Sport and activity

Discover how you can get involved in a huge variety of sporting activities on campus and in the city
Students swimming and paddleboarding, the Hoe, °µÍø½âÃÜ

Sport and activity

Discover how you can get involved in a huge variety of sporting activities on campus and in the city
Whatever your activity goals, there are a whole host of different ways to stay active and look after your mental and physical wellbeing whilst at °µÍø½âÃÜ.  
On campus, you'll find our sports centre, as well as a wide range of sports and activity delivered through the Students' Union.
Around the city there are a number of alternative sports facilities. We are also a few minutes walk from the incredible natural environment of the Hoe where you can run, swim, paddleboard and sail.
 

Sports centre

The sports centre provides a range of activities to assist you in achieving your fitness goals. From the 50 station gym, squash courts and multi-purpose sports hall to the dance studio and sports injuries clinic.
Situated in the heart of the city-centre campus , it’s quite easy to fit in a work out session or fitness class around your timetable.

  • HGym

  • HSquash courts

  • HBody conditioning

  • HYoga

  • HDance fitness

  • HSpin and strength

  • HPilates

  • HSports hall

  • HBadminton

UPSU gym, Nancy Astor Building
50 station gym
Omar El Tahry, Sporting excellence scholar, Scholarship, Squash
Squash courts
UPSU sports centre: multi purpose sports hall
Multi-purpose sports hall
 

Sports clubs

Sports clubs offer much more than just playing sport. UPSU sports clubs are committed to delivering an excellent student experience by providing you with a wide range of opportunities to get involved in sport and activity. Explore new and exciting places, develop personal skills, celebrate sporting achievements, build a community and forge friendships for life.
With almost 50 different sports clubs, you can get involved in a huge variety of activities including rowing, kickboxing, stand up paddleboarding, clay pigeon shooting, golf, Jui Jitsu, dodgeball and archery. 
There is also the chance of representing the °µÍø½âÃÜ on a national and regional level. 
British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) offers you the opportunity to compete for the University on a Wednesday afternoon in a range of sports with the hope of promotion and winning medals.

  • HSailing

  • HHockey

  • HFootball

  • HRugby

  • HSurfing

  • HFutsal

  • HDodgeball

  • HDance

  • HClay Pigeon Shooting

  • HBoxing

  • HCanoeing

  • HArchery

  • HSkating

  • HAmerican Football

  • HBasketball

  • HAthletics

  • HCheerleading

  • HCricket

  • HEquestrian

  • HBadminton

  • HOpen water swimming

  • HGolf

  • HJiu Jitsu

  • HDance

  • HLacrosse

 

Social sport 

We are keen to inspire students to explore and experience new sports and activities. Social sport offers you the chance to try something new without any commitment. offers a weekly timetable of activities. All equipment is provided, and the cost of a session is heavily subsidised.
All students at °µÍø½âÃÜ can also access throughout the year at °µÍø½âÃÜ Life Centre.
If you'd like to meet new people, have fun and play sport at a level that is not too serious, is the perfect choice. It offers a variety of leagues and tournaments that foster a friendly atmosphere of healthy competition. Whether you're part of a sports club or simply a group of friends, anyone can participate and join in on the fun. 
Three students playing netball in sports hall.
 

What else can be found in the city?

Within the city of °µÍø½âÃÜ, you can also access some great facilities. From Tinside Lido on the Hoe - consistently voted in the top 10 of Europe’s outdoor pools - to the °µÍø½âÃÜ Life Centre.  
Situated a 15-20 minute walk from campus, °µÍø½âÃÜ Life Centre is one of the country's leading sporting venues. It offers a fantastic range of sports and activities, including an Olympic-sized 50-metre swimming pool, a diving pool, a 12-court sports hall, an eight-rink indoor bowls hall and a climbing wall.
You can also exercise for free in the beautiful natural surroundings. Discover °µÍø½âÃÜ and surrounding areas by bike , run around the seafront, try some open-water swimming, there is something for everyone.