Summer Workshops

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Published: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 07:17 Written by Michelle

This summer we are offering Sport Brighton members access to a series of workshops. There is no cost for these for current Sport Brighton members. Each one will have a weekly session for 5-6 weeks and will help you build your knowledge and practical experience of different areas of fitness. These are being run by our qualified team of Fitness Instructors and will take place at our Moulsecoomb gym and fitness facility. To express interest in taking part please complete the form at the end of this page. Places are limited. 

Our workshop themes are below:

Speed Strength: Plyometric explosive training for Sport

Instructor: Fin

Duration: 6 weeks

Start date: Tuesday 18th June 10am (1.5 hours every week)

Whether you train for athletic performance or self-sufficient movement, you may have the need for speed. Speed strength is the most important quality that’s probably missing from your routine:

• In sport, it can be the difference between reaching the objective first or not.
• In life, it could be the difference between climbing out of the armchair or not.

Daily life and basic gym routines provide us so few opportunities to develop this quality – this weekly workshop will give you the tools to develop explosive power and athleticism, equipping you for the road ahead.

Level Up Your Run: Strength & Conditioning for Endurance Sport

Instructor: Pat

Duration: 5 weeks

Start date: Friday 21st June 9am (1 hour every week)

Level up your run. Join our strength & conditioning Workshop for runners. Enhance performance, prevent injuries, and run stronger than ever. Each session will have a mixture of theory and practical. The practical session will include progressions and modifications to cater to individual fitness levels and goals. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and seek guidance on integrating strength and conditioning into their running routine.

Athletic Aesthetic: Split training routines for optimal performance and physique

Instructor: Will

Duration: 5 weeks

Start date: Thursday 27th June 9am (1 hour every week)

Join Will for a detailed analysis of maintenance calories, calorie deficit for fat loss, and calorie surplus for muscle building. An in depth dive into nutrition and nutritional habits. A look at workout splits for optimal performance and results. The workshop will also provide you with a physique analysis.

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Coaching Opportunities

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Published: Thursday, 23 May 2024 10:28 Written by Abi Martin

Job Description

Main areas of responsibility:

1. To plan, organise and deliver sport specific sessions, which meet the needs of those student athletes participating in club sessions. In accordance with Sports Coach UK guidelines, coaches at this level plan, implement, analyse and revise coaching programmes.

Specific duties:

1.1 To provide a graduated development plan for the instruction of individual skills and techniques based on defined goals. This should include providing feedback to individuals in a manner appropriate to their level and in a supportive environment.

1.2 To provide a graduated development plan for the instruction of team skills and team tactics based on defined goals. This should include providing feedback to individuals and the team in a manner appropriate to their level and in a supportive environment.

1.3 To select and use a range of coaching styles and teaching methods which meet the needs of the athletes. 

1.4 To prepare training programmes which meet the needs of each athlete, and to develop components of fitness as appropriate for the athlete and event

1.5 To provide clear and effective instruction, explanation and demonstrations and communicate effectively with team members.

1.6 To select and use a range of evaluation techniques to monitor training progress to improve performance. 

1.7 To conduct effective observation and analysis and refine practices as required.

1.8 To take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others who may be affected by acts or omissions related to your work. Co-operate fully with the Sport Brighton Service with regard to any duty or requirement imposed on them by the relevant Health and Safety legislation to allow that duty or requirement to be carried out or complied with.

1.9 To ensure equity in sport and promote fair play.

1.10 To abide by the code of ethics and conduct for sports coaches developed by Sports Coach UK. 

1.11 To monitor student attendance at sessions and reporting these to Sport Brighton.

Selection Criteria

• Knowledge/qualifications: National Governing Body recognised coaching award in the sport to be coached. Experience of coaching, ideally at a club/ university standard. An awareness of health and safety issues in a coaching environment.

• Communication: clear, concise, accurate and appropriate written and oral communication 

• Service: demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to relevant service standards

• Self motivation: meets agreed objectives on own initiative; committed to continuous self-development

• Teamwork: works cooperatively with others, meeting agreed objectives

• Organisation: has developed effective work systems and meets agreed priorities efficiently

• Response to change: contributes positively to the introduction of change

• Physical: the postholder must be able to undertake all the physical requirements of the job, such as required to be an effective coach according to health and safety guidelines.

Varsity 2024

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Published: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 14:00 Written by Michelle

This year's varsity fixtures between the University of Brighton and University of Sussex are taking place between the 21st April and the 1st May 2024. As well as 17 first team fixtures the event will also feature two development fixtures in mixed volleyball and netball. Fixtures are mostly hosted across both Brighton and Sussex campus venues. Climbing starts the proceedings at Boulder Brighton in Lancing on Sunday 21st April. Last year Sussex won the overall title, Brighton will be looking to make it a tighter affair. 

All events are ticketed with students able to attend most events from just £2.50. It is a great opportunity to take in sport you are less familiar with or support your 'go to' team. Go Panthers!

Eastbourne Sports Centre Update

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Published: Thursday, 28 March 2024 10:00 Written by Michelle

University of Brighton confirms plans to safeguard Eastbourne campus leisure facilities for local community

University of Brighton has identified a preferred bidder for its Eastbourne campus sport and leisure facilities and has entered into a ‘period of exclusivity’ to progress the transfer of ownership.

A local partnership of Wave Active and South Downs Health and Care has put forward plans for a health and wellbeing ‘hub’ at the Denton Road site in Meads, bringing together high-quality sport and leisure facilities alongside provision of accessible NHS and private community healthcare services.

University of Brighton announced in January 2022 that it would be closing its Eastbourne campus as part of a plan to consolidate its activities on its three Brighton campuses – Moulsecoomb, City and Falmer. Courses currently taught at Eastbourne will move to the University’s improved and expanded Falmer campus from September 2024.

Since the decision to close its Eastbourne campus was made, the University has worked closely with local stakeholders including Eastbourne Borough Council and Caroline Ansell MP to identify options for its sites in the town including Eastbourne Sports Centre, known locally as Hillbrow Sports Centre, on Denton Road.

The University has held discussions with a number of interested parties and has identified the joint proposal from Wave Active and South Downs Health and Care as offering the best option for the University and the local community in Eastbourne.

Matt Kitson, Director of Estates at the University of Brighton, said: “This exciting development is good news for the University and the local community in Eastbourne.

“Since the decision was made to move our courses to Falmer, our focus has been on finding a new owner for the facilities at Hillbrow whose vision aligns with the University’s longstanding commitment to supporting local health and wellbeing.

“We know how important this is to residents in Meads and across Eastbourne, and we are delighted that the proposal put forward will not only ensure the ongoing use of the leisure facilities but also present new opportunities to improve access to community healthcare services.”

Duncan Kerr, CEO Wave Active, said: “I am delighted that our partnership with South Downs Health and Care (SDHC) has been selected to create a fantastic new Health and Wellbeing Hub at Eastbourne Sports Centre.

“My thanks to our partners SDHC and also the leadership of Eastbourne Borough Council for their support.

“The hub is great news for local residents and in direct response to calls for the continuation of sports services at the site, alongside bringing in new activities to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes for the community. I am also pleased that new employment opportunities will be created as a result.”

Dr Nick Harvey, CEO of South Downs Health and Care, said:“South Downs Health and Care (SDHC) is delighted to be taking on Eastbourne Sports Centre in partnership with Wave Active.

“Together we have a vision of enabling the best possible health and wellbeing in our community. SDHC is a local social enterprise, providing NHS and private community healthcare services. Through this partnership, we will integrate our healthcare operations and expertise with a healthy living, activity focused, leisure and sports centre environment to create aHealth andWellbeingHub.

“Our person and community-centred approach will have an emphasis on positive outcomes for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in both the short and long term. Continued collaboration with University of Brighton will retain opportunities for students in healthcare and leisure,bringing benefits to the community,long into the future.”

Eastbourne Sports Centre will close on 31 July 2024, with University of Brighton employees currently based there moving to new sport and health facilities at Falmer campus in Brighton.

Plans for the re-opening of the site are available here.