Liam Farrell backs UCLan ‘Making Sport Better On Every Level’ campaign

Warriors Club Captain, Liam Farrell, has backed University of Central Lancashire’s push to boost careers in sport, heading up the Making Sport Better On Every Level campaign.

Wigan Warriors Captain Liam Farrell is lending his support to a University of Central Lancashire campaign encouraging more people to work in the sports industry.

Farrell, who graduated from the University in 2022 with a degree in strength and conditioning, is one of several students and graduates who have come together to show that careers in sport are accessible to all, no matter what their background or sporting availability.

“I came to the University because I wanted to learn more about the performance side of things” said the Wigan Club Captain, who is now studying for a Masters in strength and conditioning at the University.

“I’m in a position now where, when the time does come to retire, I can think about my life after rugby league. If anyone is looking to develop themselves further as a person and want to educate themselves more, I think the University is perfect for it.”

In 2022, there were over 19,000 jobs in the North West in occupations related to sports and exercise science, according to labour market analysts Lightcast. It has forecasted that the number of jobs in the region in this field will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2031, whereas the national change is forecast at a1.7% increase.

Through this campaign, the University of Central Lancashire is showcasing where degrees related to sports coaching and leadership, sport and exercise sciences and nutrition lead. It is also showing how students and graduates are helping to make sport better on every level, from grassroots to elite performance, with the skills and knowledge they develop.

Head of Welfare, Tom Fitzpatrick said: “UCLan are a fantastic long term partner for the club and have supported multiple players and staff through a range of courses. Alongside this we have used their World class facilities with our players from first team through to our young players.

“We are proud to continue to have the partnership in place and look forward to getting more and more of our staff and players enrolled on education pathways.”

Head of Partnerships, Rebecca Webb commented: “We’re extremely grateful for UCLan’s long standing partnership with the club. UCLan’s support in offering opportunities to the team to progress their career has been invaluable and we’re grateful for their contribution to the development of the Club.”

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