Star student! Pippa Middleton to graduate with a distinction from her Master's degree researching children's activity amid rumours she is pregnant with her third child
- Pippa Middleton will graduate from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- She is set to receive a distinction in her Master's degree in physical education
- Kate's sister, 38, researched children's activity which has been hailed
Pippa Middleton is set to graduate from her Master's degree with a distinction as one of her papers will be presented at a key summit.
Studious Pippa, 38, who conducted research into how parents encourage their children into activity from a young age, has just finished her degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
After completing her studies, the mother-of-two, who is rumoured to be pregnant with her third child, opened up about the challenges of studying while parenting.
She said: 'Getting back into studying took some getting used to but I felt really well supported by the team at UWTSD.
'The nature of the course being divided into specific modules also meant that it was easier to compartmentalise what was required each term.'
Pippa Middleton, 38, will graduate from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David with a distinction as her research into children's activity is to be presented at a key summit in autumn
Pippa sparked pregnancy rumours as she glowed in a green dress at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations last month
Pippa added: 'I have enjoyed the balance of work and motherhood and getting back into reading, writing, and learning again.'
She carried out her study as part of her degree in physical education, sport and physical literacy.
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It looked into how parents of children who have not yet started nursery can encourage and promote movement that will benefit them in later life.
A statement from the University said the 'star student was able to bring a unique perspective to the study as a parent and scholar and a passion for the work that was informed by her own experiences with a young family.'
Pippa, who is married to James Matthews, is mother to Arthur, three, and Grace, one.
The sister of the Duchess of Cambridge has spoken in the past about how important exercise is to her and how motherhood had changed her routine
Last month she sparked rumours she and James were expecting their third child as she appeared at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Wearing a bright green dress Pippa appeared to show off a baby bump - with Page Six reporting a source had said the couple were 'so happy'.
Several weeks later the Duchess of Cambridge's sister stepped out pushing a pram in London wearing a loose navy blue dress which added fuel to the rumours.
She said her experience raising her young children inspired her to look into the activity of preschool kids. 'I am passionate about sport and exercise and also love being with children,' she said.
'I wanted to find a topic that combined these two and felt that there wasn't enough information, knowledge or focus on early years physical development for mums particularly.
Pippa Middleton shares two children, three-year-old Arthur and one-year-old Grace with her husband James Matthews (pictured with James at the Royal Albert Hall)
'I wanted to learn to not only help my own children but to also continue work in the field to stress the importance of children moving from an early age.'
The mother's findings suggested parents need to be better informed about how to increase physical activity in their young children.
Although Pippa is fairly private about motherhood, she has opened up in the past about her need to be active during pregnancy.
In an interview with a running shoe company last year she said: 'Over the past two years, family life and motherhood has consumed much of my spare time and unsurprisingly the challenges I thrived on have taken a back seat.'
However she said running and fitness were still incorporated into her weekly routine.
'I suppose, my running has been more after babies and toddlers than crossing finish lines, which I’m fine with — for now,' she joked.
Her study will be presented at the 4th CIAPSE Congress in Luxembourg this September.
