3 Sport and Physical Activities Benefits Health and Performance ‘Enabling and promoting physical and mental well-being and increasing the student’s awareness of his or her strengths and abilities’ vii (Strategic Plan, Trinity College Dublin) Sport engages consequential numbers of students through sports club activities and a dynamic range of recreational initiatives that enhance the health and well-being of the Trinity family, amidst a backdrop of daily challenges and pressures. Students who are physically active perform better, as evidence suggests that physical activity has a positive impact on cognitive skills, attitudes and academic behaviourviii. Research has also shown that physically active staff are more productive and less likely to be absent due to illness. Physical activity is proven to help manage stress, improve morale and reduce tirednessix. As the Health Enhancing Physical Activity (HEPA) agendax becomes more prevalent and important in our society, Trinity Sport considers that a key outcome of this Strategy will be the recognition that being physically literate and active will be a key attribute of our future graduates. Everyone can benefit from being physically active, regardness of ability through the provision of tailored training at Trinity Sport. Trinity Sport provides an extensive range of physical activity and health promoting programmes at varying levels, proactively encouraging participation by students, staff, graduates and communities. The provision of fit for purpose modern sports facilities is essential to nurture, develop and promote a healthy active campus. vii Strategic Plan 2014-2019, Trinity College Dublin, Goal A2.3 Student Services, Tutorship and Registry viii CDC, Columbia University, New York City Health Department, Department of Education, the Universities of Illinois, West Virginia, and California ix NICE 2008 promoting physical activity in the workplace business case implementing NICE guidance in England x EU Commission Work Plan for Sport 2014-2017 includes an Expert Group on HEPA which will determine policy and recommendations to Member States 4 RAISING OUR GAME A Strategy for Sport at Trinity 2015 - 2018
TCD Strategy Document for Sport
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