The Lincoln Academy of Learning and Teaching (LALT) has showcased a project run by Kirsty Bundy, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education, as an example of innovative pedagogical practice shared via the LALT blog. Kirsty’s students update individual blog sites that cover all their teaching-related modules, facilitating regular reflection on...
Melissa Mamwell and Hayley Kirk (Sports Development & Coaching, Year 2) were recently selected to complete a two week school-based internship at a local school as part of the Lincolnshire Teaching Schools Alliance (LTSA). This was a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a career in teaching. In this short...
Alongside their undergraduate studies Lauren Comery-Lang and Daniel Sheehan (Sport Development & Coaching, Year 2) have been working as FA Football Activators at the University of Lincoln. This is an excellent experience for students who want to pursue a career in Sport Development. In this short Q&A they tell...
In May 2017, a group of students on the BSc (Hons) PE and Sport and BSc (Hons) Sport Development and Coaching programmes attended an exciting and challenging outdoor education residential course at Hagg Farm Outdoor Education Centre in the Peak District. Hagg Farm Centre provides primary and secondary schools...
Gifted and talented primary school pupils in Lincolnshire recently attended a sport science themed day at the School of Sport and Exercise Science. Selected by their respected primary schools form across Lincolnshire, the children were supported by staff and students to develop a further understanding of sports psychology, fitness...
Congratulations to Alex Jackson who took third place in a very competitive 72-kg class at the recent British University Powerlifting Championships. Alex achieved personal bests in all three lifts (Squat, Bench and Deadlift) including a British junior record of 178 kg in the Deadlift! Alex, who is in her...
We are delighted to have partnered with SU Activities to launch the SPOTS (Science Practitioners Of Team Sports) scheme this year. A number of students from the School were selected – after an interview process – to provide sports science support to university sports teams, and have been working...
The School’s inaugural video update is now available, with news on changes to our programmes, assessment procedures, student and School achievements etc! Thanks to Dan Bishop for creating the video, and please let us know what you think of it!
Congratulations to Dennis Newton who has received a British Canoeing Regional Volunteer & Recognition Award and been nominated for the National Award for his work in the UK with the Athlete Support Programme (ASP) and the GB freestyle team, alongside other projects for recreational paddling. These honours are just the latest recognition...
We are delighted to have been chosen by the University of Lincoln Students’ Union as their School of the Month for February! Some of the highlights of the month were as follows: The School held a very successful Careers in Sport LIVE employability event – one of only five...