Rebecca Armstrong - lecturer

I teach in order to have a positive impact on young people’s lives, not just in terms of academic success but to enhance their employment opportunities and become successful individuals.

current role

I teach on the Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching which includes; Issues in Sport Development, Sports Research Project, Coaching Multi Sports and Coaching Toolkit.

before teaching...

Prior to teaching I worked within a secondary school for 6 years as a PE assistant. I also have experience of professional practice within the Sport Development industry and not-for-profit organisations obtaining local, regional and national funding opportunities in order to increase physical activity levels amongst under-represented groups.

career highlights and achievements...

Successfully applying for the college to be granted “Leadership Academy” status. Wigan & Leigh College are now one of only four colleges in the North West to have been granted this status.

inspiration...

I was inspired into teaching due to the positive experiences I received within secondary school myself. I love the wide range of individuals that you get to work with in teaching, the changing challenges and the daily discoveries. The industry allows me to use my creativity to plan and deliver lessons to engage learners. In addition, it develops my own lifelong learning and enhances my own subject knowledge.

academic background...

First Class Honours - BSc (Hons) Sports Development