SPORT SCIENCE & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEAD OF SCHOOL UPDATE APRIL 2018 This month I have been meeting with students on every one of our undergraduate courses who are taking a professional placement year between their second year and third year. Some of the students are going overseas, whilst others are staying in the UK to work in sport and physical activity. They’ll get a whole year of experience in a professional environment and it’s a great opportunity to learn new skills, develop their CV and gives a significant advantage over other graduates when applying for jobs. It’s an opportunity worth considering.
DR ANDREW MITCHELL
Head of School Sport Science & Physical Activity
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY I invite you to come to the Bedford Campus and talk to us at our next Open Day on Wednesday 4th July. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have. For more information, go to: www.beds.ac.uk/open-days Or if you have any questions for me in the meantime, please email me on: Andrew.Mitchell@beds.ac.uk
I was recently pleased to spend the evening with a number of students on courses within Sport Science & Physical Activity, as part of the University Sports Scholarship Scheme. I presented scholarships to students that are high level athletes, coaches and referees. To see if you might be eligible for a sports scholarship please go to: www.beds.ac.uk/sportbeds/scholarships/sportscholarships
NEW STAFF This year we are pleased to announce that we have two new staff join the school. Dr Rebecca Jones is a Physiologist and will be teaching on all of the Sport & Exercise Science courses. Whilst Alex Baird will be teaching on the Sport & Physical Education courses.