Sport and Health Links

University of Essex - Colchester campus

Centre for Sports and Exercise Science

Human Performance Unit

Students' Union sport

Occupational Health Slimming Group

Local sport links - Colchester

Colchester Borough Council - culture, leisure and sport

Colchester United FC

Colchester United Community Sports Trust - sport development within Colchester

Colchester Physiotherapy Clinic Physiotherapy service providing free support to University of Essex Bursary students

James Linford Outdoor Learning and Adventure - climbing, mountaineering, sea kayaking, one to one instruction.

North Essex Squash Academy - based at the University of Essex Sports Centre, the Academy provides a platform and pathway for the development of aspiring young squash players, from school children right through to elite and international level.

National / regional links

British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS)

Central Council of Physical Recreation (CCPR) - excellent links to sport National Governing Bodies (NGB's)

English Federation of Disability Sport

Sailinglinks.co.uk - promoting the sailing and yachting business in the UK and Europe

Southern England Student Sports Association (SESSA)

Sportessex the official body for sport in Essex

Sport England

English Institute of Sport (EIS) - provides support services to elite athletes

Talented Athlete Scheme (TASS)

Thurrock Council - sports and leisure page

Youth Sport Trust - youth leadership training

Sportscoach UK - provides coach education and advice

YMCA Fitness - provides training for a career in health and fitness

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Colchester Ahead of the Game Colchester Borough Council plans for London 2012

Essex Legacy Essex County Council plans for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

London 2012 official website