We are proud to be hosting The Brit Challenge this year alongside Northumbria University and Northumbria Students Union. The aim is to help promote student and staff-wellbeing and offering accessible challenges which everyone can get involved in. Below you'll find all the challenges you can:
Please note: Social Netball and Volleyball sessions can be booked via the Social Sport button the NU Sport App.
Day 1: Wednesday 1 March - Get Active with the Brit Challenge
Free Class Pass
20 class places available, collect from Sport Central reception, first come first serve
Lunch Run
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Meet outside Sport Central
Description: The Northumbria Sport Couch to 5k is designed for students and staff who are new to running. This run group will help you to gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks. With friendly instructors, enjoy running and exploring some of Newcastle City Centre’s green spaces.
Book via the Northumbria Sport app
Lunch Walk
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
Location: Meet outside Café Central
Description: Take some time away from your work and get outside! Join us for a lunchtime walk to Exhibition Park!
Row Brit Challenge
Time 10:00am
Location: Corry, Sport Central
Description: Challenge yourself to row 2,300m either as an individual or part of a team! Top of the leader board prizes available!
Day 2 - Thursday 2 March - Health Assessments
Health Assessment
6 10-minute appointments available between 12:00 – 13:00
Visit our friendly personal trainers who will be able to test your strength, endurance and flexibility by completing one of our health assessments.
Day 3 - Friday 3 March - Random Act Of Kindness
Send a colleague or friend a message to say thank you and brighten up their day! We are promoting random acts of kindness through our wellbeing boards that are situated across campus!
Day 4 - Saturday 4 March - Go For A Walk
Get outdoors, get some fresh air and increase your vitamin D! Go for a 30-minute walk and take in your local surroundings!
Why not arrange to do something like go for a coffee, walk, or activity with a friend.
Active 10 App download
Find a local Walking Group via the Ramblers Group
Learn how to plan your own route in 5 easy steps
Day 5 - Sunday 5 March - Switch Off
Switch off your mind and reduce stimulation by relaxing without technology 1 hour before bedtime!
Day 6 - Monday 6 March - Learn a new skill
Volleyball
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Location: Sport Central
Description: Learn how to volley, bump and spike in our social sport volleyball session. Whether you have never played volleyball before or have experience come along and have some fun!
Day 7 - Tuesday 7 March - Lunch Run
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Meet outside Sport Central
Description: The Northumbria Sport Couch to 5k is designed for students and staff who are new to running. This run group will help you to gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks. With friendly instructors, enjoy running and exploring some of Newcastle City Centre’s green spaces.
Book via the Northumbria Sport app
Day 8 - Wednesday 8 March - International Womens Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Newcastle City Council are running This Girl Can 5k Run/Walk/Jog at exhibition park from 18:00 – 19:00. Book your free space here
Day 9 - Thursday 9 March - University Mental Health Day
Get involved in University Mental Health Day
Day 10 - Friday 10 March - Take part in one of our online workouts
The Northumbria Sport YouTube Channel has over 20 home workouts that you can try. These wide variety workouts are no longer than 30 minutes and suitable to do in your own home! No equipment is needed. Northumbria University Youtube Channel
Day 11 - Saturday 11 March - Make a nutritious meal
Follow one of the recipes in our nutritious recipe book, put together by our student interns.
Day 12 - Sunday 12 March - Practice Mindfulness
Using online resources such as this video from Every Mind Matters
Day 13 - Sunday 13 March - Free Class Pass
20 class places available, collect from Sport Central reception, first come first serve.
Day 14 - Monday 14 March - Learn a new skill
Netball
Time: 17:00 – 18:00
Description: Social Netball is the perfect environment for people who want to learn new skills in an inclusive and welcoming environment.
Day 15 - Tuesday 15 March - Give Back
Promoting ways to give back:
- Volunteer Match
- Local Opportunities
- More Local Opportunities
- Volunteering Matters
- Vinspired
- Volunteer for a local Walking Group
University Opportunities
Day 16 - Thursday 16 March - Take an extra break in your day
Take some time away from your work and get outside for 15 minutes!
Day 17 - Friday 17 March - World Sleep Day
Did you know sleep helps brain function, reduces disease risk, and boosts your immune system? Aim for at least 8 hours of sleep on World Sleep Day!
Day 18 - Saturday 18 March - Parkrun
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate! Parkrun is 5k and takes place every Saturday morning. Find out where your local parkrun is and get involved. Find out more here
Day 19 - Sunday 19 March - Go For A Walk
Get outdoors and get some fresh air and increase your vitamin D, go for a 30-minute walk, and take in your local surroundings!
Day 20 - Monday 20 March - Health Assessment
Time: 12:00 – 13:00
Location: Sport Central
Description: Visit our friendly personal trainers who will be able to test your strength, endurance and flexibility by completing one of our health assessments.
Day 21 - Tuesday 21 March - Couch to 5K
Time: 12:00
Location: Meet outside Café Central
The Northumbria Sport Couch to 5k is designed for students and staff who are new to running. This run group will help you to gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks. With friendly instructors, enjoy running and exploring some of Newcastle City Centre’s green spaces. Book via the Northumbria Sport app
Day 22 - Wednesday 22 March - Therapy Dogs
Come along to the Students Union for a couple of hours of dog love! The fully trained therapy dogs come along for a couple of hours where they love a cuddle and a stroke.
Day 23 - Thursday 23 March - Get Active
Free Day Pass
Northumbria Sport are providing 20 class passes on this day. All you need to do is collect them from Sport Central reception. They are available on a first come first served basis.
Lunch Run
Time: 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Meet outside Sport Central
The Northumbria Sport Couch to 5k is designed for students and staff who are new to running. This running group will help you to gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.
Join our friendly instructors and enjoy running and exploring some of Newcastle City Centre’s green spaces.
Book via the Northumbria Sport app.
Lunch Walk
Time: 12:30 – 13:00
Location: Meet outside Café Central
Take some time away from your work and get outside! Why not join us for a lunchtime walk to Exhibition Park!
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