Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Helping you through the pandemic
During the pandemic it is important that you look after your mental wellbeing, eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Here we give you a range of activities and advice which will have a positive impact on your mental and physical health.
Self- Isolation
If you are self-isolating our 7, 10 and 14-day self-isolation programmes suggest activity for you to undertake each day. Or if you’d prefer, you can create your own programme to suit your daily needs and interests. Our COVID-19 webpages provide information on self-isolating and the support available.
Looking after your mental wellbeing
The Importance of self-care
During the pandemic, it’s safe to say that we’ve all experienced feelings of anxiety and uncertainty to a greater or lesser extent. There’s no doubt that the situation has had an impact on the mental health of each and every one of us in some way. So, if there was ever a time to start taking (better) care of ourselves, it’s now.
Leeds Beckett community is always here for you As England begins a new lockdown, we want to remind you that we're here for you. It's been a really tough year so far, so let's continue to look after one another.
Focus on what you can control
Solo round-the-world sailor and alumnus, Dee Caffari shares her tips on coping with solitude during COVID-19.
Uniheads
Victoria Archibold, Alumnus, Physical Activity & Health used her own experience of studying at university to create a business specifically aimed at students. UniHeads offers online mental health training for students. It focuses on: optimising your wellbeing, building mental fitness, looking out for your mates, and offers a COVID-19 toolkit. This service is free of charge for Leeds Beckett students.
Making changes to the way we work and study
Working from home online
Here are some top tips from staff in Carnegie School of Sport for adapting to changing work patterns, whilst keeping positive and feeling energised.
Third year Sports Coaching students share their tips of studying from home and setting themselves realistic targets.
Keeping active
Try Les Mills on demand free for 60 days!
With access to 1000+ online workouts tailored for both beginners and advanced, there is something for everyone. And with a 60-day free trial for our LBU community, what’s stopping you?
Sports and Exercise Therapy student, Hollie shows you 5 exercises that you can do at home with limited space and equipment.
Online fitness classes for everyone
From Pilates to yoga, Leeds Beckett’s Sport & Active Lifestyle have online classes to suit all levels and a video library of over 700 fitness classes. You don’t need any equipment, just an internet connection and space to move!
Free Equipment loans
Our Sports and Active Lifestyle team have a number of spin bikes and mini equipment packs (resistance band, yoga mat, dumbbells) available which can be safely delivered to your door. If you would like to loan one, free of charge, please email fitness@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. Please note limited numbers are available and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Eating healthy Keeps you healthy
Just for fun
Student Union
Your Student Union is there for you throughout the pandemic. Find out more about the events been organised by our student societies.
Don't come dine with me!
Why not host your own virtual ‘don’t come dine with me’ dinner party? Each person, or group, judges each-others dinner party based on their hosting skills, dinner party attire and imaginative menu. You can do it for fun or raise money for your favourite charity. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media #lbutogether
