Sport Exercise and Health graduation award winners

Anna Rutherford – BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science: Deans Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

"Studying at Leeds Beckett has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. I have received excellent support from lecturers throughout my time at university, who have helped to develop my understanding and application of several disciplines within sport and exercise science. The highlight of the course was conducting my own research project within a university hockey team, as this allowed me to bring together all of the knowledge and research skills that I had learnt throughout the previous three years, whilst also learning new things about my sport! I was really surprised and emotional when I found out I had won the prize. I've always worked hard and it’s so nice that it has been recognised by others; it definitely makes all the hard work feel worth it! I now look forward to continuing my studies within Leeds Beckett University."

Max Pinckney – BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science: Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Course

"Over the last three years in addition to my course I have had the opportunity to gain experience in a real life and practical context within teams of researchers. I have benefited from the expertise of the Carnegie School of Sport staff while supporting with the data collection for research studies. This included military funded research as well as a sprint study using the 1080 Motion resisted sprint system. I collected data in the environmental chamber using simulated altitude which enabled me to experience the challenges of researching in a hypoxic environment. I supported an Olympic sprinter with training, using the state-of-the-art facilities here and assisted with fitness testing on behalf of the RFL at multiple different rugby league clubs around the country. It means a great deal to be awarded the course prize. I am so grateful that my efforts over the past three years have been recognised in this way. I have learned valuable skills throughout my Sport and Exercise Science degree and gained confidence which will benefit me wherever the future takes me. I am excited to start my MSc in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics and continue my development at Leeds Beckett University."

Lucy Donoghue - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition: Deans Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Lucy was recognised for the Dean's prize for academic excellence due to her outstanding academic achievements. Lucy has been an incredibly conscientious, hard-working student from the first day of her degree, all the way to her final year. Undertaking a challenging, high-level final year project, Lucy has demonstrated that she is a talented and exceptional undergraduate student destined to be an excellent future Sport and Exercise Nutritionist.

Phoebe Wardle-Collins - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Nutrition: Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Course

Phoebe was recognised for the prize of course contribution due to her passion and enthusiasm to the course and her fellow peers. During Phoebe's final year of study, she was the course representative for level 6, and did an excellent job at this whilst also balancing study, work, and life outside of university. Phoebe was also a passionate member of the course, whose kind and infectious good nature was recognised by all the staff team and her peers.

Chloe Waugh – BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health: Deans Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

Chloe has received excellent marks throughout university, never dipping below a 1st for any of her assignments. This peaked at the end of level 6, when Chloe received 90 for her Final Year Project. Chloe was a delight to have on the course, she was always engaged and contributed throughout as the course rep for physical activity, exercise and health. Congratulations!

Cassidy Lane - BSc (Hons) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health: Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Course

Cass has been an excellent ambassador for physical activity, exercise and health, she works hard and helps to shape the course through her honesty and integrity.  Furthermore, Cass has shown dedication to her university work, receiving excellent grades throughout, which are often in the 80’s and 90s. Well done Cass!

Matthew Wetherall – BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance: Deans Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement

"It means a great deal to be a prize winner! I've worked incredibly hard to achieve the best grades I was capable of, while balancing part-time work and other commitments outside of university, and it feels amazing to have an award to show for the dedication I've put into the last three years. This is an achievement I take great pride in receiving. The three years on my course have been brilliant. I've enjoyed seeing how my skills have developed practically and academically, across multiple disciplines of Sports Science. I've made some great mates throughout my time on the course as well, who have made the last three years even more enjoyable. I have this course to thank for the knowledge and confidence I've gained, that've helped me to understand what I aim to do with my future and secure my first role with experience in that field."

Imogen Smith – BSc (Hons) Science of Sport Performance: Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Course

"I'm grateful that my hard work over the past three years has been acknowledged. It hasn't been easy but it goes to show that if you put the effort in and persevere it will be noticed. I'm very proud of myself for doing well in my degree and being recognised for my contribution to the course. I've thoroughly enjoyed my three years on the course. The lecturers and the DSA team have given me excellent guidance and support to allow me to build my knowledge, skills, and confidence both practically and theoretically. I'm looking forward to continuing at Beckett for my Master's."