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WLV Sports advocates for moving more for our mental health

10/05/2024

This Mental Health Awareness Week why not explore new ways to get active with WLV Sport?

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Enjoy Social Sport With Zero Commitment!

Are you ready to get active, make new friends, and have a blast trying out different sports? Let's Move Wolves has got you covered! At Let's Move Wolves, we believe that getting into sports should be FUN and AFFORDABLE!

Why join us? Because Social Sport is the perfect way to:

  • try out new sports and discover your hidden talents
  • meet awesome people who share your love for staying active and having fun
  • get moving and stay fit while having an absolute blast!

The Let's Move Wolves programme offers a fantastic range of social sporting opportunities for you to get involved in including basketball, badminton, football, judo, futsal and volleyball at a low, pay-as-you-go price of £2/session (students and staff) and £3/session (community). You can also join in the social sports with a monthly membership. 

Watch the video  | Download a timetable | Book a session 

Visit the Let's Move Wolves webpage for more information.

 

Access more Gym facilities 

There is also a wide range of exercise classes which you can pay as you go or access with Gym membership.  

The Gym also has a quiet hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am-11am, City Campus. 

Download the WLV Sport app to see the latest timetables and book sessions. 

Find out more at wlv.ac.uk/gym or email gym@wlv.ac.uk

 

Not on campus? We've got you covered 

Watch the video above to follow along with a Resistance Training workout in the comfort of your own home. 

Download these resources for cardiovascular training, injury prevention, and strength training advice from WLV Gym. 

 

Have a sports injury? Book an appointment for the sports and exercise therapy clinics at Walsall Campus

WLV Sport offers a range of clinics including sports injury, sports massage, exercise rehabilitation and a health and fitness running through to the end of the semester. Find out more

 

Staff discount

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week (13th to 19th May), we're thrilled to announce an exclusive opportunity to prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing WLV gym are offering staff wellbeing memberships for just £14 per month and gain unlimited access to:

  • state-of-the-art Fitness Suites
  • diverse Exercise Classes tailored to various interests and fitness levels
  • our 200m Sprint Track
  • qualified gym instructors who can help you get started with your fitness journey.

Also, you do not need to have a gym membership to attend classes and can pay as you go.

To sign up:

  1. Visit City Campus or Walsall Campus Sports Centre.
  2. Bring your Staff ID card for membership purchase.
  3. Join via the Link Join@home with University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk).
  4. For inquiries, contact us at gym@wlv.ac.uk.

For more information please contact the Corporate Communications Team.

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