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We’re pleased to announce a 10-week strength4life course which will run in September. Following on from the 5-week summer taster course, we are now running a 10-week course. This presents a fantastic opportunity for staff who want to combat the months of sitting at a desk at home or combat the natural loss of muscle […]
This year’s Healthy Week has been a fantastic success, with colleagues taking part in an additional 15 hours of organised activity compared to last year’s event. Healthy Week returned last month with a virtual programme of activity to bring colleagues together and encourage us all to get out into nature. This year’s events included over […]
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 […]
Following on from the success of our healthy week seminar, we are pleased to offer a summer Strength4life course exclusively for staff! This presents a unique opportunity for staff who want to combat the months of sitting at a desk at home or combat the natural loss of muscle strength as we go through life. You […]
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 […]
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 […]
BRIT Virtual Distance Challenge for staff and students – 10-16 May 2021 The Get Out, Get Active team are here to bring you another virtual challenge for the whole university community! This time, it is a little different as we are supporting the university’s participation in this year’s BRIT challenge in aid of young adult […]
We know the last 12 months have been hard work – we are all desperate to get back to our gyms, pools, pitches and courts and to be back together again as one big Gryphon family. Sports clubs and societies have done so much to support their members in the last twelve months – from Zoom workouts, to virtual […]
GOGA Daffodil Run Relay for staff – w/c 15th March 120 staff members from across the university community took part in our Love and Pancakes run relay last month. Staff members committed to the love and pancake themed bonuses and we saw many sweet and savoury pancake stacks and items of red clothing throughout the […]
GOGA Step into Spring Step Challenge for staff – w/c 1st March Last month’s virtual step challenge exclusively for staff at Leeds saw a record number 150 staff members take part. Collectively we travelled as far as Las Vegas or Lake Malawi National Park in Africa! The winning team “Cirque du Sore Legs” clocked up […]
September Strength4Life Course!September 13, 2021 - 11:23 am
University of Leeds Accredited by TASS Dual Career SchemeJuly 1, 2021 - 11:53 amNEW Strength4Life Course Exclusively for StaffJune 25, 2021 - 3:20 pm
Meet the Team: Michelle SmithJune 9, 2021 - 3:00 pm
Meet the Team: Charlotte BourkeMay 18, 2021 - 3:36 pmThe Edge
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