{"id":345,"date":"2025-09-14T21:34:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=345"},"modified":"2025-09-18T15:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T14:27:44","slug":"sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-hons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/sport-and-exercise-science-bsc-hons\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-link-color alignwide wp-elements-60357b299c3efa9442271c6e358149d3 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-focus-color\">Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-4-font-size\">Welcome to BSc (Hons) Sport &amp; Exercise Science at Birmingham Newman University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sport and Health subject area at Newman University is an experienced and friendly community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that the relationship you have with staff with make a big difference to your university experience. Therefore, all staff are always keen to get to know you and your interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We work with lots of regional and national partners for applied work and research. This enhances the work we can all do in the laboratory and classroom \u2013 so please get to know them.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTimetable\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Semester 1<\/p>\n\n<p>Week beginning 22 September 2025<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10am to 11am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12pm to 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3pm to 4pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4pm to 6pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3pm to 6pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9am to 12pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction activities\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>This activity aims to help students to understand why physical activity is an important human behaviour.<\/p>\n\n<p>This will be taught in greater depth throughout your modules<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>View the Physical Activity Guidelines for the UK and open the UK Chief Medical Officers\u2019 report (2019) available here: Physical activity guidelines \u2013 GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the \u2018Introduction\u2019 chapter (p.12-p.20) of the UK Chief Medical Officers\u2019 report. After reading the section you should answer the following questions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why is sedentary behaviour important as well as physical activity?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of physical activity are important for our health? Does all activity matter? Is exercise and sport important?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the links between physical activity and health? State the health benefits of physical activity mentioned in this report<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the Physical Activity Guidelines for the adults in the UK. You can find the infographic for adult physical activity from the gov.uk website here: Physical activity guidelines \u2013 GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). How active should adults be? Answer the following questions\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How many minutes should adults be active for per week?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What types of activity should adults be doing to benefit health? And at what intensities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any specific types of activities adults should be doing and why should they be done?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tInduction day\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>Monday 15 September<\/p>\n\n<p>10:30am to 1pm, Room ED007\/ED012, and;<\/p>\n\n<p>2pm to 5pm, Room ED007\/ED012<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Start in room ED007, then trip to reservoir<\/p>\n\n<p>Thursday 18 September<\/p>\n\n<p>9:30am to 1:30pm<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tYour teaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-normal\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"dacamoPFsI0\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prof Tony Myers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Ibrahim Akubat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Alex Powell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kat Whelan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Mark Holland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p>The modules you will be studying are;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPU412: Exploring Sport, Exercise &amp; Physical Activity<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-normal\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"j0WsIiUTpIc\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This module explores the key skills required for studying at university. Within 3 hours of contact time per week, we will explore your strengths and develop new skills to help your university career. This module encourages you to reflect on your skills and work together in a series of interactive sessions. It also develops your skills in using AI and investigating things that interest you.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPU414: Sport &amp; Exercise Biomechanics<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-normal\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"1o6t3bLYU1Y\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This module introduces human anatomy, function, and systems related to exercise. Using knowledge from physiology and biomechanics, this module is taught in our Human Performance Laboratory and uses lecture and practical sessions.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPU405: Pedagogy of PE &amp; Coaching<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-normal\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"wVSwb9tuGlM\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This module focuses on the knowledge and practice related to Physical Education and Sports Coaching. You will have the opportunity to discuss the role of Physical Education teachers and sports coaches. Throughout the module, there will be opportunities to apply theoretical constructs to practical situations.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 hour of in-person lecture per week plus 2 hours of in-person practical sessions fortnightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPU417: Introduction to Sport &amp; Exercise Psychology<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-normal\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"IM5yuIPtmgg\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p>This module will explore human psychology and its influence on participation and engagement in various physical activity contexts. We will use lectures and practical seminars to explore your experiences in sport and exercise.<\/p>\n\n<p>3 hours of in-person contact sessions per week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees-and-amp-enrolment\">Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\"><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\"><span>Online enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome Week Services Fair \u2013 Your Chance to Meet the Teams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dates &amp; Times<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 September \u2013 11am \u2013 2pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 &amp; 5 September \u2013 11:30am to 1pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15, 17, 18 &amp; 19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Students\u2019 Union Welcome Fair<\/a>&nbsp;will take place on 16 September \u2013 see their website for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates \u2014 it doesn\u2019t have to be the day of your induction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a \u00a325 Amazon voucher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&amp;A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice &amp; Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their \u201cWho You Gonna Call?\u201d quiz for a prize draw entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try the Sport team\u2019s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the \u201cword of the day\u201d and share some positivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s just the start \u2014 there\u2019ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what\u2019s on offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>Disability &amp; Inclusion<\/strong>&nbsp;team and the&nbsp;<strong>Advice &amp; Wellbeing<\/strong>&nbsp;team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15\u201319 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drop-in sessions:\u00a0Dates &amp; Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15 September\u00a0\u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>18 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas \u2013 Advice &amp; Wellbeing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 September \u2013 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple \u2013 Disability &amp; Inclusion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No appointment needed \u2013 just drop in for advice, support, and guidance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808f2fbd6e26da93aba838dc423150a1\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Student Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-4-font-size wp-elements-56f41ad1451507af8668dbc9df7b01ee\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05d0b5f7feff49509bf89b1602c17265\">At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fb1ad291d4162ceec369939281062f5\">Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ad9ca5a751da07eadcd63d481c720cb is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ba4bfc4e3db51293f78b9bd4d6d969e\" id=\"24x7-user-support\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21859e5eeea9f9a17d43c2968a4701d1\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35d322fa3bae1daf5010854f43749f3c\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" 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wp-elements-5ccb9878ee0dd2c16eca200f133351c6\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a75a9f28c88cf06cfea9aed16acb9d75\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" 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