Student blogs

I’m here to share my experience of using Hartpury’s amazing facilities – inside and outside of my course...

Hi, I’m Henry, and I’m in my second year of studying the BSc Sports and Exercise Science degree at Hartpury University....

In this blog, second-year BA Equine Business Management student Alanna Malt talks about watching the sport at Hartpury and getting involved socially......

Jade Carter is studying BSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition here at Hartpury. Read about how she realised her true passion for nutrition, her student experience on her course, and her career goal to support amateur and elite athletes to achieve their nutritional goals and excel at their sport....

Sam Drew is a BSc Sports Coaching student here at Hartpury University. Read his blog to discover more about his student life, the practical coaching sessions he loves planning, his passion for playing BUCS rugby, and how he's discovered his calling to becoming a university lecturer....

Daniel Small is studying BSc Physical Education and School Sport here at Hartpury. Read his blog to find out about daily life on his course, the experience he's gaining in practical coaching sessions on site and with local schools, and the graduate job he's secured at an international school....

Hannah Clarke is a BSc Strength and Conditioning graduate from Hartpury University. She studied her Bachelor's and Master's degrees here at Hartpury, and now she's studying for her PhD here too. Her ultimate aim is to empower women to achieve their goals in sport. She's also discovered a passion for teaching and is considering a career in lecturing. Read Hannah's story....

Megan Lawley is a BSc Sports Therapy student here at Hartpury. In her blog and podcast, she shares her experience of her modules, the practical skills she's learning in our on-site Sports Therapy Lab and Rehabilitation Suite, and the opportunities to gain real-world experience volunteering pitchside during our BUCS matches. Discover how this industry-accredited degree will prepare you for a future career as a Sports Therapist....

Sophie Bridger is a BSc Sport and Exercise student here at Hartpury. Read about her experience as a final-year student, from the modules she loves to playing for the BUCS women's rugby team and preparing for a sports science role when she graduates....

Stephen Sarkodie is a BA Sport Business Management student from Ghana. His dream to study a sports business degree whilst progressing his football talent brought him all the way to Hartpury University, where he's settled in, made friends for life, and is on the path to success. Read more about his experience on his course, playing for the men's football academy, and being an international student....

David Monaghan is an FdSc Sports Performance and Coaching Student at Hartpury University. Hear about his experience on our foundation degree, his future goals, and his industry experience at Cheltenham Town FC....