GUSA’ S LGBT + ROLE MODELS IN SPORT
Name: Emma McNally
Year of Study: 4th year
Subject: Music Sport( s): Women’ s football
1. What is your greatest achievement in sport?
Learning to run again after having two knee surgeries definitely overshadows any previous sporting achievements I’ ve had. It’ s certainly the one I’ ve worked the hardest for and now enjoy the most.
2. How has being a part of a sport’ s club benefited your time at UofG?
Joining the Womens’ Football Club has been the best thing I’ ve done at uni. I’ ve made so many new friends and improved my fitness. Training has also been a great means of unwinding after a tough day at uni especially when I’ m tired and can’ t really be bothered knowing that other people will be expecting me there pushes me to get up and go. I’ ve found that taking part in regular sport has not only improved my physical wellbeing but also my mental.
3. What would you say to those who are new to sport / anxious about using the gym?
Starting a new sport or using the gym for the first time can be a bit