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Buckinghamshire New University announces new Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre
Buckinghamshire New University is delighted to announce plans to open a Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre and is actively recruiting students for September, writes Dr Alison Chambers, pro vice chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University’s Faculty of Society & Health
The multi-million-pound centre, which will be located at the University's High Wycombe campus, will lead in premium sports science and will house a state-of-the-art Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Clinic at which members of the public can arrange appointments for competitively-priced treatments. Other cutting-edge facilities will include an integrated Human
the University’s existing health and sports provision as well as host new undergraduate programmes.
The new Bucks Sports Injury and Physiotherapy Clinic will initially be operated by qualified practitioners to support and supervise students as they build their skills and knowledge base. The clinic will also offer other employability opportunities including student
a lasting economic, social and cultural benefit that will positively affect the whole of the UK.
Ian Barham, manager of the Bucks Legacy programme, said: “Spanning the spectrum of human performance, the new centre at Bucks New University will provide premium sports providers and sportspeople with a world-class sports science
University Sports Advisory Board and mentor for students, said: "Since I graduated from Bucks New University in 2006 it has undergone many positive changes. The Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre is probably the most important step in taking the University to the next level in this arena. Bringing together students, high-performance athletes and coaches, along with members of the public being able to access the various treatments will further raise Bucks New University's profile as having one of the best performance centres around. I am very excited about making use of the facilities on offer myself.”
Performance Laboratory and three-lane running track with motion capture technology.
In addition to the University’s BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science, a new MSci in Sports Therapy is being offered which will be accredited by The Society of Sports Therapists. There is also a Foundation Degree in Sport, Exercise & Health and BA (Hons) Exercise, Health, and Fitness Management.
We are really excited about establishing our Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre which has an innovative academic portfolio and integrates teaching, research and enterprise. The Centre will also bring together
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work placements, research and professional consultancy services for sport, fitness and healthcare providers.
Sport, exercise and wellbeing are key aspects of the UK Government’s focus, reflecting the fact that future generations will require a workforce that is knowledgeable and skilled to drive the fundamental importance of sport, exercise and physical activity for healthier and happier lives. More recently, the magnitude and scale of the implications of failing to address this agenda has come under increasing scrutiny.
The 2012 London Olympic Games legacy is also a government priority to ensure that there is
facility to develop talent, as well as support the community within Buckinghamshire to improve health and wellbeing.
“We are hugely encouraged that the aim of the centre is so closely aligned with the work of Bucks Legacy in helping support the health of the whole community and therefore achieve positive health legacy impacts from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. In particular, looking at ways in which disabled people can be supported in developing and maintaining physical and mental health.“
Paralympic rower from the 2012 Games Naomi Riches MBE, a member of the Bucks New
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In addition to creating a critical mass of expertise and resources, the centre will lead on the development of new academic areas such as sports therapy, strength and conditioning and a suite of foundation degrees linked to professional body qualifications such as those needed for sports massage and health trainer status.
Students applying to study the new sport, exercise and wellbeing courses in September 2015 should refer to the UCAS website – see details below.
Details: 0800-0565-660
www.bucks.ac.uk/courses
www.ucas.com
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