What our students say
Physical Education and Dance
Sarah Bagshot
I come from a village in the New Forest in Hampshire and am in my second year of the BAPE (QTS) course, which I am absolutely LOVING! Since coming to uni in Eastbourne I have had the most enjoyable time of my life and tried
lots of things for the first time, such as taking up lacrosse and going on the year one Ski trip.I have also made some of the best friends and shared so many memories which keep me amused for hours! The course is brilliant, the people are friendly and the surroundings are stunning!
Ben Pollard
“I am currently in my second year of the Physical Education (QTS) course. I love nearly all sport and thoroughly enjoy teaching it. My favourite sport is football and I am a big Man United fan (which I’m not going to apologise for!). I am also a member of the university’s all-male dance company, Kick– Start and we are planning to tour Switzerland in a few months time.”
Martin Wilkinson
“I am currently in my second year of a BA Hons Physical Education with QTS degree. I Chose to study my degree at the University
of Brighton because of the facilities that are available, the reputation and credibility of the course both here in Britain and internationally. So far I have really enjoyed studying and socialising in Eastbourne.”
Sport and Exercise Science
Hannah Gregson
“I chose to study Sport and Exercise Science at Chelsea School as I had heard of its high reputation. I wanted a degree that meant that I would not only come out with a degree, but one with an excellent reputation. In particular I chose Sport and Exercise Science as it was an area in which I've always been interested. You get the chance to apply what you know to a sporting, exercise or health context.”
Phil Miller
I am 20 years old and originally from Norwich and I am currently in the second year of the BSc Sport and Exercise Science degree where my preferred discipline is sport psychology. After gaining my degree I hope to do a masters or PHD. I enjoy music and going to live gigs, spending time with my friends and family, and sport. My favourite sport is tennis and I am a member of the university tennis team as well as a fully qualified LTA coach. I am also in the university cricket
Bryn Williams
The best thing I’ve found about studying Sport and Exercise Science at Chelsea School is the community atmosphere. Being based in Eastbourne might make you think that you’re missing out on city life. Well you are but there is also something to be said for not making it five minutes from your house or being able to walk into any student pub in town without bumping into someone you know. Where ever you are the majority of your friends are never more than a few minutes away and I think it’s that which has made the last two years so enjoyable.
Sport and Leisure Cultures
Andy Bishop
I am in the 2nd year of the Sports Journalism course. I have
completed work experience at
the Wisden Cricketer, worked for
BBC local radio at the 2006
World Cup, and visited the BBC Match of the Day studios at BBC television centre. I have the joys of being a West Ham United season-ticket holder and in my spare-time enjoy beating the P.E. QTS 2nd years on the football pitch.
Abena Boller
“I am studying sociology of sport and leisure 'with PE‘. I thoroughly enjoy this course as it gives me the opportunity to learn about the theoretical side of sport and leisure as well as participate in various sports. I was attracted to this course because you can take sports such as athletics and swimming as part of your module choices. The course itself is extremely interesting and covers a wide variety of subject areas, from sport in the community to sport and social class.”
Gemma Nash
“I am a second-year Sport Journalism student. I am 20 years old and from a small seaside town called Clevedon which is near Bristol. I love to watch and play football, I am a big Arsenal fan but Bristol City are my favourite local club. I also enjoy watching motorbike racing, particularly MotoGP. I am also a keen traveller. After leaving school I took a year out before starting university and went travelling around the world for four months. Whilst on my travels I jumped out of an aeroplane in New Zealand which was one of the best experiences of my life.”
Matthew Williams
“I am currently acting as the Student Ambassador for the Sport and Leisure Management BA(Hons) degree course. In terms of sport, I love a wide variety from football to tennis. I am currently in my second year and am going on placement in March which will allow me to gain valuable experience (more about that in a forthcoming newsletter). The arena of sport and physical activity is exciting to study and be involved in, particularly during the lead- up to the 2012 Olympics.“