, motivated to play sport to keep fit and look good, Dawn Cooper – My Lifestyle Coordinator really care about how others perceive them. [email protected] • Group 2 – Motivated by academic achievement, like to do things with smaller groups of friends, most likely to be post-graduate or international students. Enjoy a varied cultural
and social calendar. Want to play sport recreationally.
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY ACTIVE CAMPUS: PROJECT SUMMARY
WHAT WILL THE PROJECT DO OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS? UNIQUE SELLING POINTS • Increase the current low levels of participation in sport • Address the current limited choice of taking part in sport at a recreational level • Raise the profile and benefits of sport within the University • FREE activity • Improve employability skills of students by providing opportunities to engage as • Non-committal - turn up and play Activators, Volunteers or gain coach education qualifications • Activity open to all regardless of ability or previous • Make a contribution to enhancing the student experience playing experience • Emphasis of delivery around creating a fun and social environment
HOW WILL THE PROJECT CONSULT WITH STUDENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS? TARGET GROUPS
• Online and paper questionnaires will be used to collect feedback from students and staff • Students who currently do not have a long term • Focus groups will be formed from participants and non-participants commitment to an activity, club or sport • The programme of activity will be reviewed based on continued feedback from participants • Through a series of engagement events we will also target and non-participants the following groups in order to increase involvement in • Pop up stalls across all campus buildings providing the opportunity for face to face feedback sport and physical activity: Student Union societies, women, disabled Students, halls of residences, individual WHAT DIFFERENCE WILL THE PROJECT MAKE OVER THREE YEARS? faculties, international Students
• Will create a programme of activity around participation level sport that plugs a gap in current DELIVERY STYLE university provision • Will Provide an enjoyable, relaxed and sociable programme of activity that provides a wide • Activities will be drop in sessions, with a minimal registration variety of sports to MMU students who do not currently want a long term commitment to an process required activity, club or sport • There will be a focus on utilising students to lead sessions • Will engage with students who we are currently not providing a service to and therefore don’t through our Sports Activators programme and where engage in the university sports programme appropriate these students will be linked to university sports • Will increase participation and engagement levels of students living in University halls of clubs to provide a pathway through to the University club. residences by providing regular sporting activity which can help to build friendships, social • Short 1 hour sessions are supervised but not coached, with networks and a sense of community within their hall an emphasis placed on providing a fun/welcoming/social • Will provide a range of one off tournaments which engage people in a fun and relaxed environment for all participants environment and are open to all MMU students • Will create pathways for students to engage as volunteers, coaches and activators to lead activity sessions, enhancing their employability skills and the overall sustainability of the programme
JONATHAN FLETCHER I SPORT DEVELOPMENT OFFICER I [email protected] I CONTACT US: 0161 247 6887 I MMU.AC.UK/SPORT I @MMUSPORT I #ACTIVECAMPUS I Middlesex University – Move It project summery
What will the project do over the next three years? What is the project’s USP?
The aim of Move It is to increase participation for students that do The projects unique selling point is the large number of female only not currently take part in any physical activity. The aim is to not only sessions; we have managed to secure our gym for two sessions per get more students active but to also change their behaviour and week with just female allowed in. This includes female only fitness encourage a healthier lifestyle. staff, instructors and coaches. All our female only sessions are in environments that can be enclosed, with no viewing areas, making it What are the projects target groups? a lot easier for all cultures to participate.
The project will focus on all HE students not currently participating in What difference will the project make over three years? any sport or physical activity; however we have three main focus areas we are targeting: The project aims to target students that are currently not taking part in sport or activity on any level for various reasons. After lots of 1 – Females research we have tried to cater our program to make it easier for non-participating students to take part, by offering female only 2- BME groups & societies sessions, sessions that are both day and evening that can be as short 3- Disabled students via inclusive activity. as 30 minutes to it easier for our home students that have to travel each day. Some of our sessions are exercises based with the aim to What is the project delivery style? use this as a pathway into sport via our informal sports sessions, the idea is to try and change our non-participating student’s behaviours The project is split into three different areas; ladies only, inclusive and around sport. drop in sessions. All sessions are informal, and concentrate on the fun and social side of activity. The majority of our sessions are activator The project will also give student activators the opportunities to led, however some are coached teaching students the basic skills to upskill themselves by offering various training in leadership, official’s take part in a sport at a beginner level. courses and coaching courses along with experiences such as marketing, journalism and event management. All things that will How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? make our student activators more employable once they have graduated. We will regularly be holding focus groups with both current participants and non-participants evaluating our project; we will have Contact Details a big presence on campus via the use of our activators and interns who will be in touch with our students. Along with this we have staff Main Contact: Sarah Budd – Sports Activator Email: [email protected] activators that will be our liaison for different academic courses. Phone: 0208 411 5218 Twitter/Facebook: MiddlesexuniSport Newcastle University Students’ Union – University Sport Activation Fund Project Summary
What will the project do over the next 3 years? How will the project consult students on an on-going basis? Initially the project will be promoted at Freshers week. Going ahead from there we will promote at halls, lectures and throughout the SU. Team captains will be
The project will provide first year students and postgrads the asked to attend monthly focus groups to gain feedback, allowing us to plan opportunity to play sports every week in a competitive and social ahead for the growth and development of Hall Sport. environment whilst representing their halls of residence, i.e. the name ‘Hall Sport’.
The Project USP
Target groups The USP of the project is that it allows students to represent their halls of residence in as many sports as they choose. Whilst individual league tables The project in the whole will target first year students who are will be on-going for each sport an overall league table will allow us to living in halls of residence, but will also provide opportunities for crown a ‘King of Hall Sport’. The league will take place through term 1 and postgrads and non-residential students living at home. The 2 with a tournament based format due to take place in term 3. competitive division will target currently active students, whom without Hall Sport may fall into the drop out category. The social division will target non active students and those who What difference will the project make? participate in sport for the fun and social factors. The University has a well-established intramural system which reaches capacity before new students are able to register and sign up. Through Delivery Style Hall Sport we are keeping students active whom without such a programme may end up inactive. Additionally, through informal sessions The project will be delivered in different styles throughout the we aim to provide those students the confidence to join the league year. Initially we will offer informal sessions allowing students to system and compete in our social divisions each week. meet one another and form their teams in the appropriate sports. Once the leagues begin the delivery style will change to Contact details an intramural/club setting. However, informal social play will continue alongside the league format with the aim to progress Liam Isaac (Activities Intern) – [email protected] those into the league. Phone - 0191 239 3952
The Activities Intern will deliver all sessions. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nusuhallsport
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NUSUhallsport NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITIES SOCIAL SPORT PROJECT
What is your project going to do over the next three years? Planned methods of on-going consultation with students
• Attract more students to take part in University sports participation • Regular monitoring of the sessions will be carried out by the Projects programmes, contributing to an overall increase in participation Leads • Develop confident and ambitious graduates equipped to shape • A termly questionnaire will be sent to participants to gain feedback society and influence future planning • Interviews will be conducted by the County Sports Partnership each term to achieve a more in depth insight Targets groups • The HESPSS will be used to learn new ideas and feedback from the wider student population • Students who wish to engage in a range of differing activities • Students who may not wish to play representative sport USP? What’s stands out about your project? • Students who have been unsuccessful at trials • Students who may already have learnt a sport through Beginner Sport • It is a joint project between two universities and students will be able and feel ready to move up a level to access sporting activities at either or both Universities, making • University Staff sporting opportunities far more accessible • The living accommodation areas inhabited by many students that live off campus is often common to both Universities and marketing will Delivery style inevitably cover both sets of students offering them the chance to take part at the nearest venue to which they live • Programme will be termly with weekly sessions and one-off events • Individuals can just turn up and get into the sport What difference do you intend your project to make over 3 years • Student Ambassadors will lead on the coordination of the programmes and sessions will be delivered by student volunteers • It will narrow the gap in the sporting pathway, whereby students • Students don’t need to have Sports Membership, it costs just £2 outside entry level activity, are able to take part in sport socially • All scheduled sessions are for when the students requested without regular commitment to a sports team or selective trials process • It will provide a pathway from beginner and entry level sport through to regular club and intra-mural sport Project contact details • It will increase opportunities for students to lead sessions and develop Main Contact: Jessica Withers, Sports Projects Officer a range of skills in a variety of roles to enhance their employability Email Address: [email protected] Phone: 0115 848 2288 BROOKES ACTIVE PROJECT SUMMARY
Brookes Active Aims How will the project consult students? To introduce a wide-range of informal sports/active participation Initial consultation will take place through contact with session opportunities to Brookes students in order to facilitate a cultural leaders and volunteers. The project will also utilise the Student’s and behavioural change that increases participation at Brookes. Union as an organ for consultation with target groups.
What are the target groups? What is the project USP? With no existing project in place, Brookes Active will target HE With no existing informal participation programme in place, the students who do not currently participate in representative sport. USP for the project is the ability to ‘drop-in’ and try something new in a more convenient place at a convenient time for them. In addition, 60% of the student body is female, yet are under- represented in sports teams. Brookes Active will provide a new What difference will the project make? offering to this group to encourage increased active participation. The project will provide the initial push towards embedding a culture of active participation amongst Brookes students. It will How are these delivered? remain sustainable through the promotion of sports volunteering, with support for gaining additional experience and qualifications. The majority of our sessions will be led by student volunteers as ‘activators’ or through team-led social sessions. Students will be encouraged and supported to gain qualifications and upskill. Contact Details: Main Contact: Zach Meekings – Sport Coordinator The project is also looking to make use of non-traditional spaces Email: [email protected] Phone: 01865 484119 around the university to remove barriers and increase capacity. Twitter: @BrookesActive
Queen Mary Students’ Union – ‘Get Active’ project summary
What will the project do over the next three years?
The project is aiming to increase participation of QMUL students in recreational sport. The project will be adding 9 new sports to the existing Get Active programme which has managed to sustain 5 sports from the previous Active Universities funding. The new sports offered are Archery, BMX, Cheerleading, Diving, Dodgeball, Hockey, Jitsu, Rowing and Swimming.
What are the project’s Target Groups?
The project will be targeting all students who are not currently taking part in regular physical activity. Some specific focus areas will be females, students in university accommodation and students that study at the universities two smaller campuses at Whitechapel and Charterhouse Square.
What is the project’s delivery style?
Most of the sports will be offered on a turn up and play basis where participants can just show up to the session on the day, purchase a ticket and join in. We will also be offering membership options for regular participants so that they can purchase a one off membership and then access all sessions for free which will save them money in the long run. For two of our sports, diving and rowing, participants will have to book on for a block of sessions due to the technical nature of the activities.
How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis?
In order to ensure that the project is providing our students with the offer that best suits them we will be using a variety of methods to consult with them regularly throughout the course of the project. We will be using focus groups, one to one interviews, and surveys to gain a deeper understanding of what our students want. We will also be reacting to verbal feedback received from our student staff working at sport sessions.
What is the project’s USP?
The USP for the Get Active programme is that is offers students an opportunity to access recreational sport that is convenient, low commitment and low cost. It removes barriers to participation that may exist in other sporting offers at the university e.g. club teams, the gym. All abilities are welcome and all equipment is provided to help create a relaxed, inclusive and fun environment for participants. In addition we are offering sessions up at the newly opened Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park which is a key selling point to our students.
What difference will the project make over the next three years?
Over the next three years we are aiming to make a significant impact in raising participation levels in recreational sport at the university. In addition to this we want to be able to broaden our established base of financially self-sustainable sessions so that when funding ends we can continue to engage a large number of students in the Get Active programme.
Contact Details
Main contact: Damian Lyons – Sport Participation Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 020 7882 5765 Twitter: @qmgetactive
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U.R.S for Life project summary
• What will the project do over the next few years? • Ongoing consultation The project will offer a flexible and innovative sports programme The Sport Ambassadors will have important roles in collecting and developing recreational sport across the four university colleges. The reporting student feedback from those taking part as well as students who project will focus on engaging underrepresented groups of students are not involved in sport at the university (through their peer and academic and provide a range of sports and delivery styles to get students networks). The Sport department have established a range of partnerships, participating. focus groups and feedback services to regularly gather student feedback.
• What are the project target groups? • USP The project will broadly target students who are not participating in The project will build on the strong historic college identity that exists at sport. There will also be a focus on specific groups including female the university through the Campus Club. The project will build on this ethos students and students with disabilities. by delivering sport at the heart of the 4 colleges in non-traditional sport spaces and tapping into college pride and identity. • What is the projects delivery style? The high percentage of female students at the university (78%) also brings A range of delivery styles will be used to engage students in sport: a unique aspect to the project and aim of getting more female students Futsal – Club setting, structured coaching sessions for beginners as well taking part in sport. as intramural and turn up and play offer. Canoeing – Club setting, structured learn to canoe programme and • What difference will the project make over three years? links to local canoe club for development opportunities. The project will actively engage with groups of students that do not Campus Club – informal, turn up and play sessions across the 4 currently take part in sport. Through social and recreational sport, the campuses with range of sports and activities on offer. Opportunity to project will encourage regular participation whilst at university and stay develop informal/social competition linked to colleges, peer groups and with them into adult life. societies and intramural programmes. The project will also support students to gain vocational and sports based Female only/students with disabilities – led by student consultation qualifications and develop skills through the Sports Ambassador roles. and feedback, a range of informal sports will be offered to students with exit routes into intramural and social sport programmes for students who wish to progress. • Contact details: James Ayres, Sport Roehampton Manager Student ‘Sport Ambassadors’ will be recruited from a range of [email protected] 0208 392 3703 university departments to ensure the programme is driven by students twitter - @sportroehampton demand and feedback Be.active; Recreational Sport and Fitness Programme Active Lifestyle Royal Holloway University & Sport
What will your project do over the next three years? How will your project consult with students on an on-going basis? The project will expand on the range of activities on offer to our student Termly consultation regarding previous terms activity in the form of a body through the current be.active, Recreational Sport and Fitness survey via email to current participants at the end of term 1 &2 looking at programme. As well as the introduction of new activity we will have an 4 key areas; things gone well, things to improve, things that could be Inclusion Officer, League Administrator and a Volunteer Reward Scheme added and would they recommend a friend. Results analysed over Christmas and Easter, quick wins actioned for following term and greater What are the projects target groups? suggestions will be actioned over summer for next year along with all The project will target those students that are unsuccessful at team trials or term 3 feedback. Follow up emails will be sent to all participating in those not wishing to commit to a competitive sports team as well as the survey. Feedback and actions displayed on social media showing we work through our Inclusion Officer we will be working with hard to reach value feedback. Over the summer we will carry out further consultation in groups, single gender restrictions, physical and learning requirements and the format of survey to the entire student body, purpose being we will be faith groups. Through selected sports clubs we will be working to raise looking at coming academic year finding out from students what they awareness, adapt training sessions and establish a way of identifying clubs would like to see. that are inclusive to all. What stands out about your project? We can now say we have a full sporting offer with a smooth player What is the projects delivery style? pathway; fitness user, drop-in sport, social leagues and competitive play. Intramural sport will be the main delivery style, providing opportunity for Supported by student volunteers students to return week on week. Activity will take place on site using our new outdoor facility development and sports identified through our student What difference will your project make over the three years? consultation will be included within the Social Leagues; football, netball, Over the three years our project will bridge the gap between drop-in hockey, tennis, table tennis and volleyball. sport and competitive play as well as reduce the number of students Sports Volunteering Programme - Student volunteers will officiate the dropping out of sport by offering another playing level to our students. social leagues and in return receive bursaries towards sporting The work with our Inclusion Officer will make our sports clubs more qualifications empowering and upskilling our student volunteers. inclusive, providing greater opportunities to our students requiring Inclusion activity through our Inclusion Officer and making the most of non something a little extra. Our Sports Volunteer programme will allow us to traditional spaces for social play and raising awareness. develop and empower or students offering them greater employability skills to take with them beyond there studies.
Contact details: 1 Kate Smith – Sports Activator [email protected] 01784 443878 Sheffield Hallam University - ENGAGE. PLAY. STAY
What will the project do over the next three years?
The Engage, Play, Stay project at Sheffield Hallam University will provide students with the opportunity to improve their health by taking part in regular activities. The project is part of a ground breaking, innovative project which aims to engage the hard to reach students and allow them the opportunities to create a long lasting habit.
What is the projects delivery style?
The key focus of this project is to extend and develop the Student Sport Activator Initiative, which has proved successfulin providing individuals with the knowledge and experience needed to increase employability. Integral to this plan is to train a number of SSA's with Motivational Interviewing skills which will enable them to engage with students who are not participating in sport with the aim of changing attitudes and behaviours in a more positive manner.
To support sustainable participation and behavioural change within the target groups, we aim to develop a strong marketing campaign specifically focused at supporting engagement within the three identified groups. New time slots have been secured at internal and external facilities in order to offer flexible delivery in a close proximity to where students live. Management and delivery of the pro- ject will be co-ordinated by the Sports Development Management Team and Head of Sport Services, along with the Sheffield Hallam Active Team. A newly appointed Engagement Officer will ensure the monitoring of new activities in order to develop a sustainable program. The project will be operated in partnership with the Academy of Sport, the Students Union, University Marketing and Com- munications and external facility providers such as Sheffield International Venues.
What are the projects target groups? What are the ongoing methods of consultation with students?
Evidence sourced from the Higher Education Sports Participation Survey (2012 & 2013) shows that The role of the Sport Mentor will be to support the client by eliciting and strengthening the per- 64% of students are not taking 1x30minutes of physical activity a week. Due to the findings of this son's own motivation for health and lifestyle change - through encouraging and enhancing the cli- research we have selected 3 main target groups: ents own self-determination and self-efficacy.
1) First year undergraduate students who live in University & private halls of residence based near What is the project USP? to campus. The role of the Sport Mentor will be to support the client by eliciting and strengthening the per- 2) Students within 5 Academic Departments who have demonstrated a low take up of the current son's own motivation for health and lifestyle change - through encouraging and enhancing the cli- social sport program. ents own self-determination and self-efficacy.
3) Physically Active Female who currently take part in University Fitness programmes but who have not yet transferred into the social sport programme. What difference the project will make over the next 3 years?
Over the 3 years in which this project will be run, our aim is to achieve a vastly increased social sport programme. By developing and supporting new participation opportunities we will create a culture of volunteering in sport development and provide a variety of vocational course qualification opportunities. Our main focus at Sheffield Hallam is to enhance the employability of students allowing them to stand out and gain transferable employment skills so they can secure their dream job in their chosen future careers. We are committed to the contribution to the economic and social develop- ment of both our region and the UK and feel that our project is an innovative and ground breaking program developed to achieve this.
Contact Details: Main Contact: Danielle Tindall De Carolis - Sports Engagement Co-ordinator Email: [email protected]
St Mary’s University – ‘SIMMSactive’ Project Summary
What will the project do over the next 3 years? What is the project delivery style? The project will increase the amount of students taking part in The majority of activities on the SIMMSactive timetable are informal, social physical activity by providing them with regular drop-in sessions in a and fun drop-in sessions. Most sessions are led by ‘Activators’ who are range of sports: enthusiastic and skilled students. The Karate & Self Defence sessions have a coach from a local club that leads the session as it is a specialist activity Athletics/ Running , Cricket, Dodgeball, Football, Netball, Basketball, where students will require greater support in order to improve. The aim is Self Defence, Karate, Touch Rugby, Rounders and Indoor Hockey. to progress some of the informal activities into ‘SIMMSactive Social
Leagues’ to provide students with a competitive platform We are also offering students ‘open gym sessions’ at several different times. How will the project consult with students on an on-going Basis? What are the project’s target groups? Gain feedback from participants: Activators will regularly gain feedback from Overall, the project will target all HE Students within the University students after the sessions to determine how future sessions are delivered. who are not currently active and also aims at increasing regular Focus Groups: we will gain insight form students in halls of residence, physical activity levels of all students. non-sport societies and female groups to understand what the students want. Certain activities are targeting specific groups: Surveys: Surveys will be completed each year due to the new intake of students and therefore new student demands. This will shape the programme • Self Defence: Inactive Females each year. • Karate: Inactive Males What difference will the project make? • Beginners Running Club: Inactive Females SIMMSActive will extend and develop St Mary's sporting pathway by providing What is the project’s USP? opportunities for students to take part in recreational sport and physical activity This project is a completely new concept for St Mary’s University, and not just solely through the competitive BUCS club structure at St Mary’s. with the recreational activities being student led, flexible and This will appeal to a wider range of students and in doing so will help to develop informal. In addition, all activities are on campus making it easy for and embed lifelong sporting habits. many students to participate. It encourages in-active students to Furthermore, the project will also give student ‘Activators’ experience in sports increase their participation levels and also gives active students the coaching through delivering informal sessions to their peers. We will also up- opportunity to try out new sports. skill those students by offering them training and NGB qualifications they need to develop professionally.
Main contact: Tatum Colclough – SIMMSactive Coordinator @SIMMSactive Email address: [email protected] Phone Number: 020 82402365
Staffordshire Universities Sport Activation Fund - Project Summary 2014-2017
Aim of the project over the next three years:
To increase and develop or recreational sport and healthy lifestyle programme by: Encouraging students with the opportunity to re-engage in a variety of Sports and activities who may have dis-engaged in the transition to University life. To develop a Sports Volunteer Academy (SVA) designed to provide more opportunities (Internally and externally) for student coaches, referees and volunteers with the intension of gaining valuable experience, developing their CV and making them more employable.
Project’s target groups and delivery style
Over the course of the project our main focus will be to target HE Students that have recently dis-engaged in sport either through lack of interest since leaving school or by targeting those don’t make the teams/trials, who as a result would fail to re-engage and fall by the way side. We will be working more closely with our international office with regards to tailoring programmes specifically for BME students. Being situated of the Disability Sports Group will enable us to promote & advertise disability sport over a wider area across the University We are working along Staff to designing a Staff Lunchtime Activity programme to link with the Universities healthy lifestyle programme. The deliver style used will be a mix of Informal (turn up and play) and Activator led (intramural Leagues), designed specifically to cater for all students’ needs.
Student Consultation & feedback
Each year we will regularly consult with students of specific groups via various forms of consultation including; questionnaires, focus groups and Facebook polls. Feedback will be conducted at the end of each Semester with intension of improving the current activities, the student’s views on introducing new activities and also to gaining an insight as to why some activities are successful and other not.
What makes us stand out
The variety of Activities each year (25 in total) puts us I a good position to engage a wide variety of students. The cost is minimal and targeted at a £1 per person/per session and leagues priced at £15 per person /per semester The fact that all activities are student led The opportunity to gain a cash incentive for a completing a certain amount of hours and feeling a part of a team through our Sports Volunteers Academy.
Projects Impact over the 3 Years
A sporting habit for life - provide students with the opportunity to enjoy sport and its benefits (through participating again or for the first time) Sustainability and the opportunity to choose if they want to participate in friendly competitive or recreational (not feel like that have to commit every week) Students to feel as they have developed in themselves, gained sufficient knowledge and understating and valuable experience through being a part of the SVA.
Main Contact: Arron Dunn Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 01782 294124 ‘Get Active’ – Greenwich Sport Activators
What will this project do over the next three years? Here at the Students’ Union University of Greenwich we have employed four Student Sport Activators who will be running the ‘Get Active’ stream of our Give it a Go programme. These four Sport Activators will work together to bring a range of new sports to Greenwich students, involving team sports, individual participation, disability sport, sport festivals and chances to develop intramural competitions. As well as offering chances to students to try new sports and get to know the benefits of playing sport, our Sport Activators will also improve their own employability and help develop a team of sporting volunteers, improving the student experience here at Greenwich.
Who are the groups you want to take part in the project? Overall, we will be encouraging students at the University of Greenwich who don’t already take part in sport to do so. We want any student to take part and feel that sport can help improve their lifestyle and their time at University. Greenwich students are a widely diverse lot with high numbers of non-traditional students, including many ‘mature students’ who are over 21, and students from a wide range of cultures. We’re excited to have such a range of students to encourage, and look forward to seeing this diversity in our participants!
What delivery style is being used? All of the sport sessions and festivals are open participation, so as well as signing up in advance students can turn up on the day (as long as there is still room!). Regular weekly or fortnightly sessions will be offered during term-time for Rounders, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Running, Cycling and Table Tennis, with the aim of developing student-led sports clubs. Disability sports such as Goalball and Sitting Volleyball will be available to try on a monthly basis, and we’ll be building up local club links to offer Wheelchair Basketball tournaments. We’ll also be hosting multisport festivals and Dodgeball tournaments at least twice yearly, to let students try existing and new sports and to encourage them to get together with friends and have some fun!
How will consultation with students be on-going? We think it’s really exciting that Get Active is staffed by current students – our Sport Activators are perfectly placed to bring their knowledge of being a student right now into the heart of the planning and delivery of the Get Active programme. As well as deeply involving students through employment, we’ll also be encouraging students to let us know what they want and listening to their feedback. Alongside the Higher Education Student Sport and Participation Survey, we’ll also be integrating feedback on the project into our on-going monitoring and evaluation of the Union services. We consult students regularly about their Union and everything we offer, through a range of methods such as focus groups, surveys, face- to-face collection, feedback cards and via social media.
What’s the unique selling point of the Greenwich Sport Activators project? We think the real unique selling point of this project is the Greenwich students themselves – as well as being a massively diverse bunch, they’re also going to be involved in every element of this project. As well as turning up and taking part in the sessions, they’ll be volunteering to develop new skills and gain qualifications, become sport leaders and take on running their own sports clubs. Our Sport Activators will be working to deliver the programme, both on the ground and in the offices planning it. They’ll be supported by the Union and University staff, but they will be the main force and agency behind the whole project, and when they finish their time here at Greenwich they will know they have personally made a real difference to how sport sits within the student experience for their fellow and future students.
What difference will this project make over the next three years? Greenwich isn’t traditionally considered to have a sporty student body. We hope to see that the difference this project makes in the three years is that Greenwich students will consider themselves sportier, more willing to try new and unusual activities, and that they’ll consider sport to be an important part of the student experience.
Project Contact Details
Student Sport Activators [email protected] Twitter: @GetActiveGre Facebook: GetActiveGreenwich Gabrielle Kay: Festivals and Intramural Dami Oni: Team Sports Catherine Prescott: Disability Sports Tony Whitehead: Individual Sports
Student Activities Manager Cath Taylor [email protected] Sport Sheffield – The University of Sheffield University Sports Activation Fund Project Summary:
What is your project going to do over the next three years? The Social Sport programme will increase participation across 25 different sports through recreational activity, whilst also altering the culture of sport and exercise at The University of Sheffield through its ‘Sport Everywhere’ strand which moves away from formal and traditional deliver of sport.
Targets groups: The project largely targets HE students who are currently not participating in sport and those who would like to do more across our whole student population. As the project develops there may be a need to have more specific targeting amongst student groups e.g. BME students, Female students and Inactive students.
Delivery style: The project will be delivered largely via Student Sport Leaders who will come from a ‘Club’ background without acting on the ‘Club’s’ behalf. Research showed that student’s perceptions of sports club often put them off engaging through fear of not being good enough or intimidation. By using our student’s skills we can deliver informal and flexible to react suitably to student’s needs and develop confidence whilst also supplying a strong link to club activity should an individual want to progress their involvement through our sporting pathways.
Our Student Sports Leaders will be able to develop their own skills, experiences and qualifications as part of this process which can also be fed back in to their club environment benefitting a wider range of people.
Our ‘Sport Everywhere’ programme relies more on individual students taking responsibility for their behaviour, signing out equipment and making use of the opportunities and initiatives we will put in place for them to get active. E.g. new running routes & rent-a-bike scheme.
Planned methods of on-going consultation with students: We intend to continue to consult with students in a number of ways including; speaking to Sports Leaders about their project and understanding the profile of the students they are supporting, then reach out to those active participants to learn about what is working well and what needs to improve to sustain involvement.
We also want to consult with our student leadership team within the Union of Students and specific interest groups including societies, first year students and postgraduates.
USP? What’s stands out about your project? Our project is actively trying to tackle an existing culture and perception of Sport at Sheffield amongst non-active students and help encourage and change behaviours of our student population – making sport and activity the norm.
What difference do you intend your project to make over three years: The project will increase participation by students in sport and offer opportunities to enjoy sport on a recreational basis, enhancing the health and wellbeing of our student population and overall student experience - ultimately raising the profile of Sport at The University of Sheffield.
The project will also give student sports leaders experience in sports coaching and development through delivering informal sessions to their peers. The sports leaders will gain coaching and sports leadership qualifications in their sport whilst supporting others to get involved and supporting them through the project.
Project contact details: Main contact: Kate Rickard – Student Development Manager Emial Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 0114 2226968 UCLan SU - Get In2 Project Summary "Making Life Better For Students" Get In2 'Pop Up' Sessions The aim of the project is to encourage UCLan The project’s uniqueness is the use of 'Pop students to take the pledge to participate in 30 Up' sessions around the university campus. minutes of physical activity a week and to These are used to engage students with in promote the importance of leading a healthy an everyday environment to get involved active lifestyle. in physical activities. Project’s Targets Groups: Pop Up Activities include: Indoor canoe/ kayak, Table Tennis, Dodgeball, Ultimate The project, in general, will target UCLan Frisbee, Street Football and Tri-Golf. students currently not participating in sport and physical activity. What will the project do over Specific Student Groups Include: International students, Disabled students, the next three years? Mature students, Part-time students and Female students. The Get In2 project will increase student Project Delivery: participation in recreational physical activities and offer opportunities to enjoy Get In2 Co-ordinator and three Get In2 sport in a fun and enjoyable, non Activators will be used to recruit, deliver and competative environment. promote the majority of sessions with the creation of a Student Volunteer Hub The project aims to progress successful Porgramme and Forum of 15-20 volunteers sessions into Student Intermural Leagues to aid delivery of the sessions. after the first year. Further activities in Get In2 will give student volunteers Cycling, Climbing, Rush Hockey, experience in coaching and developing Dodgeball and Squash to be added to the sports through delivering fun and enjoyable project. activities to their fellow students. Contact details: 7 Core Activities: Email: [email protected] Web: www.uclansu.co.uk Jogging Club Badminton Rounders/Softball Phone number: 01772 894859 Touch and Timed Tennis Twitter: @Uclansu_Getin2 #Getin2 Futsal Table Tennis Swimming University Campus Suffolk – Most Active Students
What is your project going to do over the next three years?
The Most Active Students project is going to introduce 25 new sports to students studying across the 5 University Campus Suffolk campuses. The project will enable students to experience sports in an informal setting, but above all, give students an opportunity to play sports, get fitter, lead healthier lives and become more employable whilst studying at UCS.
Targets groups (if your project is intending on targeting a specific group of people please highlight this within your summary)
The project will target all demographics that are not currently engaging in sport and physical activity. It will however be weighted towards females over the age of 25, as this makes up 67% of our student population.
Delivery style (for example: Informal turn up and play/ club setting/ activator led)
The style will vary, starting with informal, turn up and play sessions that are coach led. There will be a smaller number of courses that are aimed at beginners and require more commitment to help students get into a regular routine of participation in sport. Each sport will develop a competitive aspect with competitions being organised by Sports Activators and volunteers.
Planned methods of on-going consultation with students
Our Sports Activators are a team of students that attend each session. They are the eyes and ears of the project and have been trained in gathering feedback that we will use as part of the ongoing consultation with students. We will also hold regular opportunities for students to suggest new sports that they would like to see added to the programme. Finally, we will be holding focus groups and ad-hoc meetings with students to find out more about why they don’t participation in sport and what would motivate them to become more active.
USP? What’s stands out about your project?
Our project stands out at the University as the first opportunity students have had to engage in non-committal and affordable sport.
What difference do you intend your project to make over three years?
We are aiming for the project to have encouraged and enabled more students to participate in sports they would not ordinarily have had access to. This ultimately will lead to a more active student population that understands the culture of physical wellbeing.
Project contact details
Main contact: Matt Abbott – Student Activities Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: 01473 338153 or 07803 126383 Twitter: @ucsmas
University of Bath - 3:Thirty Project
What is your project going to do over the next three years Planned methods of on-going consultation with students The 3:Thirty project will aim to encourage the participation in activity of students There will be on-going consultations with the recruitment ambassadors and that do not normally participate in sport. activators/coaches in the forms of meetings, group discussions, forums and face Over the next three years the sports that will be included in the project will be to face feedback. Meetings will be held to discuss the current successes or areas Flag football (American football), Basketball, Boxing, Cycling, Dodgeball, Fencing, to develop of the project from feedback gained with students on a regular basis. Floorball, Handball, Hockey, Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Table tennis, Tennis, Ultimate frisbee and Volleyball. USP? What’s stands out about your project? The bitesize and pop up approach to activity will be the aspect that is considered Targets groups different about this offer. Recognising the barriers to activity in regards to time The project will target two types of markets within the Universities student and perception of sport, the activities will be delivered in different venues with a population: flexible length of delivery allowing students to fit it around their busy schedules. - Students with a positive attitude towards sport but do not participate in sport The 3:Thirty project will also offer exclusive sessions for students that do not feel - Students with a functional attitude towards sport and do not participate in sport. comfortable or confident within a traditional sports setting.. There will also be a particular focus on areas that have been identified as minority groups, such as, females, international and postgraduate students. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years The 3:Thirty project will widen participation at The University of Bath, specifically Delivery style at recreational level through fun, informal taster sessions. The project will also The project will have a varied delivery style, dependant on activity and student focus on developing a perception that there is a sporting offer for every student, demand. These delivery styles will include informal turn up and play sessions, mini flexible to the demands of student life. tournaments, bitesize sessions and pop up sessions. The project will develop a workforce over the three years, providing students with The bitesize approach is to provide a shorter alternative to participation, opportunities to gain skills, qualifications, knowledge and experience during their delivering in 10 minute sessions back to back so participants can build up their time at university and within the 3:Thirty project. volume of activity. Project contact details Pop up sessions will focus on taking sport to students in the forms of mini informal Zoe Ashman (3:Thirty workforce development officer) versions. These sessions will take place in student halls to raise the profile of the [email protected] new activities that Bath has to offer to students.
University of Bedfordshire – Get into Sport
What will Get into Sport do over the next three years?
Get into Sport offers all students and staff the opportunity to take part in a range of different sports in a fun, social and friendly environment increasing participation across • Attendance surveys- We will occasionally survey those attending to find out how they are finding the programme. our Luton, Bedford and Milton Keynes Campuses.
Luton – Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Squash, Football, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, Tennis, Running, Golf, Cricket What are Get into Sports USPs?
• Bedford – Badminton, Dance, Football, Running, Gymnastics, Cricket, Futsal, Handball, Get into Sport is free to attend for all students and staff, when they sign up to a free Get into Sport Membership Dodgeball, Golf • Our membership system is hugely flexible and allows all members the chance to attend any sport on the programme, whenever they want Milton Keynes – Climbing, Running • We have invested in a state of the art barcode monitoring and evaluation system which records all participants, coaches and activators session What are the target groups for Get into Sport? attendance. This information feeds into a large database giving us a wealth of information, facts and figures. Our programme is open to all members of staff and all students, however we particularly • All of our sessions have at least 1 student representative, either a coach or target the semi sporty and those who are not interested in the more traditional club and activator, many sessions have both team set up and instead want to drop –in / turn up and play.
What is the Get into Sport delivery style? What difference do you intend Get into Sport to make over 3 years
All of our sessions will be delivered as informal turn up and play throughout the We intend Get into Sport to increase regular sports participation at the University by academic year. Our sessions will have both qualified coaches (level 2) and student providing a different offer to the BUCS teams through recreational sport sessions. We activators present at each session. Most sessions will be delivered at owned or local hope this leads to creating a sporting habit for life and lifelong participation. sports facilities. Some sessions will be held in partnership with University sports teams, and others will be delivered within an external club environment. Get into Sport also offers students the chance to enhance their student experience, gain qualifications and employability skills through fantastic hands on working experiences. We will also hold 3 taster days a year to promote the programme and mini tournaments at the end of each term in a variety of different sports Contact Details Primary Contact – Julia Lines // [email protected] How will Get into Sport consult students on an on-going basis? Getintosport @Getintosport Get into Sport will use a variety of different methods to consult students
• www.beds.ac.uk/sportbeds/get-into-sport Student activators – they are tasked with face to face communication with students at sessions and around campus • Facebook and Twitter – We will constantly ask for feedback and improvements over social networks • Emails – We will occasionally email our database of students to find out how they are finding the programme • Tell us – This is a University project which allows any student to provide positive or negative feedback about the University
www.parklifeplay.co.uk About
‘Parklife: Play your way’ will promote and deliver both Innovative and more basic recreational sports opportunities for the University of Brighton. The project will cover all three site locations stretched across over 40 miles of the Sussex coastline.
As well as the opportunities to engage as a participant, the programme also offers volunteer opportunities for students to help deliver the programme.
Who is it for?
We are looking to provide a broad offer to engage students that may not naturally find their sports opportunities through the university’s established club programme. This will be achieved through providing an attractive offer including innovative and new activities. The emphasis is on low cost, low commitment activities linked with established social network groups such as course, halls or interest groups.
Delivery
Most activities are offered through a turn up and play weekly programme. Sessions are facilitated largely through volunteers. Some more specialist activities are led by coaches. Activities range for £1 swims to wheelchair basketball. The project also offers some one off special events to engage new participants. This has included events such as glow in the dark badminton, ice skating and roller sports. The full programme can be viewed at www.parklifeplay.co.uk.
Consultation
The University of Brighton was the first university to use the online monitoring and evaluation tool Upshot. Upshot enables us to track and monitor attendance of sessions. This provides instant feedback as to what is and is not working. The tool also allows us to target certain audiences via a newsletter to request feedback as to future developments of the programme. We offer a new programme each term. This enables us to be responsive to student demand and feedback.
Our volunteer workforce often provides great insight as to what their peers are saying about our programme. We have also put a great deal of emphasis on improving dialogue via a project specific website (www.parklifeplay.co.uk) and via social media.
Target
The project will look to engage 5000 more unique participants over the three years. The project will provide a growth in volunteer opportunities as well as developing the overall quality of the volunteer offer. In some cases sessions will naturally develop into more established student run clubs. The project will also look to engage students on the University of Brighton Hastings campus for the first time as previous on site provision has been greatly restricted.
Contact Mike Fisher- Participation Officer [email protected] 01273 642871 We will seek to use the momentum and profile of our Active Universities project to offer international students and post-graduates more opportunities to get involved in sport.
Year 1 of our USAF project will involve testing and surveying to find out, in detail, what types of activities will best suit our target groups and how specifically they should be delivered. For international students, our current understanding is that sport sessions must have a strong social aspect. For post-graduate students, we will have to be creative in terms of timings and venues.
We will be using student-staff members to survey our student population, including using the NUS 'internationalisation survey' tool. We will run focus groups and engage with existing student societies, specifically those not formally related to sport.
Bristol has in the past not made an appreciable, specific offer to these target groups, who are currently under-represented in our sports clubs and participation in any kind of sport. We will change that.
We will increase participation in sport from 62 to 64% of our population, and will establish access points for our target groups that will be present beyond 2017. We will have learnt about the lives of our target groups and will seek ways to share this with other University departments.
Project Manager
Matt Edwards
Sport Development Manager
Sport, Exercise and Health
University of Bristol
Tyndall Avenue
Bristol BS8 1TP
GetMoreActive GetMoreActive What will the project do over the next three years? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? GetMoreActive is the University of Chichester’s recreational sports programme offering more Initially the SDO, Sports Activator and the student Sport Officers will aim to reach over 70% of the students, staff and community members the chance to participate, coordinate and officiate student population through face to face communication. Then as an on-going process, the SDO and Sports Activator will make arranged lecture visits lasting 5-10minutes. The visits will be based What are the project’s target groups? around holding ‘flash forums’ in which students voice opinions of the current GetMoreActive GetMoreActive is looking to attract a variety of different groups over the next three years. The project project and any additions, amendments they would like to see moving forward. in general will be targeting students and staff members within the University, alongside this drive for Social Media will be fully utilised but to avoid confusion, a generic GetMoreActive account will be participation from within the University, GetMoreActive will also reach into the local community and the basis for communication as opposed to each sport or programme having it’s own. work alongside specific groups who currently aren't engaged in a sports environment. We are realistic in our approach and have set a target of being able to reach 85% of the current Target Groups: student population by June 2015. Semi Sporty students who are unsuccessful at BUCS trials
Non Sports Course students What is the project’s USP? Disabled students and local community members GetMoreActive will encourage the ‘Sport for All’ philosophy locally driving a bespoke and exciting Community groups ‘unengaged’ within a sports setting programme of activity. GetMoreActive will launch an all inclusive ActiveMembership card which allows participants the What is the projects delivery style? chance to try new sports throughout the year. GetMoreActive will essentially be delivered in a range of styles, varying from club settings to intramural Participation will be at the height of the project but we will seek to find budding coordinators and sport. Assisting the SDO and Sports Activator will be a host of University Sports Officers, each being assigned to one or at times two sports/programmes within the project. What difference will the project make over three years? Semi-Sporty students: A new Intramural sport structure will be created in several sports with the aim of GetMoreActive will reach out to over 600 new participants between now and 2017. Bespoke engaging with students who aren't successful in gaining a place in a BUCS team. community based activity will allow GetMoreActive to be the hub for students, staff and targeted Non Sports Course Students: Recreational blocks of activity will be taking place away from the community groups. stereotypical sports hall or AstroTurf. Instead GetMoreActive officers will be taking the project to the As well as participation levels increasing, students will be offered more chance to coach, participants and creating sessions in settings more familiar to students who might have hesitancies in coordinate and officiate in a volunteering programme linking academic study to professional initially visiting our sporting facilities. practise….shaping the way that sport is delivered here at Chichester! Disability Sport: Partnering with local disability schools and organisations, GetMoreActive will provide our students and local community members with a varied range of activities and pathways into sport.
Community Engagement Programmes: Offering the chance for targeted groups of community members aged 14-24 the chance to participate in a block of organised activity, ensuring they are engaged within Contact Details: Main Contact - Perry Northeast Email Address - [email protected] structure sporting pathway Phone Number - 01243 793522 Twitter - @SARC_Chiuni #GetMoreActive University of Derby UDo-It Project Summary What will the project do over the next three years? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? The project will increase participation in eight sports: There will be a monitoring and evaluation structure comprising of: Polls on the University Student Intranet Questions about the sporting provision in the University’s Student Experience Survey Surveys, questionnaires, focus groups and interviews Termly Activator Steering groups
What is the project’s USP? An additional aim is to progress cycling and swimming activity into established and sustainable clubs.
What are the project’s target groups? The project will primarily target non-active students and those students that do not wish to engage in formal club-based sport. The project will be inclusive of all students at the university, ensuring we understand the different demographics and fulfil their sporting requirements. What difference will the project make over three years? It will capture non-active students as well as the overflow of students What is the project’s delivery style? from the BUCS teams that either did not make the club or cannot or The project will be delivered through a range of styles, outlined below: do not want to be part of the BUCS team. It will create a sporting pathway for the students.
It will increase the employability of the students that engage in the activator programme. Activators will be able to have their volunteering recognised through the University's Futures Award (detailed on their Higher Education Achievement Record).
Each session will have an annual tournament open to all students. Contact details: Jennifer Castle (Sports Development Officer) Email address: [email protected] Student Sport Activators will be used to deliver and help promote our activities, this Phone number: 01332 592804 will be made up of paid qualified coaches and volunteers. Volunteers will be given opportunities to access training and gain coaching qualifications. A team of “Creative Activators” will support delivery with a structured marketing plan, focusing on Promotion, Journalism, Media, Social Media and Event support.
University of East Anglia – Project Summary
1. What is your project going to do over the next three years 5. USP? What’s stands out about your project?
The programme will greatly enhance the opportunities for those who may be active, but not achieving the 1 The University of East Anglia has access to some of the best facilities in the UK meaning this project is giving x 30 min per week target, to increase their participation and therefore improve retention/reduce drop out. greater, easier access to the state of the art facilities; all providing the best possible experience for those We will be aiming to transition people through the various layers of sport/physical activity development so returning to sport or trying things for the first time. they gain confidence and become more committed to continuous activity. This is the first time such a comprehensive programme has been on offer, beside our Ziggurat Challenge 2. Targets groups (if your project is intending on targeting a specific group of people which will enable us to engage with inactive students at all levels of participation / performance. please highlight this within your summary) We also have a unique activator programme where activators are based within, and activate peers within, their schools of study. This has been a successful ingredient in the past but for the project has been given The project primarily will be aimed at all students and staff who are not currently participating in any increased focus due to its critical nature within our objectives. physical activity and it will be primarily aimed at individual, social, low commitment types of activity at a low cost. It will therefore increase opportunities for those who do not want to join high commitment clubs. 6. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years 3. Delivery style (for example: Informal turn up and play / club setting / activator led) Throughout the three years, the project will be increased to provide more opportunities for students to take part in sport. We aim to increase the number of social league activities in years 2 and 3 as more people The new programme will consist of the following: attend the drop-in sessions and progressing along the pathway as we sustain their interest. Therefore, we • A formal programme of ‘give it a go’ / trial sessions for all our existing club activities are aiming to transition people through the various layers of sport/physical activity development as they • Weekly drop in sessions across a number of sports and fitness & wellbeing classes gain confidence and become more committed to continuous activity. Hopefully then progressing into clubs • A series of weekly social leagues across a number of sports and competitive teams. In addition, we will build into the programme in year 2, the currently non-funded Ziggurat Challenge where The project will also give the sport activators experience in leading and coaching through running the drop- students represent their school of study alongside other opportunities for students to develop in in sessions. It will also give those who are helping with ‘in-reach’ activities natural progression and excellent independent Sportivate programmes. The project is also supported by Sports Activators (4 per academic employment opportunities as identified in the BUCS Employability research, where we will be nurturing the school) and NGB Activators will be used to deliver and help promote our activities. skills of those taking part which will benefit them within their careers. 4. Planned methods of on-going consultation with students 7. Project contact details An annual student consultation process will identify where the current programme is successful but more significantly where the offer is not meeting the student’s needs. Following on from a survey, focus groups Main contact: Rachel Tomes – Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sport ~ Student Sport will be completed for more specific feedback to assist us to gauge student’s perceptions and opinions. Email address: [email protected] Throughout the year, feedback sheets and registers are distributed to new participants, and essential Phone number: +44 (0)1603 592301 Activator feedback will ensure we gain insight to help target the low attendance sectors. Finally the results Web: ueasport.co.uk from the HES survey will provide benchmarking results from which we can learn. Facebook: /ueasport Twitter: @ueasport
My UELSports Project Summary
What will the project do over the next three years?
The project will increase participation within a social and competitive environment. It will give non-active students the opportunity to compete in sport that is flexible around their studies. What are the project’s target groups?
The project will target HE students currently not participating in sport. The project aims to target students that have not been involved in sport before, or are returning to sport after a period of absence. What is the project’s delivery style?
The project will be delivered in two ways in order to offer the most flexible programme possible. The first delivery method is the introduction of an intramural competition consisting of weekly tournaments. This will enable students to represent either their academic school, hall of residence or SU society. To support this competition, the second delivery method consists of ‘Social Sport’ sessions that will run throughout the week in a variety of sports including wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball. These session will be student/coach led and consist of supervised match play to help introduce/reintroduce students to the sport. A team of ‘Sports Reps’ will help to promote, organise and deliver the programme in order the make the project more sustainable student focused. The Reps will gain coaching and officiating qualifications during the programme to further their development and enhance the programme. How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis?
The Sports reps and student volunteers that are helping to run the project will be met regularly throughout the year as a focus group. The Reps will be representing academic schools, SU societies and hall of residence so will provide a broad spectrum of student feedback. What is the project’s USP?
The My UELSports programme aims to create a brand new intramural sports competition that the university has previously never had. Unlike most intramural competitions, students at UEL will be able to compete as part of their academic school, hall of residence or Student Union society. In the process of creating this new competition, the project aims to up skill students in both coaching and officiating through the acquisition of industry recognised qualifications linked with relevant volunteering opportunities. What difference will the project make over three years?
Over the next three years the project will establish a new intramural sports competition that will be student led. This will give students the opportunity to take part in sport in a competitive environment that is flexible round the demands of their studies. This flexibility will help to increase the participation of UEL students in sport over the next three years and give them the opportunity to try new sports. The project will also give student the opportunity to gain qualifications that will be twinned with relevant volunteering experience. Contact details:
Main contact: James Kilden – Sports Development Officer Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 0208 223 4528 Twitter: @uelsports #MyUELSports
University of Essex – Just Play programme summary Nov 2014
1. What is your project going to do over the next three years?
The Just Play Programme will increase participation of students and staff across all three University campuses across a wide range of recognised sports. We have specifically targeted 17 sports which will be developed, with further sports being added in the future, based on student feedback.
2. Targets groups (if your project is intending on targeting a specific group of people please highlight this within your summary)
The programme will target HE students who are not currently participating in sporting activities and look to alleviate any barriers identified through student consultation to make this possible. Our motto is “Get Active, Make Friends, Have Fun!” The programme is very much about offering introductory sessions where people can turn by themselves or with friends and enjoy the social side of sport. The programme also plans to target specific groups such as: Females, Postgraduate, International and Mature students.
3. Delivery style (for example: Informal turn up and play/ club setting/ activator led)
The programme will be delivered mainly through offering free come and try sessions, with no obligation on attendees needing to buy club memberships. The programme will encourage attendees to attend different sessions to experience the whole Just Play programme. We are also running a loyalty scheme which rewards attendees for attending multiple sessions. This is a good way of encouraging people to keep attending sessions within the programme and provide something tangible.
We have recruited three Just Play Coordinators who will lead the programme at each of our three campuses. They will look to maximise the participation and overall student experience.
We will also be recruiting Student Multi-sport Activators who will be responsible for assisting the development of groups of sports within the programme, including development of student coaches and other workforce. 4. Planned methods of on-going consultation with students
We plan to have ongoing consultation with our student body through regular feedback through sessions. We also plan to conduct our own survey of attendees, looking to see how they find the programme and any areas for improvement. From this we will also look to hold some focus groups to address any specific development requests.
5. USP? What’s stands out about your project?
In addition to our University Club sport, which is free, the majority of activities within the Just Play programme are completely free, offering a wide variety of sports, giving students the opportunity to try as many sports as possible, without the barrier of cost. The programme is specifically targeted to introduce people to sporting activity and provides both turn up and play as well as recreational leagues for people to participate in.
6. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years
We expect to see an increase in the total number of students engaging in regular participation of sporting activity across the University, in particular, at our Southend and Loughton campuses, where provision of sport has been extremely limited. We also expect to see an increase in the number of off-campus students engaging in the programme, with additional sessions being run closer to where they live. The programme will also assist sports clubs with filtering students through the sports pathway and help their development with new members and ultimately better performance teams as a result.
7. Project contact details
Main Contact: Dominic King – Sports Development Manager
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 01206 863211
Twitter: @JustPlayEssex
Facebook: @JustPlayEssex
Website: essex.su/justplay University of Exeter: Experience Sport
What will the project do over the next three years? What are the projects USP? The EXperience Sport project will aim to not only maintain levels of The project is aimed at providing our students with The Full Exeter participation but also increase it by trialling new methods of getting Experience. The Southwest is home to some of the best lakes, beaches and students into sport and offering a wider variety of opportunities to keep outdoor facilities in England. This is why the Athletic Union is working them playing sport during their time at university. closely with our club committees to provide opportunities for students to get involved in sport and utilize the natural surrounding we have to offer. What are the projects targets group? The project will particularly target students who are currently not already What difference will the project make over three years? participating in sport. The project will aim to increase participation and offer more opportunities for students to access sport on a recreational basis. The project will also enable student’s professional development through gained coaching What is the projects delivery style? experience and access to formal coaching qualifications. Athletics: Track sessions, Circuits, Hills and Trail Runs, Beach Sessions Triathlon: Pool Sessions, Spinning, Track Sessions. Contact details: Sailing: Club Sessions, Trips Main Contact: Donna Langdon, Sport Activation Project Administrator Canoe: Training, Trips E: [email protected] Climbing: Training, Trips E: [email protected] Riding: Lessons, Hacks and Dressage. T: 01392 722782 Windriders: Lessons, Trips Surfing: Local and Overseas Trips Snow Sports: Lessons, Trips
How will the project consult with students on a regular basis? The Athletic Union will work closely with Club Committees through regular consultations throughout the university year. Termly evaluations will also take place to discuss the following term. To target non participants we aim to go out into the university community to gain a diverse view of what students want through avenues such as forums and surveys. With most of our targets sports being outdoor sports we anticipate that a barrier, especially during term 2 will be weather. As a result we will discuss other avenues for participation in sports. UNIversal Sport aims to bring 20 sports to life at the University of Gloucestershire. Building on three successful years of UNIversal Sport, a high quality workforce will work with local facility providers to develop sustainable pathways for regular participation. The project will make connections between levels of activity so that students can enjoy effective transitions from school to university sport; from taster sessions to regular engagement; and from participation to competition at a level of their choice. This focuses on five key elements – marketing, partnerships, pathways, delivery and workforce. In order to ensure that the project is demand-led, a schedule of data collection interventions will be developed for each year ensuring an understanding of student interests and skills in advance of their initial arrival, and throughout the transitions that mark their career in HE. The emphasis of delivery in each year will be adjusted on the basis of annual assessments of this data. A series of key partnerships will then support the processes of marketing and delivery. External partnerships will be developed with feeder schools and colleges; clubs and NGBs and local facility providers. Internal partnerships will continue with Estates, Marketing and Outreach departments, with the SU the key stakeholder. These partnerships will help to build the new UNIversal pathways that sustain participation. The project will embed consultation throughout its different layers of activity. UNIversal will gather data from participants and non-participants at key points in the journey and at key stages in the sports-specific pathways. This will enable assessment of the effectiveness of pathways in relation to recruitment and retention. This data capture will extend in order to understand the choices and preferences of incoming students, as well as the extent to which graduates are continuing to participate in their chosen sports after their exit from HE. Increasingly, UNIversal will track and communicate with students through the SU e-portal. This will enable more effective direct marketing but will also enable the project to engage in targeted consultation, e.g. with non- participant groups. In addition, the presence of the new Project Workers and Activators in closer proximity to participants means that informal feedback should be easier to gather. Specifically, UNIversal will now seek to address the connections between the University and partners in the FE and School sectors who deliver sport to students before they arrive in HE. This will support the process of developing recognised brands that offer students a familiar product and experience. In some instances, the project team will support FE and schools providers to provide new products that help to build a sustainable pathway. UNIversal will develop all sports through a model which supports long term enterprise. After the ‘taster’ stage, participants will pay a fee that can either secure regular coaching input or create a club structure that supports ongoing participation. The costs of new festival and tournament provision will be minimised because the University will, wherever possible, provide free facilities, and the delivery workforce will be BSc Events Management students on placements or group projects. All of this work will develop alongside an increase in support for clubs by the Students Union, who will work with club committees to improve structures, enhance handover processes and deliver structures that support long term participation and growth. Individual club development plans will become the norm and will link with the University’s broader Sports Strategy in order to maximise collaboration and co-operation.
For more information about UNIversal Sport 2.0 Contact us directly: Gary McLean - UNIversal Sport Co-ordinator [email protected] 01242 714453 Alan Beard- UNIversal Sport Project Officer (1) [email protected] 01242 714453 Alex Cheal- UNIversal Sport Project Officer (2) [email protected] 01242 714453
1. What is your project going to do over the next three years Active Students will increase participation through a range of sports and activities – both traditional and some less traditional at two institutions; the University of Hertfordshire and Royal Veterinary College (RVC). Active Students will look to create pathways in these sports for students to join in at the level most appropriate for each individual. The programme will reflect student demand and adapt based on student views and feedback.
2. Targets groups (if your project is intending on targeting a specific group of people please highlight this within your summary) The programme will focus at engaging non-sporty and semi-sporty students. The activities included within the programme will enable even the most inactive students to become involved at entry level. A special focus will be applied to female participants; the male: female ratio at RVC is 1:8, therefore this reflects the activities which are considered female-friendly.
3. Delivery style (for example: Informal turn up and play/ club setting/ activator led) The majority of sessions will be informal turn up and play sessions to encourage beginners and ‘first timers’. These sessions will be a mixture of NGB qualified coach and activator led. Sessions suitable for beginners will also be advertised by the Hertfordshire Students’ Union ‘Give it a Go’ programme.
There will also be Active Students Extra activities which are targeted at students who want to learn a new sport or skill over a number of weeks. Students are asked to pay a subsidised rate for these activities which are normally less accessible than traditional sports.
4. Planned methods of on-going consultation with students Student Activators provide on-going feedback from sessions throughout the delivery period in their weekly meetings and online contact forums. Active Students encourages interaction with participants through social media and this is monitored by the project team. Additional methods of consultation will range from simple polls on Facebook through to online surveys and focus groups.
5. USP? What stands out about your project? Active Students makes sport accessible for all students, regardless of ability and experience. Active Students has 2 key threads to the programme; a free programme with no commitment or commitment and a series of ‘learn to…’ activities under the banner of Active Students Extra.
6. What difference do you intend your project to make over three years Increase the number of students taking part in 1 x 30 minutes of sport or physical activity each week. Create and develop pathways across a range of traditional and non-traditional sports from beginner through to exit route in BUCS representative and performance sports (Athletic Union) or local community clubs. Continue to increase the profile and embed the value of Active Students (and recreational / informal sport in general) at senior executive level at the University. Develop a comprehensive workforce of students, offering real, valuable work experience opportunities.
7. Project contact details Rhian Crawford, [email protected], 01707 281005. www.activestudents.co.uk twitter: @activestudents facebook: /activestudentshertfordshire What will the project do over the next three years? What difference will the project make over three years?
Sustain existing, and grow new participation in sport and active A rise in the number of students taking part in 1 x 30 minute activity per week. recreation at The University of Hull. An enhanced student experience through sport and an interactive student lifestyles. Delivering a high quality experience for students, volunteers and workforce alike. Aiming to create a holistic sports offer. Meet the demand for student led activities by building a sustainable student workforce delivering and supporting the Campus Sport programme.
What are the projects target How will the project consult with groups? students on an ongoing basis?
Targeting students that are disengaged • Maintaining good relationships and close from sport, those persuadable to take part contact with our student workforce and focussing on the following target • Continuous research and evaluation to groups. explore the needs of our target groups • Females • Trialling new and innovative ways of • Disabled obtaining feedback from our students. • Halls of residence. What is the project’s delivery style? What is the project’s USP?
Fun, social and inclusive environment for all • A student centred workforce participants through the following methods. • Supporting the growth and development of our • Target group specific sessions student workforce to enhance employability • Taster sessions Contact: Steve Curtis – Sports Development Manager • Dedicated disability sports activator role • Social competition Email: [email protected] specialising on our vision for a fully inclusive • Turn up and play sessions Tel: 01482 46 6494 sports offer Twitter: @GetActiveUOH • Campus Sport Leagues. • Dedicated club development officer responsible Facebook: /UOHGetActive for strengthening partnerships between the University, Student’s Union and Athletics Union. How will the project continue to consult with the students? This project will continually review the feedback from participants and the student workforce with the peer-to-peer relationship important to our two way communication. Regular focus groups will ensure we are delivering what the student population wants and the net promoter score (NPS) will provide an understanding of our performances for the What will the project do over the next three years? different activities. This project will inspire students to form a sporting habit of a lifetime through participation in seven outdoor sports: What are the unique selling points of the project? Climbing, Cycling, Kayaking, Orienteering, Rowing, The Get Out, Get Active programme is utilising the natural Running and Triathlon environment in Leeds and the Yorkshire Dales to deliver an outdoor sports programme that focuses on developing students Who are the target group for this project? and creating a habit which will improve health and wellbeing. This project will primarily target University of Leeds students By bringing like-minded individuals together we are offering currently not participating in sport. a pathway from beginner to a sustainable group or club, providing the opportunity for students to create a life-long How will the sessions be structured and delivered? sporting habit which they can continue individually or in This project will provide opportunities for a more social groups once they leave University. sporting experience providing students a more informal and flexible approach to their interaction with sport. This will be What difference will the project make over three years? delivered primarily by our paid and volunteer student The project will provide an opportunity for students to workforce. participate in sport and create a habit which they can continue post-graduation. We will have more students participating in Block 1: ‘Confidence and Community’ – these sessions will sport at the University and taking part in our friendly sessions be a mix of taster, drop in and facilitated skill development. where we will promote the sense of community and They will be led by our student activators, developing a togetherness. This will empower them to continue their community of like-minded people. participation in their own time. With the focus on student activators at the heart of delivery, Block 2: ‘Out and About’ - providing opportunities to the project will equip our activators with a wide range of skills progress into the outdoors through led activity, regular events that will set them apart from other graduates in the job market. and trips. Project contact details Block 3: ‘Forming Habit’ - maintaining an involvement in Main contact: Emma Mackenzie-Hogg the activity outside this programme. Signposting to LUU Job Title: Club & Recreation Development Manager sports clubs and community partners. Provide further Email: [email protected] guidance about how to maintain an involvement in the sport Telephone: 0113 3801 428 Next 3 Years: On-going Student Consultation: The project will look to increase the amount of semi-sporty students Student Sport Activators will be attending every session which take participating in sport and physical activity at the University using a variety place, so they will be able to obtain any information/feedback from of sports. Such as: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cycling, the students. We will also look to form a focus group using some social Football, Netball, Dance/Fitness, Swimming and Multi-Sports sessions which we have planned to establish best practice when trying to attract students to participate in sport. Projects Target Groups: Projects USP: The project will be targeting the 19-25 HE students who do very little sporting activity at the University. This could be for many different reasons The projects USP would have to be the “Doorstep” style sessions. The such as the provision on offer being too costly, activities are to far away and consultation with the students showed us that they wanted activities social and physical barriers. The variety of sports on offer has the potential which were closer to halls and student living areas and away from the to maximise the engagement of the target group. normal sports facilities as these can be a barrier due to students not being comfortable in these environments. The doorstep sessions will Project Delivery Style: hopefully allow us to connect with even more students who had The project has two main styles of delivery, these are “Drop In” and expressed that this was a barrier to participation in sport. “Doorstep” sessions. Difference over 3 years: “Drop In” – Students will able to attend sessions at sport facilities such as The project aims to increase overall participation in sport by students sports halls, courts and studios to take part in an informal games of the sport over the 3 years. Especially those students who are currently inactive, on offer at that time. This will be lead by an “official” and sport activator semi-sporty or have expressed barriers to participation. We are hoping who between them will organise the participants into teams and help that the offer of more recreational sport will allow students to get officiate the games. There will be a charge of £1 for this style of session in involved as it will be on a less competitive level and more on a fun, Year 1, with this rising to £2in Year 2. sociable basis. If this leads to participants joining sports societies and “Doorstep” – The sporting activity will be taken to a external non sporting clubs then this will also be deemed as very successful due to students facility such as dining hall, car park, fields and parks around the student sustaining their participation in sport. halls and campus. This is in line with the results of the consultation done As mentioned previously student sport activators and officials will with students who said activities were too far away to be a part of. This will receive the opportunity to up skill by partaking in coaching, officiating be led by an external coach and sport activator with the emphasis being on and leadership qualifications. The project will also help activators and more coached skills and drills whilst keeping it fun and enjoyable for the official receive good experience in coaching and officiating of sport students. due to them leading and assisting sessions. Students will be used as “Officials” and “Sport Activators” this way they can Contact Details: help promote the sessions amongst the student body. They will also be given the chance to gain coaching and officiating qualifications to help support the Main Contact: Lewis Jones – Sport Development Officer sustainability of the project. Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 0116 2522190 Twitter: @UoLSports_Rec – new twitter account to be set up in connection with project. The University of Manchester Project Summary for Sporticipate 1. What are the project goals over the next three years? The main aim of the SPORTICIPATE project is to increase participation in sport from those who would not normally engage in regular activity. The programme offers a weekly timetable of free activities that are complemented by several tactical events showcasing sports throughout the year. The project ambition is to create a bridge for people who have never engaged in sport before to take part in these sessions and eventually carry on their activities through clubs and intramural leagues. 2. Who are the target groups? The project’s main target is students at the University but also welcomes staff at the institution, which is comprised of 11,000 employees. The programme also utilises data analysis and networks within the University to target specific groups, such as linking with the counselling service and student disability network to help put on inclusive sporting events. SPORTICIPATE has also aimed to increase female participation, particularly in less mainstream female sports. 3. How will the sessions be delivered? All sessions are taken by qualified coaches in the respective sports. Activities are a mix of drop-in sessions to have a go at the activity, as well as coach led sessions to allow for assistance with each session. Session priorities are to make them engaging and fun since the programme aims to target more non-regular sport engagers. Activities will be adapted by session leaders to meet the needs of all participants, especially for inclusive sport. Currently the weekly timetable is comprised of 10 different activities: Group 1: [Swimming, Rowing] – Mainly drop-in sessions for a free row or swim. A coach will be on hand if any advice is wanted or help with technique. Group 2: [Dodgeball, Fitness (aerobics, body conditioning for women), Touch/ Tag Rugby, Fitness (circuits, kettlebells)] – These are all coach led sessions where it is up to their discretion as to how they run their sessions. Group 3: [Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis] – The racket sports give a chance to play friendly and competitive matches. Badminton is run as a doubles league. Squash will be introducing the option to play racketball. As with all sessions a coach will be on hand to allow participants to ask for help and advice. Group 4: [Indoor Cricket] – Cricket is run as an indoor league currently comprised of 12 teams with 6 per team. New participants make up addition teams or are fitted into incumbent teams. Matches are played, which last about an hour. Group 5: [Events] – The inaugural event was primarily designed to advertise the weekly programme by putting on the respective sports. Future events will allow a range of activities to take place, with potential of inclusion into the weekly programme. 4. How does the project consult with students? The project has an online registration system, which allows email to be sent out to those who have registered; this is especially useful for gaining feedback. There is a Sporticipate Facebook page that is growing and is used for regular updates. The SPORT Manchester website has a page devoted to Sporticipate, where they can find information regarding events, timetable and how to register. Electronic advertising has been heavily adopted to promote the programme; including screensavers, digital screens, videos and student portals. Posters and flyering have also been utilised. Throughout the year the project will be advertised through faculty/ school emails and large banners placed in strategic locations across the University. 5. What is the project’s unique selling point? The project has an online registration system, which allows email to be sent out to those who have registered; this is especially useful for gaining feedback. There is a Sporticipate Facebook page that is growing and is used for regular updates. The SPORT Manchester website has a page devoted to Sporticipate, where they can find information regarding events, timetable and how to register. Electronic advertising has been heavily adopted to promote the programme; including screensavers, digital screens, videos and student portals. Posters and flyering have also been utilised. Throughout the year the project will be advertised through faculty/ school emails and large banners placed in strategic locations across the University. 6. What difference do you intend your project to make over the next three years? Each year SPORTICIPATE will have engaged thousands of students and staff into weekly activity, of which a large demographic will have been past non-engagers. SPORTICIPATE will be more recognisable and word of mouth will help spread the message of participating in sport. The project intends to build strong bridges and exit routes for those wishing to continue with their activities after the programme changes or becomes unavailable to them. By year three, the vast amounts sports involved will have grown in size, allowing for expansion in their respective capacities. Contact Details Andrew Ellison – Senior Sport Development Coordinator Max Gibbs – Sport Participation Intern Ashkan Nazary – Sport Event Intern Email: [email protected] Phone: 01612755986 URL: www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/sport/sporticipate Facebook: Sporticipate (www.facebook.com/sporticipate) Club Northumbria Programme Summary
What will the project do over the next three years? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? Sports Activators are in post to facilitate the delivery of the programme, assist Over the next three years the Club Northumbria programme will have a huge posi- coaches with administrative tasks whilst also promote sessions to our wider stu- tive impact on the number of active students and staff at Northumbria University, dent body. Following our recent student sport survey our team of general activa- creating a greater awareness and personal responsibility for student health and tors and sport specific interns have been put in place to provide a link between wellbeing whilst adding value to the student experience. Sports Staff and HE Students after a call for more sport for students led by stu- dents. Student Activators and Sport Specific Interns / Volunteers are encouraged to en- What are the project’s target groups? gage with participants on the programme as a source of constant feedback whilst The primary target audience of the Club Northumbria programme will be HE stu- also supporting the delivery of a semesterly programme evaluation. dents who fit into the Semi / Non – Sporty demographic. Other aspects of the pro- gramme will target specific groups such as our Disability Sport Programme, Trinity Square Accommodation with a target audience of almost 1000 first year students What is the project’s USP? and our Coach Lane programme which will target students on full time vocational The Club Northumbria project’s USP is its flexible approach to student participa- courses such as primary school teaching and nursing at Northumbria’s secondary tion and engagement. Our extensive programme allows for free choice whether campus. We also expect sports such as Cheerleading and Gymnastics to appeal to students wish for social / casual sport or a more progressive pathway, whether the Female student population. they wish to commit to annual subscription or pay per play basis our programme offers students the choice to tailor the programme to fit their needs whilst al- ways being able to offer far greater value for money than private bookings. What is the project’s delivery style? Student Sport Clubs - Club Setting incorporating 24 different sports, available What difference will the project make over three years? on a annual or pay and play basis, each club open for new students to The programme will promote a healthier and more social student body. For attend all year long, coaching style split between casual / facilitated game those students we are able to engage with we will enhance their student experi- play whilst some sessions follow more structured technical coaching. ence through sport allowing them to have fun, make new friends, get fitter, get Staff Sport Clubs - Majority of Student Sport Clubs also accessible to staff, Staff healthier and support them to progress through sport if they wish to do so. Only sessions running in sports that staff have previously demonstrated a The programme also provides many opportunities for the professional develop- demand such as Swimming and Badminton. ment of students through sport. Offering multiple paid internship roles across areas of project management and delivery as well as numerous voluntary oppor- Start Courses - Available in a small selection of sports in which a basic understand- tunities through activities and events students are able to enhance their CV’s ing of the skills involved is important to participate safely in the Club Setting, whilst supporting a very successful and extensive participation programme i.e. Rowing, Swimming, Climbing and Canoeing.
Intramural - In-house student leagues running in 5 a-side and 11 a-side Football, Futsal, Indoor Cricket and Netball. Contact Details: Johnny Tulip - Sport Service Assistant Activities and Events - Fun and sociable consisting of charity fundraisers, sport fes- tivals and tournaments, aiding promotion and participation into the wider [email protected] Club Northumbria programme. Examples include: Disability Sports Events, 0191 2274216 International Tasters, Dodgeball Tournaments, Beach Games Tournaments @ClubNorthumbria facebook.com/nuClubNorthumbria and our 24 Hour Netball charity event. Plymouth University Target Delivery Styles Consultation Groups Methods Females - Fitness focused sessions with an emphasis on improving fitness, body First Year image and confidence. Focus on the fitness, physical Students - Short 30min sessions and confidence boosting benefits - Utilising University green spaces of sport and activity. - Online Survey
- Survey conducted at
pop up activities What will the project do over the next 3 Females - Female only sessions. - Social, beginner sessions in a - Focus Groups; utilising years? Over the next 3 years Motivate Generate First Year variety of sports to be delivered by academic courses and Activate (MGA:) aims to make sport more Focus on the social opportunities Students/ coaches. societies. presented through taking part in appealing, accessible and provide more student - Non-traditional informal formats to - UPSU Women's/Sport sport/activity. Taking part as a led opportunities for currently under-represented be supported by Student Forum group of friends of meeting new groups. We are building partnerships with volunteers/ambassadors. people and learning new skills. University services and utilising innovative ways - Social competitions.
to deliver and market sport to engage with non- - Pop up activity making use of active students. University spaces.
What is the projects USP? Halls of - Utilising spaces within and around - Online Survey accommodation - Feedback via hall The MGA: project is developing previously Residence - Video streaming/downloads for Coordinators unexplored links between sport and University Sport and activity specific to halls activity in rooms. - Online/social media support services as well as looking at unique of residence. - Inter-hall competition. polls approaches to delivery and student engagement. - Feedback Boxes GP, - Positive Wellbeing Activity – linking - Online Survey in What difference will the project make over 3 sport to mental and physical health partnership with Counselling years? benefits. University Counselling Focus on the relationship Referrals - Activity linked to informal talking service. The project will increase participation in sport in between sport/activity and Students therapy in partnership with - UPSU Welfare forum. females, first years, students with disabilities and positive mental health and with counselling services. students referred from GP’s/counselling services. physical wellbeing. Disabilities - Sport linked with SU/national Sport will become embedded into many different mental health and wellbeing aspects of University life making it more campaigns. accessible and relevant to students who do not Students - Disability Specific taster sessions. - Online Survey regularly participate. - Creating links with local partners to - Focus groups in with Focus on providing opportunities Disabilities signpost students to local partnership with Contact: [email protected] for students with disabilities. opportunities/bring onto campus. University disability @UPSU_MGA 01752 587858 - Inclusive Sessions. services. -UPSU Disability forum.
Sarah Taylor – Senior Sports Development Officer [email protected] - 02392 845101
University of Salford Students’ Union
What is the project going to do over the next three years? Planned Methods of on-going consultation with students?
The Give Sport A Go programme will provide a recreational • Dedicated feedback page on the University of Salford’s Students’ programme of sport to engage students who do not currently Union webpage. participate in university sport. The programme aims to contribute • Salford Sport Survey to the University of Salford’s target to increase sports participation • Student Activities Assistants attend all sessions and actively by 30% over the next 3-5 years. encourage participants to feedback on sessions.
Target Groups USP, What stands out about your project?
• HE Students currently not participating in university sport. • Wide range of activities to choose from. • Women • Women only sessions. • Give Sport A Go is more than a sport offer, creating an Delivery Style environment to develop life skills. • Personal development opportunities for Student Activities Assistants. • Drop in session timetable and Intramural League programme. • Volunteering opportunities for students. • Sessions led by Student Activity Assistants or qualified
coaches/instructors. What difference do you intend your project to make over 3 years?
The Give Sport A Go programme will change the lifestyle habits of students who arrive at the University of Salford Students’ Union. We will transform the perception of university sport from simply providing a competitive platform to participate, to that of an inclusive sports offer.
Project Contact Details: Andy Hargreaves – Give Sport A Go Coordinator Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 0161 351 5408 Marjon Activate Scheme
Overview of project What is the projects USP? The objective of the project is to increase the percentage of students participating in The projects USP is the wide range of activities it can offer students, including activities that recreational sporting opportunities both at the University of St Mark and St John (Marjon) may normally challenge many students financially or logistically. Activities such as skiing, campus and various community sports clubs. The project will provide more flexible sporting snowboarding, sailing and horse riding which are catered for off campus will become accessible opportunities through use of an interactive website, which allows students to engage in an due to subsidised travel and activity prices. The flexible nature of the project is also another informal basis. major advantage.
What are the project’s targets groups? What difference will the project make over three years? The project is targeted at all students at the University, with a particular focus on those Ultimately the project is expected to increase participation in sport and recreational activities students who do not normally participate in sport regularly. within the student community. However, we expect the health and well-being of the student population within the University to improve as well as introducing or reintroducing students to regular physical activity. With the ideas and choices of activities being student driven through What is the project’s delivery style? the research which is being conducted regularly, there is an expectation that activities which The project format and delivery has been adopted from a tried and tested existing model start as recreational group activities will develop into formal established university sports clubs (Falmouth and Exeter Sports Initiative (FLEXSI), The project offers a flexible and informal which are self-sustaining in the future and provide students with a clear progressive route to approach in the delivery of sport(s) and / or physical activities both on and off the main participation in formal/competitive sport. campus. The University will deliver a 40 week multi- sport(s)/physical activity programme in a flexible and informal manner each year, which will enable students to engage on their own Contact details: terms without commitment. By offering a wider portfolio of activities, it is hoped that the sporting offer / pathway is more attractive to individuals who currently do not participate. Main contact: Carrie King – Sports Development Officer Email address: [email protected] How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? Phone number: 01752 636784 The Marjon Activate Sports Development Officer will be working in close liaison with students studying sports development courses who will be assisting the SDO as voluntary Activators and administrators. It is planned that this group of students will assist the SDO to regularly survey the student population through on line questionnaires, focus groups, various on line forums and through direct contact. This will enable the Marjon Activate SDO to respond to the needs of a changing student population on a regular basis. Sunderland University’s Urban Active Project Summary
What will the project do over the next three years? How will the project consult with students on an on-going basis? Increase regular participation (at least 1 x 30 minutes per week) in Participants will be asked to join the Urban Active website and/ or sport by HE students and staff of the university. We will lift barriers mobile device app. This will measure student participation in sport to participation and use motivators identified through consultation through the programme, along with their satisfaction whilst taking to attract those currently not participating. part. It will create a two-way communication process where students can leave feedback and comments as well as rate sessions What are the projects target groups? it terms of their accessibility, enjoyment and suitability. It will also The project, in general, will target HE students currently not allow us to target specific groups of students for consultancy participating in sport. purposes.
What is the projects delivery style? What is the project’s USP? The project will be delivered through weekly informal ‘casual’ The project’s USP is the social element of the project. We will be sessions around our campuses, halls of residence, Student Union offering traditional sports in an untraditional way. For example, we venues and local area. will be delivering hybrid sports (sport circuits), UV/ glow sports and events combining music and film (Cycle in Movies). Mass participation engagement events will be held at beaches, on campus and at sports venues and intramural competitions will run What difference will the project make over three years? frequently throughout the year. We will create an initial fun entry for students into a sporting pathway, retain these students during their academic studies and support their exit route into a sustained level of participation in adult life.
Contact Details: Main Contact: Rachael Smales – Programme Coordinator Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 0191 515 3662 Twitter: UOSurbanactive
Active US Project Summary
The Active US campaign at Sussex is a joint project between Sussexsport, the University Sports Department and the Student Union.
Our programme to increase regular 1 x 30 minutes of sporting activity includes:
An improved social sport offer includes both on and off campus activities. Our on campus programme has introduced new weekly drop-in sessions including sport opportunities in; Netball, Volleyball, Badminton, Women and Men’s football, Frisbee, Running and Basketball. Our off campus offer includes swimming for a £1 at local pools and a regular off campus Sunday night Bouldering session.
We have specifically targeted First Generation Scholars, International Students and Post Graduates. All of these groups showed below average participation in our pre application research. Our overall project has received £453,000 in funding for the 3 years and links closely with the Universities strategic objectives. It has received £220,000 in revenue from Sport England, £153,000 in revenue from Widening Participation Funding and £17k from our Business School who have funded Data Insight support and additional in kind partnership support from local providers.
To help achieve improvements in these target groups we will work specifically with:
Residences (on and off campus). Our focus is on the development of the Residence Games
Schools of Study (sporting traditions programme). We will work with 4 of our 12 schools in year 1.
Societies . We will work with societies to find new ways to introduce sport to students.
Buddy Scheme. We will use this innovative scheme, which has a strong focus on all our target groups and additional parallel funding from widening participation to offer and support peer to peer introduction into sport.
Our delivery staff team includes: a full time Participation Officer, a full time social media and communications Graduate Intern, 10 Sports activators, 18 volunteer Sports Ambassadors and a part time Data Insight Officer.
Active US Participation Officer Marc Slowey [email protected] University of the Arts London—Arts Active Project Summary
Three year Project aims: Research how best to engage Art Students in Sport and Activities and then deliver it. Implement a varied, affordable and creative Sporting offer around London Support our Sports Clubs to develop their Grassroots offer to students.
Targets groups: Our initial target group are those who are keen to get involved but cannot commit or are not good enough to play for a club team or just want to try new skills whilst making new friends. Our Project USP: Once developed in year 2 we will be targeting those who would not usually get involved with sport and activities “Art Students do not play Sport” this is the reason we aim our programme at key groups such as our Fashion College students, International Students and those involved with societies. becoming “Active”. There is emphasis on body image, socialising and health gained through being active rather than competitiveness and sportsmanship.. Delivery style: Our tag line “Create-Play-Rest” is designed to show there is a place in our Our project will begin trying several different approaches in order to discover the more effective way to engage students lives to prioritise having fun by being active. our students in Sport/activities. The difference our Project will make over three years: We have the ‘Arts Active’ programme (costing £15 for the year) which includes weekly drop in sessions of Fencing (coached), Football, Netball (both informal drop in run with help from the clubs), Running (activator led Our Programme has four main aims: turn up and run), Swimming (one session turn up and the other in a club setting) and Cycling (currently coach led bikability sessions). To increase recreational participation of students and discovering the An additional part of this programme is the weekly Guest sport/activity. We will be having such sports as Rave sports/activities wanted by our students. Yoga, Archery, Rounders’ , Dodgeball, Sanjuro and loads more! To develop the Grassroots levels of our existing clubs to counter the We also have a free bi weekly ‘Halls Active’ Programme of dance, aerobics and martial arts for all students drop outs effect after the first few weeks in order to allow beginners residing in UAL Halls of Residence. to feel welcome.
To develop our Students employability by students becoming session The Progression of these sessions should be through our existing clubs where applicable. This programme is also being used as a means of testing potential new UAL clubs as we can prove interest in sports for the following year. leaders, volunteers and more social as well as being able to network Activities will be introduced if they have career benefits to our students such as Fencing, our drama centre students with a vast array of different students from very different campuses. enjoy this as sword combat training is not given within their courses. We have Arts Active Activators and Session Leaders that will help deliver and facilitate sessions. These Activators (volunteers) can be sent on Coaching Finally to increase the sense of community and belonging to the Uni- qualifications to attain their certificates and become paid session leaders. We believe this is the key to a sustainable versity of the Arts London by mixing with students from other courses sporting offer at UAL. and colleges in a social environment.
Project contact details: Planned methods of on-going consultation with students : Nick York — Arts Active Project Manager There are two main barriers for Sports/Activities at UAL; firstly the university is spread across 14 sites across London and students also live in various locations. This means travel expense and time is a large factor. e: [email protected] Secondly Arts Students stereotypically do not take part in Sport however, unlike traditional universities they t: 02075146270 have far more contact time with classes meaning some courses do not finish until 8pm. FB Arts Active Our initial research will be done through written surveys, and talking to session leaders and interviewing current participants and society members. We also work closely with our College coordinators, university tutors and Twitter: @ArtsActiveUAL Student Course and Hall Reps who understand their particular demographic of student at their given colleges. A Tumblr: artsactive progression will be to hold focus groups to help design future term events.
What will the project do over the next 3 years? Off The Wall comprises of 3 core elements: Increase participation in sports and physical activities within the UWE student body. Increase accessibility in a number sports and physical activities for the UWE student body. Increase employability within the UWE student body.
Who are the target groups for the project? Off The Wall will be targeting those students that are not currently engaged in sports and physical activities, whether that be because they have dropped out upon entry to University, or have not previously taken part in activity at all. The project aims to break down as many barriers as possible including physical ability, sex, resources or confidence.
What is the delivery style of the project? Off The Wall will have 2 delivery methods – ‘Learn To’ courses, and ‘Drop-In’ sessions. ‘Learn To’ sessions will be offered in: Archery, Canoe, Climbing, Riding, Rowing, Sailing & Windsurf. ‘Drop In’ sessions will be offered in: Cheerleading, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Frisbee Golf, Fun Cycle, Run5, Street Rugby, Trim Track, Volleyball & Wallyball.
How will you continue to consult with students? Throughout the project we will seek feedback from all participants on an ongoing basis. Following completion of each ‘Learn To’ course we will seek feedback as to how the participants found the whole process from sign up through to taking part. We will continue consult with the student population to identify why they may not be taking part in activity, and if there are activities that they would prefer to be included in the programme, that would increase participation further. In addition, we will work closely with students across all Campus’s (Glenside and Bower in addition to Frenchay) to identify how we can continue to provide opportunities for them to become engaged in sport if they are not currently.
What is the projects USP? ‘Off the Wall’ represents a slightly unconventional approach to address the deficiencies in current physical activity provisions in existence at UWE and that there is ‘Something for All’ to students regardless of ability, resources and commitment. The project consists of 19 varying sports and activities of different moderate exertion levels which can be categorised into 3 different types of sports & activities – casual sports, communal sports and non-conventional sports.
What difference will the project make over 3 years? After 3 years, the project will have increased participation of students in sport, and will have provided students will a host of opportunities to engage in sport and activity whilst at University. The opportunities will range from non-conventional sports, and learn to courses, that provide a pathway for students to join the Club, as well as drop in sessions on a casual basis. In addition, the project will have improved the employability of those students engaged in the project as UWE Sports Ambassadors by providing them with experiences, and training (coaching/leadership/first aid/inclusivity) opportunities that will allow them to develop transferable skills.
Contact Details: Main contact: Kelly Howard (Sports Participation Coordinator) Email: [email protected] Telephone: 0117 32 82577
Project Contact Details: Jen Emeny-Green (Sports Development Co-ordinator Participation) Warwick Active Email: [email protected] PROJECT SUMMARY Phone: 02476 150518
What is the project going to deliver over the next three years? How will the project consult with students on an ongoing basis?
The project will continue to grow and develop the hugely successful Warwick Though continual engagement with participants of the project through the following: Active Programme which was funded through the Active Universities Funding Stream to provide a casual, social sport and activity offer. Warwick Sport has • Taskboarding and post-it sessions ambitions to further identify new ways to engage participants and develop • Focus groups programmes to create a culture of physical activity and inclusion for the student • Face to face discussions at events and session community. It will also play a critical role in raising the profile and positioning of • Creating strong relationships with students - having an open and honest sport and physical activity as a priority within the University. approach to development of the programmes in line with their views, ideas, etc. What are the project’s target groups? • Communications with Activators and Volunteers • HE Sport Survey The project will target the whole student and staff community, as we want to engage as many individuals as possible in the project. We will however be working What is the project’s USP? closely with the Student Societies and International Community to encourage their involvement in the programme. This project will continue to:
What is the project’s delivery style? • Deliver ground-breaking initiatives e.g. UV Sport and Zombie Run • “Break down Barriers” and create community ethos engaging Halls, The project will use a number of methods to re-engage and introduce new Societies and Departments participants, these include: • Deliver innovative and dynamic programmes • Be regionally and national recognised • Development of existing and new intramural leagues • Change people’s expectations of ‘sport’ into ‘inclusive activity’ • New rackets leagues and ladders • Hall Sports programme for the campus community What difference will the project make over three years? • Unique and innovative events • Social elements to retain and encourage new participants • Personal development and employability opportunities through Activator INSPIRING CHANGING BEHAVIOURS programmes and Referees Hub BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS • Empowering activators to deliver their own events and programmes CREATING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY ENGAGING EMPOWERING SOCIAL DEVELOPING The majority of sessions are student activator CREATING AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS led to ensure an informal and welcoming approach to delivery. Institute of Sport ‘Try it, Love it, Live it’ Project Summary
What is the project’s USP? What is the project’s delivery style? The project will be delivered through the styles The project’s USP is traditional sports. These
outlined below sports are already likely to have been played by
What will the project do over the next • Cricket – informal sessions the participants and so would be familiar to them. We are aiming to keep new students in three years? • Basketball – informal sessions, 3x3 informal sport and to keep the habit going that was The project will increase student participation competitions established in their previous school / college within the chosen sports of Badminton, • Badminton – informal sessions, informal days. Football (including Disability), Basketball, Table competitions Tennis, Volleyball and Cricket • Table Tennis – informal sessions and open opportunity to play for free What difference will the project make • Football – informal sessions, informal over three years? What are the project’s targets groups? competitions leading to intramural The project will increase participation of The project will target all students but competitions students in the chosen sports on a especially those arriving at university having • Disability football – informal coached led recreational basis. It will help to provide a previously played sport but are no longer sessions base for our current BUCS Sports Teams to participating due to change in • Volleyball – informal sessions increase their membership numbers. As circumstances. Student Activators will be used to deliver and numbers build an intermural programme will Disability students will be targeted through help promote the sessions. Coach Education will be developed leading to even more support the Disability football sessions. be used to train the Activators leading on to at a competitive level for a University sports Level One qualifications in both Coaching and team. Officiating. The aim of the sessions are to build a The programme will also enhance student base of recreational players who then help to employability skills by employing students as feed into the University clubs creating a Activators and developing these skills pathway from recreational / participation to through offering Level One and Officiating intra mural to student representative teams. course. Further support will be given through Sports Leadership skills being developed by How will the project consult with students the Student Union. on an on-going basis? The sessions will be run by students activators so they will be consult directly with Contact Details: participants. We will also be looking to partner Main Contact: Tracy Nash up with the student union and residential Email Address: [email protected] services and join their focus groups to assist Phone Number: 01902 322372 with consultation. YORK ACTIVE BRIEF
What is York Active?
York Active is a 3 year Sport England funded initiative aimed at encouraging moderate physical activity of 1x 30 minutes per week within those currently inactive individuals. The sessions are designed to provide fun and inclusive sporting opportunities to staff and students, with a programme ethos of having fun, making friends and becoming active.
York Active offers four different session structures:
Try coach-led sessions, Play turn up and play sessions, Festival fun, social events and Recreational Courses delivered by a qualified coach over a 6 week time frame.
All sessions are delivered by either a qualified coach or York Active Activator to ensure participants are greeted to each session and receive a quality experience.
Where and When can I join?
You can join by purchasing a York Active Loyalty card this gives you access to any sessions at any time! The York Active Loyalty cards cost £5 per card and can be purchased from the York Sport Centre, Sport Village, YUSU reception or online.
York Active Course sign up dates are advertised through the website. You can purchase a course from the York Sport Centre, Sport Village, YUSU reception or online within the first 2 weeks of term.
Who Can Join?
York Active is an inclusive programme with an open door policy welcoming all University of York staff and students. Participants must be 17 years or above. The programme is also opened to York Saint John University students and staff.
Who can I contact to find out more? Katie Nutter Emily Hearle Sport Development Officer Sport Development Manager [email protected] [email protected] 01904 323857 01904 323854
Dave Washington and James Beament York Active Activators [email protected]
SPORT FOR WELLBEING 5 (SW5) @ YORK ST JOHN (YSJ)
What is SW5 going to do over the next 3 years?
We are encouraging all our students to participate in sport to improve their wellbeing. We are going to run 5 strands at different times of the year. The strands are as follows 1) a female only martial arts / self defence programme; 2) a ‘Get fit and sporty’ strand for students who do placements; 3) a ‘stop and play’ sport trail; 4) an intramural programme called ‘Be part of it’ and 5) a sport programme for our art, music, professional and academic SU societies. Whilst we envisage that the intramural programme will achieve the highest participation figures the innovative specialist strands will enable us to reach out to all of our students.
In creating SW5 we asked ourselves 2 questions. Q1: what do students who do not play sport do and how can we reach out to them? Part of our answer was that they join SU societies and go on placement hence the strands in these areas. Q2: what can we learn from what other Universities do to promote participation? One of the answers was that they run high quality intramural programmes hence ‘Be part of it’.
As the majority of our students are female SW5 will target them
The SW5 Delivery style
An important part of the delivery style is to build interventions to promote sport participation around structures used by students which is why the SU and societies are so important to SW5. Our delivery will include, coach led sessions, leagues, ‘just play’ and ‘drop in’ sport opportunities. The most important aspect of our delivery style is that the YSJ Student Union and the University will work in partnership to deliver SW5.
Consultation on SW5 will be via a social media survey in awareness week The USPs of SW5
2 things stand out about SW5. It builds sport around the behaviours of students who do not currently participate. For example, it offers a sport programme tailored to the needs of students who go on placements. Students training to be teachers or therapists spend a lot of time on placement in schools and hospitals. SW5 provides a bespoke programme to enable them to play sport around their placement. Secondly, the University has recently invested in and developed a new 57 acre Sport Park. This natural amphitheatre has 1400 trees and is bordered by the River Foss. SW5 has enabled us to animate this new facility with programmes which aim to promote participation. As well as being a venue for BUCS and Varsity our Sport Park is becoming the home of SW5.
What differences will SW5 make over 3 years?
SW5 will i) improve the wellbeing and sport participation of our students; ii) embed programmes that develop sports participation into the operation and ethos of our new Sport Park; iii) help sustain and enhance the strong working relationship between the YSJ SU and the university and iv) teach us what works and what doesn’t, what we should do more of and what we should less of. Along the way we also plan to have fun.
Project contact details and further information
Professor Andy Smith: [email protected] http://www.ysjsu.com/intramuralsport
Facebook: YSJ SW5 Twitter: @YSJSW5
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