Thursday's blog is written by Sports Science student, Owen Parry. Owen is a member of the Badminton Club. 

Sport has a huge effect upon general wellbeing, badminton for me provides a social aspect where I can meet new people and establish new friendships. I am a first year university student and for me participating in sport provides a cathartic release from pressures such as exams, and can help me relax in-between revision and lectures.

Playing sport can help improve my general mood, giving me a positive mental attitude to knuckle down with work and giving me more productive days. Often when not having a break to play sport, I tend to lose concentration. When this happens I can go and play sport and come back to studies after feeling fresh and ready to work again. Finally, it puts me in a general better mood and can aid my sleeping. After playing I will often be very tired and it will give me a better nights sleep, making me feel better the next day, getting up early and feeling ready for the day to come.

You can find more info about the Badminton Club here.