Entries by Emily Halsall

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University of Leeds Accredited by TASS Dual Career Scheme

We are very proud to be able to announce that we have been accredited by an innovative Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) initiative.    The Sport England-backed programme supports young sportspeople on the talent pathway to have the opportunity to gain qualifications alongside their sporting pursuits, follow other interests, as well as further their personal development.  By formally recognising an institution’s commitment to supporting student-athletes, the TASS Dual Career Accreditation Scheme aims to allow athletes to reach their potential […]

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Meet the Team: Charlotte Bourke

We chatted to one of our personal trainers Charlotte to find out more about her including her favourite way to stay active and who is her biggest fitness inspiration.  Name: Charlotte Bourke Job role: Personal Trainer, Exercise Referral Instructor & Pilates Teacher What does your role entail: Supporting clients towards reaching their health & fitness […]

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Indoor Sport & Exercise Classes are Back!

From Monday, 17 May, both indoor sport and our indoor exercise classes are back! We are so excited to see you pick back up a racquet or back in our studios giving it your all with our instructors. All your favourite classes and instructors are back, including Zumba, Les Mills Bodyjam and GRIT. Here are […]

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Train Together in the Fresh Air

Since we re-opened The Edge on the 12 April, we have started running brand new outdoor exercise classes so that you can train together in the fresh air! They include a variety of your favourites such as Les Mills Bodyjam, Body Combat and Zumba, and let’s not forget your favourite instructors are back too.   […]

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Cycling to Success in Kwa-Zulu Natal

Abandoned bikes from the University campus are enjoying a new lease of life in rural South Africa thanks to an ongoing project led by Leeds Sport and local charity, the Bambisanani Partnership.  Over the last four years the bikes have found their way to Mnyakanya High School in Kwa-Zulu Natal to support the charities inspirational ‘Cycle to Success’ programme. Each summer […]

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Volunteer of the Month: Emily Coulson

Our volunteer of the month for November is Emily Coulson, who is on our Coach Scholar programme. She helps to coach the women’s football club by planning and delivering their weekly sessions at Sports Park Weetwood.    Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? On campus I am on the […]

Volunteer of the Month: Lili Dixon

Our volunteer of the month for October is Leeds Sport Media Assistant, Lili Dixon. Lili works alongside the marketing team helping to create content, edit videos, take photography and much more!   Which volunteering programme are you on & what does your role involve? I am on the Leeds Sport Media Assistant programme. This role […]