Charlotte Gauja
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Shin splints- the name itself is enough to strike fear into any athlete- but what is it?
February 6, 2019
Most people who have experienced pain down their shins are likely to either self-diagnose or be told by their GP that they have shin splints, but this is a very vague umbrella term, and can encompass a number of different causes. The term “shin splints”, or “exercise induced leg pain,” can be broken down into …
Over 100 UoN Staff enjoy first ever Winter Cup Competition!
January 30, 2019
On Thursday 24th January, over 100 staff members from a variety of university departments braved the cold to compete in the first University of Nottingham 7v7 Football Winter Cup at the David Ross Sports Village. There was plenty of exciting action but above all, matches were played in great spirits with everyone enjoying the evening. …
5 Good coping mechanisms through the January Blues and Exam Period
January 10, 2019
Coming back to Nottingham in January for exams can be a massive reality check after a festive period filled with food, family and friends. Here are our top tips on coping with the stressful exam period and reality check in the New Year. Get exercise and fresh air each day Getting out of the …
5 ways to keep your New Year’s Resolutions with UoN Sport
We know how difficult it is to complete your new year’s resolutions, especially when exams come straight after the festive period! UoN Sport would like to help you make 2019 the best year yet! Be inspired If your New Year’s resolution is to keep fit or increae your weekly activity, don’t rely on the same …
Top 10 moments of 2018!
December 18, 2018
UoN Sport hope you had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see what the year ahead has in store, so we thought now is a great time to reflect on some of our achievements from 2018. 1. Nottingham declared International and Sports University of the Year The University of Nottingham …
Sport in Schools Case Study Squash
December 14, 2018
For the final week of University term, I joined Helen Walker and Hollygirt School for their weekly squash session held at the University. These squash sessions, which started in November, are run as part of the Leadership Academy Sport in School programme led by students. Sport in Schools is one of the programmes provided by …
Top 5 Reasons to add group exercise to your weekly routine
Every single class we run is free for our UoN sports and fitness members. With over a hundred classes every week on our timetable why not give one a try? You’ve got nothing to lose and a lot to gain, read this blog to see just some of the benefits of adding a group exercise …
UoN welcomes 60 primary school girls to David Ross Sports Village for the Christmas Futsal Festival
As part of the University of Nottingham FA Grassroots Hub project, on Friday 7th December, David Ross Sports Village welcomed over 60 primary school girls from around Nottingham to take part in a Christmas Futsal Festival. Delivered by the UoN Women’s Football and Futsal Club, many of the participants experienced their first experience of Futsal. …
University of Nottingham Sport welcomed 8 swimmers to our first ever Para-Swim open day
On Sunday 9th December University of Nottingham Sport and the University Swimming Club in partnership with elite swimming club Nova Centurion, welcomed 8 swimmers to our first ever Para-Swim open day. The aim of the day was to showcase the University, sports facilities and para-swimming programme to prospective students and their families. The day was hosted …
Stress free Christmas shopping at our Sports Centres
December 3, 2018
Don’t want to miss a workout to head to the hustle and bustle of Christmas Shopping? Did you know you could purchase all your presents at UoN Sport Centres? Here are some of our favourite stocking fillers! Sports Injury Clinic Christmas Vouchers Has your mum got a niggling shoulder pain she keeps putting off getting …
