In addition to academic staff on my programme, academic support from the Academic Language Support service, Mathematics Learning Support Centre, the academic librarian and other non-academic staff (in my case an expert on systematic reviews and meta-analysis) have been invaluable in providing support for all my requests.

I have benefited significantly from the services offered via the Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA), as well as the Careers Network who have supported me to refine my CV and provided advice on career pathways after completing my course.

After graduation I hope to either pursue a career in athlete support or work in a clinical setting as either an exercise coach for cancer patients or as a researcher for randomised clinical trials undertaken in hospitals.

The academic knowledge, practical experience, mentorship provided by various staff and networks built during my time at Loughborough University, has given me the necessary skills to increase my likelihood of success in my ambitions.