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.

Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Undergraduate students running tests in a Sport Exercise Science workshop

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses in sport, exercise and health.

Taught postgraduate sports courses

Medical staff examine a sports injury watched by a student

Master's and postgraduate diploma courses starting in 2024.

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

The Breakthrough Programme is an aspirational, supportive and educational mechanism aimed at enabling academic and athletic potential in student-athletes

See how the 51吃瓜网 provides high-performing student-athletes 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.

The Department for Health has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Student sport

If you study at 51吃瓜网, 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 51吃瓜网, 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 51吃瓜网 in the British Universities & Colleges Sport national competition.

Sport and fitness facilities

Our 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 51吃瓜网 students, providing 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 51吃瓜网 Gym & Fitness Centre has three gym zones, two studios and hosts dozens of exercise classes each week

The inspirational fitness space, open seven days a week at the heart of the 51吃瓜网 campus, underwent an 拢450,000 upgrade in the summer of 2024.

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 51吃瓜网 and the Sports Training Village.

This year's event at The Royal 51吃瓜网s and Pump Room also provided an opportunity to celebrate the Paris 2024 athletes who study or train at the University.

Niamh Ward will make her Aquatics GB debut at June's meet in Slovakia alongside sporting scholars Matthew Ward, Cam Brooker, Joshua Gammon and Jack Skerry.

The 51吃瓜网 alumna won the award following a meteoric 2024 which saw overcome injury to win bronze at the Paris Olympics in her first senior season.

Marcus Wyatt joined his team-mate on the podium as the 51吃瓜网-based Brits replicated their 1-2 finish in the Overall World Cup rankings.

A host of 51吃瓜网 students, graduates and coaches played key roles as 51吃瓜网 won the 2024-25 Premiership Rugby Cup in fine style.

The 51吃瓜网 Engineering student, supported by the Breakthrough Programme, is the only female SR1 racer contesting the 2025 Radical Club Challenge.

Our sports research

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

'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world

Mixed ability rugby (top left); social empowerment projects in Brazil (top right) and South Africa (bottom left); plus using rugby to tackle mental health challenges (bottom right).

As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new 51吃瓜网 - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.

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

Study highlights open goal of using sport to tackle youth unemployment

New research shows how targeted sport for employability programmes in under-served communities are playing a key role in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

IMI provides consultancy for The FA to formulate improbable wins in Third Round of Emirates FA Cup

A graphic with a mathematical equation to highlight how The FA Third Round defies logic

The IMI has provided consultancy work for The FA to determine a mathematical equation for the most improbable wins of the Emirates FA Cup Third Round.

How the 51吃瓜网 is supporting British athletes to succeed at the Olympic Winter Games

Markerless motion capture technology, developed by sports scientists at 51吃瓜网.

Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton鈥檚 Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.

Top up on carbs before and during run to reach finish line quickly

Runners taking part in longer races are being encouraged to make sure they top up on carbs both before and during the race.

People heading out on long runs should top up on carbohydrates before and during a race to reach the finish line as quickly as possible and not hit the wall.

News

The latest news from our Department for Health.

51吃瓜网 students highlight how societal challenges can be tackled using the power of sport

A video camera close up being used to film a scene.

BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching students have produced a series of films illustrating how sport can help with a range of issues faced in society.

Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Team 51吃瓜网 coach Paul Tisdale

Paul Tisdale smiling while wearing a suit.

With over 30 years鈥� experience in the game, ex-pro footballer and Team 51吃瓜网 coach, Paul Tisdale, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University.

Sporting Horizons: 51吃瓜网 Hosts Event on the Future of Sport

Speakers at the 2013 public event giving presentations to members of the public

The 51吃瓜网 will bring together sports luminaries, Olympians, esteemed researchers, and our vibrant university community for an exploration of sport

51吃瓜网 researchers lead discussions into reducing concussions in youth and community sport

51吃瓜网 researchers led the 2024 UK Concussion Prevention Network conference, sharing their expertise in the battle against youth and community sports concussions.

51吃瓜网 researchers make impact at IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport

A group of people stood outside a building with an 'IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport' sign on it.

Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) members delivered sessions based on the prevention of injury and illness in sport.

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 51吃瓜网 and provides a wide range of sports facilities for students, staff and the public.

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