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Performance Sport Academy

Performance Sport Academy

We are passionate about supporting exceptional athletes. If you are involved in sport at a regional, national or international level, then you can apply for our Performance Sport Support.

Based on over three years experience of supporting student athletes from a wide range of sporting backgrounds including swimming, fencing, snowsports and disability/ para sport, we have developed an impressive package to help students achieve their best on, and off, the pitch. In return, we want you to represent us as a sporting ambassador for the University by keeping us informed of your success and of course representing the university in BUCS competitions. Each package will be bespoke to your needs and may include:

  • Fitness assessments and sport science analysis in the Human Performance Lab
  • Access to regular sports massage sessions in our Sports and Wellbeing Clinic
  • Personal Strength and Conditioning programme supported by regular group sessions
  • Personal performance lifestyle support and group workshops
  • Nutritional analysis and workshops
  • Sports Psychology support workshops
  • Discounted sports therapy consultation
  • Commitment to flexibility supporting dual career athletes in their studies.
How to Apply

Simply send us your sporting CV and details of the course that you will study at Buckinghamshire New University.

For more information about this, please contact fiona.mccormack@bnu.ac.uk