Sport and Wellbeing Academy

Take the First Step Towards Better Health 🌟

At the Sport and Wellbeing Academy, we're here to support you on your journey to becoming more active, improving your wellbeing, and building healthy habits that last.

Our Exercise Referral Programme offers:
✅ Tailored 1-2-1 exercise sessions
✅ Support from qualified staff and students
✅ Health and wellbeing education resources
✅ A welcoming and supportive environment

Whether you're looking to increase your activity levels, improve your confidence, or work towards specific health goals, we're here to help.

What a great week in the Academy meeting a new cohort of participants to the programme and hearing their stories and motivations for joining our free Exercise Referral Programme. Happy Bank Holiday weekend everyone and we'll see you next week!

Welcome to our new participants joining the Exercise Referral Programme this month at the Sport and Wellbeing Academy!

We’re excited to welcome you to your 12-week journey towards better health, improved fitness, and positive lifestyle change 💪

Our Exercise Referral Programme is designed to help you build confidence, improve strength and fitness, and learn how to exercise safely and effectively. Alongside your weekly personalised sessions, you’ll also receive educational handouts to support your progress every step of the way.

This week’s handout focuses on Core Fundamentals for Better Health, including:
💧 Hydration
🥗 Healthy Eating
🚶 Moving More
😴 Sleep & Recovery
📝 Food Diary Tracking
🎯 Goal Setting

Small changes create big results, and we’re here to support you throughout your journey.

Remember — this is your programme, your progress, and your success 🌟

We look forward to working with you!

Jen has been instrumental in the success of the Sport and Wellbeing Academy and has played a leading role in developing and delivering our Exercise Referral Programme. Her passion, dedication, and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our community have made a lasting impact on so many participants, students, and colleagues alike.

Not only has Jen been an exceptional practitioner, but she has also been a wonderful person to work alongside—bringing kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support to the whole team every single day.

Outside of work, Jen somehow still finds the energy to compete in ultra marathons—putting the rest of us to shame and proving that her dedication to health and fitness goes far beyond the workplace!

Her leadership, knowledge, and positive energy will be greatly missed, and the Academy would not be where it is today without her contribution.

Testimonial Tuesday

After a short break, we’re back — and this one says it all!

Consistency, support and expert guidance — that’s what drives real change.

Could you be next? 💪

Social Prescribing is Changing Lives at NTU

Great to see Nottingham Trent University featured for its impactful work in social prescribing. Under the leadership of Professor Angus Hunter, the Sport & Wellbeing Academy is helping people build confidence, improve fitness, and take control of their health through supportive, community‑focused programmes.

With high completion rates and meaningful improvements in wellbeing, this is a brilliant example of how universities and the NHS can work together to make a real difference.

👉 Read the full story:
https://www.physoc.org/physiological_news/social-prescribing-empowering-individuals-to-take-control-of-their-health/

✨ MEET THE TEAM ✨

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of the Sport and Wellbeing Academy team — Lauren Sampson, our Senior Exercise and Health Practitioner! 💪

Lauren joined us on 23rd March and brings a real passion for helping people improve both their physical and mental wellbeing through exercise, specialising in falls prevention, cancer prehab, pre and post-natal.

We’re delighted to have Lauren on board and can’t wait for you to meet her as part of the programme. Join us in giving Lauren a warm welcome!

We’re Hiring at NTU Sport & Wellbeing Academy!

Are you passionate about making a real difference through exercise, health, and wellbeing?

We’re looking for a Senior Exercise and Health Practitioner to join our team and help deliver impactful programmes that support both our students and the wider community.

In this role, you’ll:
✔️ Lead and deliver specialist exercise and health programmes
✔️ Support clinical exercise interventions and community wellbeing initiatives
✔️ Mentor and inspire the next generation of practitioners through real-world experience
✔️ Work with diverse populations to promote healthier lifestyles

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking academy that blends education with real impact. Whether you’re experienced in clinical exercise, community health, or mentoring students — we’d love to hear from you!

Based at Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Campus
Don’t miss out – apply now... https://vacancies.ntu.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=2243

Senior/Advanced Exercise and Health Practitioner:Clifton Campus We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior/Advanced Exercise and Health Practitioner with strong expertise in teaching, mentoring and applied professional practice to join our Sport and Wellbeing Academy (SAWA) at NTU. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and deliver specialist exer...