Open Campus

My role within Open Campus was to deliver inclusive and inspiring multi-sport experiences. These sessions included basketball, hockey, athletics, badminton, netball and gymnastics, and were aimed at children aged 5–17 within the Cardiff region. Group sizes typically ranged from 15 to 30 participants. The programme was designed to cater for a wide range of needs and abilities, ensuring all participants could engage meaningfully. If I had to summarise the most important lesson

I coached a range of physical education classes during my Open Campus placement, including general PE, rugby, badminton, and athletics. I got the opportunity to interact with students of all ages because I worked with students in Reception to Year 6. I also contributed to an ALN session on Mondays, which brought special difficulties but eventually deepened my comprehension of inclusive coaching. Five Things I Learned 1. It’s Scary at the Start, but It Does Get Better At first

We speak to Jaiden Manders on what he has learned through his time with Open Campus at Cardiff Metropolitan University. (Video interview below) A huge thank you to Jaidens lecturer for the industry placement Lowri Edwards and tutor George Jennings. 1. The importance of communication in coaching During my placement, I learned that effective communication is at the heart of good coaching. It’s not just about giving instructions, but about how those instructions are delivered. I

During my Open Campus placement, I worked as a student coach delivering physical activity sessions, including athletics and badminton. I worked with pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, with class sizes ranging from 30 to 60. Some pupils had Additional Learning Needs (ALN), supported either 1:1 or by their teachers. The sessions varied depending on age groups. Years 1 to 4 focused more on fun, active games to do with the main skills in athletics while Years 5-6 developed sport-speci

Cardiff Metropolitan University recently welcomed over 170 secondary school girls to campus for the 3rd annual ArcHERS - Girls in Sport @ Cardiff Met Open Campus, an inspiring, student led event designed to boost confidence, increase participation and raise aspirations among young women in sport and physical activity. Delivered through Cardiff Met’s Open Campus model, the event brought together pupils from seven local secondary schools to experience university sport, engage

My role within Open Campus involved planning, delivering, adapting, communicating, engaging, and coaching a range of sports activities for children, tailored to their age groups and abilities. The sessions focused on various physical activities, including athletics, football, rugby, badminton, and netball. These sessions were delivered across several primary schools, working with pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, with class sizes ranging from 20 to 60 children. Additionally, I ha