17 September 2007, 07/305
Students pass the test for leisure learning!
Health and fitness students went at a pace to learn about life
in the leisure industry when they paid a visit to Nye Bevan
Pool.
Students from Ormskirk and Skelmersdale College enjoyed a day at
the facility on Wednesday 5th September to gain valuable knowledge
to assist them in their studies toward BTEC, Diploma and NVQ Level
2 in Health and Fitness.
More than 40 students went along to the Nye Bevan site for a behind
the scenes session regarding the operations of the leisure
centre.
During the tour they discovered how the operations of the swimming
pools, health suite, fitness suite and the associated plant room
work.
Bill Lloyd, Chairman of the Leisure Trust, said: "There's nothing
like practical hands-on experience when studying for a subject,
especially in the health and fitness industry. We are a great
believer in helping students fulfil their ambitions in this
industry and so we were delighted to host this excellent event,
which has helped them to see how operations work in real
life."
The day was also a great opportunity for the students to meet
staff, ask questions and take advantage of the health and fitness
facilities.
Cllr Rob Bailey, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, said: "The students
had a really informative day at the centre and it was a great
opportunity for them to see how everything works behind the scenes.
Feedback was extremely positive from those who came along and I'm
sure that it has helped give them a better insight into the
operations of a leisure facility, which will benefit their
studying."
The Trust has responsibility for the five leisure centres across
the District: Nye Bevan Pool, Park Pool, Skelmersdale Sports
Centre, Banks Leisure Centre and Burscough Fitness and Racquets
Leisure Centre.
For more details about the leisure centres, visit the Sports Centres and
Pools section and West Lancs Leisure for more
information, or contact your nearest centre.
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