Become a Cambridge Sport Activator and motivate fellow students to lead active, healthy lifestyles.
Sport Activators play an important part in getting the message out there that doing sport at Cambridge is good for you!
There are lots of amazing opportunities at Cambridge, and Activators play a crucial role in the delivery and promotion of these programmes.
What are the facts?
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Sport and exercise boost memory and learning by growing the brain (Erickson et al., 2011)
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Regular physical activity reduces anxiety and enhances concentration ((Hillman et al., 2008)
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Exercise improves reaction time, decision-making, and mental agility (Kramer et al., 1999)
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Students who participate in sport regularly achieve a Good Honours compared to the whole student body (Brunton et al., 2020)
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Participation in sport, particularly in groups, is associated with improved mental health, higher self-esteem, reduced stress, and greater social connectedness (Eime et al., 2013)
What's in it for you?
- Boost your graduate prospects with valuable volunteering experience
- Make a positive impact on the lives of other students at Cambridge
- Gain free accredited Activator training from the University Sports Service
- Access free, branded University of Cambridge kit
"I had so much fun delivering Give it a Go sessions last year, encouraging people who had never played lacrosse to get started and develop their skills throughout the year!"
Lacrosse Activator
Sport Activators can get involved in lots of different areas of Cambridge sport, including:
- Leading or assisting on fun, inclusive, welcoming, beginner-friendly Give it a Go sessions
- Organising recreational sports leagues, including fixture planning, communicating with Captains, and refereeing
- Being an Active Ambassador for opportunities to get active, promoting activities in your networks
- Assisting with events around Cambridge to engage people in sports activities
"Playing a part in creating a strong community for women's football was really rewarding, especially helping other students to develop their skills and move towards playing in the college league."
Football Activator
Join us on the journey to make sport at Cambridge even bigger and better!
Register your interest here to become a Sport Activator.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
- Callum O'Shea, Active Students Programme Coordinator
