Sport

Why choose us?

Our staff have extensive links with the sport and exercise sector including Sport England, UK Sport, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists, and the Society of Sports Therapists. We use these contacts to inform the development of our courses and keep teaching content at the cutting edge of industry needs, as well as identifying informative guest speakers.

Our international links continue to develop and our students have been able to engage in educational and research activities with our partner universities in Cologne, Oslo, Florida and New Jersey, and placements in sporting organisations across the world, reflecting the global nature of the sport and exercise industry.

We’re also recognised as a Premier Skills Development Partner, one of the few universities in the UK to have this recognition.

We have developed ties with some of the biggest names in the sports and exercise industry, providing opportunities for outstanding work placements.

Previous students have worked with the likes of AFC Bournemouth, West Ham United FC, The Goodsport Trust, Adidas, Formula One Management Ltd, Fitness First, US Sport Institute, England Netball, Chelsea FC, Surrey County Cricket, Moraira Tennis and World Sports Group.

Ekow Elliott, graduate

Although I was born in the UK, my family is Ghanaian, so I’ve always wanted to use my interest in sports and coaching to have a positive effect on the lives of young people in Ghana. I’ve always played sport and have probably taken for granted the opportunities it brings in terms of building confidence and channeling energy – so I wanted to do something that would allow more young people to have those opportunities. While I was studying at BU, I made friends with Beng’yela Ngwa, who was studying for a Master’s degree. Our shared passion for sport meant that we’ve since teamed up, along with my brother Kobina, to launch Volta Sports, an organisation aimed at raising the ambitions of young people through sports.

My degree of difference

Helping children in Ghana through sport

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There are two strands to what we do. Firstly, we work with the elite schools sector in Ghana to provide coaching and mentoring packages that develop pupils’ sports, teamwork and leadership skills. We use the money we make there to fund our second strand of work, which is offering disadvantaged children the chance to join a soccer programme combined with homework clubs and other education support. I don’t think I’d have been able to set up an organisation like this on my own, but working as a trio has been incredibly rewarding. My time on my course meant I really wanted to have an impact on the future of sportspeople and the sports industry, and I feel as though I am doing just that. It’s fantastic to see the benefits that sport can bring to young people, particularly those who are struggling to engage in education because of challenging home lives.