With the long hours spent studying, it’s easy to skip going to the gym or heading out for a run, but staying fit doesn’t need to be a chore and it can help keep your mind healthy for your studies.
Our 91ÁÔÆæ Sport team offer a variety of ways for you to stay active while studying, from competitive sports to weekly sessions – and it’s a great way to meet new people too!
Our teams
Some compete in the BUCS League, and others are more social. To join a team or see the  and costs, . If you don't see your sport and would like to compete and represent 91ÁÔÆæ, email sport@bcu.ac.uk to discuss it with the team.Â
Our current 91ÁÔÆæ teams are:
- Athletics - Men and Women
- Badminton - Men and Women
- Men's basketball
- Women's basketball
- Boxing - Men and Women
- Cricket - Men and Women
- Men's football
- Women's Football
- Men's Hockey
- Women's hockey
- Netball
- Padel - 91ÁÔÆæ Active
- Pickleball - 91ÁÔÆæ Active
- Men's Rugby
- Women's Rugby
- Running
- Squash - Men and Women
- Table Tennis
- Volleyball - Men and Women
91ÁÔÆæ Active
If you’re after a more casual way to keep fit but still play your favourite sports, our 91ÁÔÆæ Active programme allows you to just turn up and play.
The team offers a range of sessions throughout the week for just £3 per session.
Are you an elite athlete?
If you are currently competing at county level or higher, you may be eligible for our Sports Scholarship, which helps elite athletes to train alongside their studies.
Support includes strength and conditioning support, sports nutrition, expert coaching, sport therapy, performance lifestyle support, sports kit and more.
Gym membership
Prefer to manage your own fitness? You can get discounted membership at our Doug Ellis Sports Centre to use the fitness suite, join a class or team up with your mates in the sports hall.
The fully air-conditioned gym has over 80 pieces of fitness equipment to choose from, including cardiovascular (great for your heart and lungs), resistance equipment (great for toning the body) and a free weights area.
Monthly membership starts from just £10 for students.