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BGU present Students’ Union with grant for sports and societies
A grant for £5,000 has been awarded from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU Lincoln) to the Students’ Union (SU) to support their clubs and societies. Clubs and societies can apply for funding to cover their running costs such as equipment, kits, travel, and enhance the experience for their members. The SU currently have sports teams for badminton, cheer , dance, men’s football, men’s and women’s rugby and netball, and four societies for creative writing, gaming, performing arts and psychology, although more societies can be adopted if enough interest is shown in running them. The cheque-giving ceremony was attended by Dr Rob Boast, representing BGU Lincoln, and Erin Bell, Kaylee Hempenstall, Michael O'Donoghue and Jacquie Hough from the Students’ Union. Dr Rob Boast, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), said: “I’m delighted to present the Student’s Union with £5,000 on behalf of the University to support their sports clubs and societies.” “The Students’ Union is run by the students, for students and the University recognises that they play an important role in enhancing the experience of those studying here, and I hope this grant allows SU clubs and societies to thrive.” Erin Bell, Students’ Union President, said: “Sports clubs and societies are a key part of the SU and provide a range of exciting events and opportunities for students, in addition to their course.” “Sports and societies provide a fun way for students to meet new people, learn or improve new skills and the chance to take part in physical team activities at all levels, from beginners to competition standards.” “This grant will allow our clubs and societies to expand their offering further and only enhances what they can provide to students. If you are interested in learning more about any aspects of the Student’s Union, please pop in and chat to one of the team.” Find out more about the Students’ Union, their clubs and societies and additional student advice and support at: www.bgsu.co.uk -
96% positive response for Organisation and Management (Sport and Exercise Sciences)
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Over £600 awarded to improve accessibility at Sport and Fitness centre
Bishop Grosseteste University's on-campus Sport and Fitness Centre has received £621 through Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme. The centre will use this funding to purchase new, accessible equipment, making the fitness centre a more inclusive space for all. The focus will be on expanding the centre's collection of small portable handheld disability friendly gym equipment. For example; resistance bands, light dumbbells and a light battle rope. Carla Evans, Senior Sports and Fitness Centre Instructor said: "Accessibility is a top priority at our fitness centre, and thanks to Lincolnshire Co-op and their generous Community Champions scheme, we will now be able to expand the equipment we have at our facility making us more accessible, and more able to provide disability-friendly opportunities for our local community. "Thank you to everyone who donated, your donation is greatly appreciated and will make a huge impact." Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme combines the efforts of members, colleagues, and customers to raise money for local groups and good causes. A donation is made each time a member shops with their dividend card, colleagues host fundraising events, and customers can donate their spare change. Lincolnshire Co-op's Community Engagement Manager Sam Turner said: “Our Purpose is about making life better in our communities and our Community Champions scheme is central to this. We’re proud to support these local community groups and their amazing work." -
Research project launched to understand Greater Lincolnshire’s Sport, Physical Activity, and Leisure Sector
A new project has been launched between Bishop Grossteteste University and Active Lincolnshire to produce a report to evaluate how the sector supports the Greater Lincolnshire economy, people and skills. -
Dark Triad, Virtual Reality and Sporting Choice to be Explored by BGU Students at International Conference
From today staff and students from Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) will be joining academic colleagues from around the world in presenting at the 2020 Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain (APE) research network online conference. APE2020 is the first conference held by the Affect, Personality and Embodied Brain Network which is a group of international researchers whose work examines the biological underpinnings of cognitive and affective traits and how they manifest in personality and behaviour. The three-day conference will be held virtually and will feature presenters from as far as Brazil and New Zealand on a diverse range of topics such as Adverse Childhood Experiences and psychopathology, Music Mind and Wellbeing, and Diet and Depression. In addition, there will also be the following presentation by BGU students: How Secondary Psychopathy Mediates the Relationship between Sporting Choice and Aggression and its sub facets: Scott Kidd and Olivia BirkinDo Dark Triad traits function as defence mechanisms in reducing death anxiety?: Emily LaytonAn exploration study into the link between Psychopathy and Memory of a Virtual Reality Game in Undergraduate Students: Leah Kerr Dr Alyson Blanchard, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at BGU, will be joining the students for their presentations and spoke of her pride at their achievements: “I am extremely proud of Leah, Emily, Scott and Olivia to have reached this level of achievement during their undergraduate careers. Their projects were innovative and inspired, and the work produced to a very high standard. They should also be recognised for having the motivation and commitment to having submitted an abstract for consideration by the conference committee. This will be an exciting and rewarding experience for them, not only in terms of presenting, but also in meeting and being part of a community of international researchers within a conference setting where they'll learn about the most up to date research in the field.” The conference, which runs from today until the 25th, is still open for registration and, as a virtual event is accessible to all at a nominal fee of only €10 – the Key Note speeches can be viewed for free. More information can be found at https://apenetwork.wordpress.com/ape-2020-conference/. -
Rafe Elliott
Rafe coordinates and teaches on the undergraduate programmes in Sport. Rafe is a sport scientist with current research interests in physical activity and health related behaviours. He also engages in consultancy and project work relating to the development of sport and promotion of physical activity and health across the East Midlands. Rafe joined the staff of Bishop Grosseteste University in 2008, following six years at the University of Derby. Teaching Rafe teaches on a range of modules offered on the undergraduate programmes in Sport. Teaching interests include physiology of sport and exercise, physical activity and health, sports development, and measurement and evaluation in sport and exercise. -
"By choosing BGU you are doing more than just a degree, you are setting yourself up for life" - How studying at BGU started Jake's career in sport
I came to Bishop Grosseteste with the ambition of becoming a PE Teacher. BGU helped me achieve everything, and more, than I could have ever hoped for. During my three years studying Education Studies and Sport, I was able to gain my first experiences of what it would take to become a teacher. I was able to work in a variety of settings including a secondary school PE Department along with Primary and UTC college environments. The secondary placement in particular, reaffirmed to me that I was right in wanting to be a PE Teacher and chase my dream career. I was able to work alongside the entire PE department, assisting in delivering lessons, running extra-curricular clubs and gaining experience across different Key Stages. The modules allowed me to learn about educational philosophies and different pedagogical approaches to teaching, which allowed me to form my own style of teaching. The wealth of experience the lecturers have meant you could be challenged but also challenge them on contemporary issues and have a high-level discussion about what is happening in the world of sport and education. I was able to achieve a first-class honours degree and I felt like I earnt my degree as the level of scrutiny and academic rigor made sure you get what you put into each assessment. My favourite module though was when I got to complete my dissertation. I used my dissertation as preparation for my PGCE at Loughborough University. I was able to interview many PE teachers across the country about the feasibility of a Models-Based Practice being adopted in a PE curriculum. Rafe Elliot, my sport lecturer was always there to give me advice and support throughout. To this day, my dissertation is my proudest piece of work. -
Dr Claire Maskrey
Dr Claire Maskrey is a Senior Lecturer in Sport. Before joining BGU, Claire obtained her BA in Physical Education (2002) (first-class honours) and MSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Leeds Metropolitan University (2009), and a PGCHE from Hull University (2006). Claire’s previous experiences include teaching and leadership roles across FE and HE settings in Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Science and Sports Coaching. Claire is a qualified coach in several sports and experienced Netball coach educator. In 2022 she completed her PhD (‘They’re in every breath we take: Emotions and emotion management in the everyday ‘doing’ of netball coach educators’ work’) under the supervision of Dr Lee Nelson and Professor Paul Potrac. Teaching: Claire teaches across the range of sport programmes and module leads on Physical Education and Coaching Pedagogy, Fundamentals of Sports Coaching, Contemporary Issues in Sport and PE and Research Methods in Sport and Exercise. Research: Claire’s current research interests focus on emotion, coach educators, coach education and (micro)political aspects of sports work. -
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