Healthy Colleges Week 12th – 16th January 2015


Updated 09/01/2015

Kick start your day with a healthy breakfast - free porridge for all students available from the canteens in Gorseinon, Llwyn y Bryn and Tycoch. Eating a healthy breakfast, like oatmeal, gives you energy and helps improve concentration in class. Available every day throughout Healthy Colleges Week in Gorseion and Tycoch from 9.30am - 11am and Llwyn y Bryn from 10am - 11.30am.

Keep hydrated - science demonstrates that being well hydrated can improve concentration. Take the opportunity to purchase a bottle of water from the canteen and get the second one free.

Tycoch campus event on Tuesday 13 January in the Common Room, 11am - 2pm / Gorseinon campus Wednesday 14 January 12pm - 3pm Drop in for an informal, fun and interactive experience including:

  • a variety of interactive stands (EYST, Crossroads etc)
  • taste test some healthy options
  • take your 'healthy pledge' in the photo booth
  • have a taster session with kettle bells, punch pads, power hula hoops and circus skills
  • find out what is happening at 360 Water Sports
  • ask questions on the impact of drugs or alcohol with the experts to hand
  • get advice on giving up smoking from the Stop Smoking Wales stand
  • find out about support available for young carers, young people etc

Additional taster sessions:

  • Boxercise Monday 12 January, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, Gorseinon theatre
  • Weight Training session Tuesday 13th, Sports Centre, Tycoch
  • Kettle Bells, Tababta and Hula Hoop session (20 minutes of each) Friday 16th, 1.30-3.00pm, Room A27

In addition, all students will be able to use the Sports Centre gym for no charge during Healthy Colleges week (induction required, contact 01792 284080 to book.)