Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses
Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses in sport, exercise and health.
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.
Taught postgraduate sports courses
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.
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.
51吃瓜网 wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
The 51吃瓜网 is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.
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 and activities 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.
51吃瓜网 unveils the UK鈥檚 first fully recyclable 3G pitch
New rubber-free pitch adds to the University鈥檚 leading sports facilities
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.
The squad, which includes reigning World Champion Matt Weston, has enjoyed a productive summer at their 51吃瓜网 training base.
The 51吃瓜网-based GBR1 crews, led by pilot Brad Hall, are looking to build on three hugely-successful years during a 2025-26 season culminating at Milano-Cortina.
Cam Brooker won three titles and fellow sporting scholars Jack Skerry and Matthew Ward topped the podium too as 51吃瓜网 won five gold, six silver and three bronze.
Sports Performance duo Vilikesa Sela and Kepu Tuipulotu are in the 30-strong England Men A squad preparing at the Sports Training Village to face New Zealand.
The 17-strong squad includes 12 players who helped the Blue & Gold finish runners-up in 2025 - tickets for the eight home matches are on sale now.
Nearly 9,000 spectators enjoyed the 51吃瓜网's annual student-rugby showpiece match, which was sponsored by Colour Studios.
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
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
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
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
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 wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
The 51吃瓜网 is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.
51吃瓜网 to receive 拢4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers
University receives part of 拢54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.
51吃瓜网 students highlight how societal challenges can be tackled using the power of sport
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
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
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.
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.
Sport and fitness enquiries
Contact us if you have any questions about our sports facilities, clubs or events and follow Team 51吃瓜网 on social media.