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Sport and fitness

Our sports courses, innovative research, and first-class facilities help improve fitness, health and sporting techniques for people around the world.

Sport, exercise and health courses

Find out about our undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses offered by our Department for Health.


We have several sports related scholarship schemes that you can apply to. Find out more about the funding available and eligibility.

Our Dual Career programme enables you to combine academic study alongside your own sporting career.

The programme provides high-performing student-athletes at the 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« with support tailored to the needs and demands of their lifestyle.

Students from our undergraduate sport courses discuss their experiences at the University.

Leaders in sports science

We're highly ranked in independent league tables for our sports science courses. We've also been recognised for our high-quality research and commitment to gender equality.


Student sport

If you study at 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«, you can take part in a wide range of sports whatever your level or ability. You could join a club to keep fit and meet people, take part in inter-halls competitions, or be selected to represent the University.


The SU 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«, our students' union, has over 40 sports clubs that students can join.

The Mechanical Engineering student, who won two gold medals in Tokyo, explains how the University's backing and scholarship support helped him on his journey.

Read first-hand accounts of what it's like to be among the 1,500 students who represent 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« in the British Universities & Colleges Sport national competition.

Sport and fitness facilities

Our £35 million Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus. You can access the gym, book fitness classes and take part in sport, whether you're a student, member of staff or member of the public.


The pass is included in tuition fees for 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« students, providing priority booking and free access to many sports facilities on campus.

The Sports Training Village is open to students, staff and the public seven days a week, offering something for everyone - check out the facilities you can use.

The Team 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« Gym & Fitness Centre has three gym zones, two studios and hosts dozens of exercise classes each week

Explore the facilities available on campus including the 50m swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, sports hall, athletics track and pitches.

Working with elite athletes

Top-level athletes and sports teams use our facilities and train with our staff. Read about their experiences of Team 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« and the Sports Training Village.


The pentathlete, who studied and trains at the 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«, took a break during 2023 but has returned recharged and refocused on defending her crown

'Tom Dean Medal Machine' features celebrity interviews and behind-the-scenes insight into training from the 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ«-based Olympic swimming champion

The tighthead prop, who has impressed in BUCS Super Rugby for the University men's 1st XV, is in contention for his first senior cap.

An England Rugby U20 captain, rising netball star and aspiring Olympians in athletics, rowing and swimming are the latest student-athletes to be supported.

The award celebrates the University's role in helping Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes achieve their full performance potential

Full-time students can get discounted rates for the nine matches being played at the Sports Training Village during the new year

Our sports research

Find out how our research helps improve fitness, health and sporting techniques for elite sport and daily life.


Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.

News

The latest news from our Department for Health.


Dr Bonnie Pang from our Department for Health writes for The Conversation.

Visit the Sports Training Village (STV)

The STV is close to the centre of our campus. It is the home of Team 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« and provides a wide range of sports facilities for students, staff and the public.


Sport and fitness enquiries

Contact us if you have any questions about our sports facilities, clubs or events and follow Team 49ͼ¿âÃâ·Ñ×ÊÁÏ´óÈ« on social media.