Sport Lancaster is encouraging the University community to engage in a form of physical activity on University Mental Health Day, Thursday 14 March.

The British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) exists to support and improve the mental health, fitness, and wellbeing, of young adults, students, and staff, throughout the UK.

As a University sporting facility, Sport Lancaster is uniting with 55+ north-west regional institutes partaking in the annual BRIT Challenge. The focus of the challenge this year is based on the theme of ‘24’, inspired by the year 2024.

Sport Lancaster’s take on the theme invites staff and students to walk 2.4km along the Woodland Walk trail and campus perimeter, or, to walk for 24 minutes along the Woodland Walk. In light of the BRIT Challenge, a 2.4km distance will be signposted along the trail.

Individuals taking part in the challenge can be entered into a prize draw for a £10 Amazon voucher by sharing their walk on Instagram, tagging @SportLancaster and using #SportLancasterBRITChallenge.

Sam Cadwallader, Wellbeing and Engagement Manager at Sport Lancaster, commented:

“Incorporating physical activity is a powerful tool for enhancing our mental health and overall well-being.

“Often referred to as the 'feel-good' hormones, endorphins are released during and after engaging in exercise, making the most significant benefit of physical activity on mental health is its ability to reduce stress"

If you take part in the BRIT Challenge Woodland Walk, don’t forget to share your snaps with Sport Lancaster to be entered into the prize draw.