YSJ Active
Welcome
We all know that physical activity is good for our health and
wellbeing. So that's why at York St John we have YSJ Active, an
entire department geared towards providing an exciting range of
opportunities for sport, exercise and recreation. So whether you're
the sporty type or are just keen to get fit and healthy, YSJ Active
has something for you!
YSJ
Active Newsletter August 2009 
Our sports facilities
The University has a range of sports facilities either on-site
or within easy reach of our city centre campus. The sports
performance area is a four-badminton court sports hall situated in
the Foss Building. It caters for all the usual sports you would
expect such as netball, volleyball, basketball, cricket, badminton
and five-a-side football and it also has a climbing wall. Within
easy walking distance you'll find our flood-lit, all-weather pitch
- a sand-based, full-sized hockey pitch that can also accommodate a
range of outdoor sports including football. Alongside the pitch is
a netball court. At our Hull Road Sports Ground we have three grass
football pitches and a new changing pavilion.
Health and fitness programme
Our health and fitness programme offers a great range of health
and fitness classes throughout the academic year. Classes are led
by fully qualified fitness instructors and are designed for all
abilities on a pay-and-play basis. So whether it's the buzz of an
aerotone or circuit class or simply a longing to recharge mind,
body and soul through our yoga classes, then look no further!
During the year we also offer a range of health and wellbeing
courses that offer a progressive and more in-depth approach to
keeping you fit, happy and healthy. So if you're thinking of making
a fresh start when you arrive at University then come and have a go
- some of our past courses have included T'ai Chi and basic
massage.
Our fully-equipped fitness and conditioning suite provides a
great combination of cardiovascular, fixed and free weights. During
term time the suite is open seven days a week and is staffed by
fully qualified gym instructors who are on hand to provide advice
and guidance that allows you to get the most out of your
workout.
Sports and societies programme
If you're looking for team spirit, healthy competition, great
activities and nights out, then there is a fantastic range of over
40 Students' Union sports clubs to choose from. There's a vibrant
mix from the traditional to the extreme, offering great
opportunities for all standards of players. Some of the largest
clubs are football, rowing and hockey, which have over 100 members
each. The majority of our sports clubs play in the local York
leagues and represent the University in National BUCS competitions.
Other recreational clubs include cheerleading, trampolining and
even ski and snowboarding, so there's plenty of choice if you're up
for some adventure!
Coach education and community volunteer
programme
If you are contemplating a career in sports coaching, sports
development or teaching, our coach education and community
volunteer programme will give you a valuable head start by offering
you the opportunity to gain vocationally relevant qualifications
and coaching experience whilst at University. Each year we offer a
range of nationally recognised courses, including National
Governing Body awards, Sport Coach UK workshops and first aid
courses. We'll also provide you with support so that you can
combine these awards with some real coaching and development
experience in York and North Yorkshire - a great way to enhance
your CV and to put your newly found skills into action.
Sports scholarships and performance support
Each year our SPARK scholarship programme offers one scholarship
of £500 to a student who is able to demonstrate the ability to
compete at a regional level (or higher) through selection to county
standard squads or similar, but may be facing barriers to
performance which a small scholarship could help to remove. Our
SPARK sports scholars also receive free membership of the fitness
and conditioning suite. Applications are considered in November of
each year. Further details are available from the Welfare Team: E:
money@yorksj.ac.uk or T: 01904 876939.
York St John is an Academic Partner Institution for the national
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme, known as TASS. This means that
we work with the regional lead institution in supporting our
talented sports students. To be eligible, all student athletes must
be nominated each year by their National Governing Body (NGB) in
order to receive an annual scholarship. In the first instance, we
would recommend you contact your regional NGB representative for
further information or visit the TASS website.
For those seeking to develop levels of athletic performance, the
YSJ Active staff are qualified and experienced in sport and
exercise science. So if you are looking to get into serious
competition or for help to achieve your first marathon, come and
get some professional advice in the sports science laboratories.
Such support can include nutritional advice, sport psychology,
physiological testing and strength and conditioning.
At the heart of community sport in York and North
Yorkshire
At York St John we are committed to making a difference and
that's why many of our staff and students are actively involved in
helping to develop sport within the community. Staff have great
links with key local and regional sports organisations, including
Sport England, Sports Coach UK and BASES. The University also plays
a strategic role in Active York - the City's Community Sports
Network - and North Yorkshire Sport, our County Sports
Partnership.
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