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Judo centre recognised as national excellence hub
TL;DR
The University of Wolverhampton's judo centre has been awarded Elite Training Centre accreditation by UK Sport, making it one of only three higher education institutions in the UK recognized as a national hub of excellence.
Key points
- University of Wolverhampton awarded Elite Training Centre accreditation
- Recognized as a national hub of excellence for judo
- Only three higher education institutions in the UK hold this status
- Accreditation follows an 18-month assessment process
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Dr Kate Baker from UK Sport was pictured with the university's Ross Cloak (centre) and Matt Wyon [University of Wolverhampton]
A university judo centre has been recognised as a national hub of excellence.
The University of Wolverhampton announced it had been awarded Elite Training Centre accreditation by funding agency UK Sport, placing it "among only three higher education institutions in the UK".
This recognises the judo facility at the Walsall Campus as an excellence hub, following an 18âmonth assessment process.
The university said to earn accreditation, centres must provide elite-level "facilities, equipment, staff and organisational culture", along with other requirements.
The 18âmonth process included self-evaluation and "an inâdepth peer review".
The network of centres "plays a vital role in the UK's high performance system", creating environments that bring people and facilities together to "support sustained Olympic and Paralympic success", the university said.
It added centres were assessed against UK Sport principles including diversity and inclusion, facilities and equipment, access, people development and science and medicine.
University associate professor of sport and exercise Ross Cloak stated the recognition reflected the dedication, expertise and ambition of people involved in the Judo Centre and its "wider highâperformance sport community".
The accreditation was a major milestone for the university and testament to years of hard work, he added.
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Q&A
What is the significance of the Elite Training Centre accreditation for the University of Wolverhampton?
The accreditation signifies that the judo centre meets high standards of training and support, enhancing its reputation and attracting elite athletes.
How many higher education institutions in the UK have been recognized as Elite Training Centres?
Only three higher education institutions in the UK have received the Elite Training Centre accreditation.
What was the duration of the assessment process for the judo centre's accreditation?
The assessment process for the judo centre's accreditation took 18 months.
