School of Sport and Health Sciences

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Post 16 Physical Education Conference

Following their recent visit to East Sussex College, PGCE and School Direct Physical Education students attended a one day conference that addressed the teaching of post-16 accredited PE courses. During the conference students presented a 20 minute session to their peers with respect to an identified topic from the A-level syllabus. Topics included: The Olympic Games – blessing…

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Improving our medal chances at the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics

A Memorandum of Understanding to signify a statement of intent to collaborate signed between the University of Brighton and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) is providing hands-on benefits for our sport and exercise science students. The Memorandum of Understanding reflects the on-going support the university’s Environmental Extremes Lab Team are providing the EIS and…

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PE and the Autistic Child

PGCE and School Direct trainee PE teachers took part in a workshop-based seminar that focused on providing inclusive physical education lessons for children with autism. Tim Brown, Learning Support officer from Heathfield Community School, spoke to trainees about the spectrum of autism and how physical education teachers can incorporate modified equipment and adapt tasks to suit…

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Sport and Exercise Science students working in the community

Students on our Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) course have been gaining hands-on experience working in the community as part of their course. Students on the Personal and Professional Development module have helped with the launch of our new exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation programme, The Active Recovery Programme. The programme has been developed by course leader Dr Louisa…

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Boosting facilities for students

A new gym, learning space and seminar room have been unveiled at the University’s Eastbourne campus. The Queenwood Seminar Room and Social Learning Spaces feature state-of-the-art furniture and technology to facilitate student collaboration. Key additions include two edit suit rooms, USB power chargers throughout and fixed and flexible furniture, including coffee tables and collaboration desks. The…

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Nursing and Midwifery Interview Tips – what can you expect?

If you have recently applied to Brighton for one of our nursing BSc(Hons) courses (adult, child or mental health), or our midwifery BSc(Hons) you may have received an invite to attend an interview. What can you expect? We hear from Saffi, one of our student ambassadors who is in her second year of children’s nursing; So, you’ve…

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Win funding for your idea

The Santander University of Brighton Ideas Competition is your chance to make it happen if you have an idea for a new product, service or community project! There are top prizes of £1500, £1000 and £750 available to win. As well as the cash prizes, the three winners will also receive a free package of support…

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Catching up with Professor Nick Webborn

As a preview to his upcoming inaugural lecture we spoke to the clinical professor of sport and exercise medicine at the University. Nick Webborn OBE has been at the forefront in the development of Paralympic medicine, and is now chair of the British Paralympic Association. Nick incurred a spinal cord injury while serving in the…

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How to secure your first PE teaching post

Our physical education trainee teachers were provided with valuable professional advice when former Principal of the Sir Robert Woodard Academy in Lancing, Peter Midwinter, spoke to them about securing their first teaching position. The seminar covered application processes, writing a supporting statement, researching the school, interview techniques and other professionally relevant factors. Peter has been…

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How sport boosts international development

The University of Brighton has joined forces with a charity to study how sport is boosting international development and improving lives. It is partnering with the Brighton-based charity TackleAfrica in funding a PhD student for three years to focus on the politics and production of evidential knowledge in sport-for-development. The student, Arthur Gaillard, is researching…

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