Passed by: The Big Meeting
Passed on: 20/02/2023
Policy lapses: 20/02/2026
Status: Completed
Officer Responsible: Opportunities Officer
Summary
The Student’s Union trials a weekly Strength and Conditioning session run by an instructor for clubs to be able to make use of..
Details
What is Strength and Conditioning?
Strength and Conditioning (S&C) is the selection and development of dynamic /static exercises used to improve physical performance. Whilst it originally benefited athletes it is
now widely used in both the sporting world and more generally.
Strength and Conditioning at Aberystwyth University:
Currently a variety of AberSU sports clubs, including Men’s Rugby and Women’s netball, do utilise strength and conditioning sessions at their own cost. Currently, an hour long session at the sports centre, led by a trained instructor, costs £50.
Proposal:
The Student’s Union trials a weekly Strength and Conditioning session run by an instructor for clubs to be able to make use of. These sessions should either be provided free or for a nominal charge. They should be open to all but priority
given to BUCS sports clubs.
If successful, the Student’s Union should investigate continuing to provide the sessions beyond the trial period.
Submitted by: Christopher Thomas
Updates
| Action Taken |
Name and Role |
Date |
| The Head of Opportunities has emailed the coach for Strenghth and Conditioning. The team are now just organising a date and time to start. |
Tiff (Opportinities Officer 2023-25) |
November 2023 |
| the sessions run every Tuesday from 6-7 in the SU Main Room and they are free |
Tiff (Opportinities Officer 2023-25) |
January 2024 |
| Last academic year, we offered strength and conditioning training for all students. Unfortunately, due to low participation, we will not be continuing this program in the future. |
Tiff (Opportinities Officer 2023-25) |
June 2024 |
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