Leisure and health
A Positive Work Environment is a healthy one. Through PWE, the university recognises the importance of health and well-being of staff and their families.
The Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health is not only for the 'sporty' among university staff. Our contribution to PWE comes in many forms, which should include something of interest to most people. This might range from the 'University Challenge' walking campaign to exercise classes laid on especially for staff not used to exercise!
We know that reasonably active people tend to be more positive about life and work than the inactive, so our aim is to encourage more staff to be more active more often, without it hurting!
Summarised below is a range of facilities available to all staff, either as part of the Staff 'Wellness' programme, or more traditional sporting facilities.
Staff Wellness Programme
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Wellness DayGet personally involved and change the way you eat, exercise, sit at your desk. Have some active fun while sampling Pilates and Swiss Ball exercises. A healthy lunch is included, it's free and open to all staff. |
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Staff Exercise ClassesThe Community Exercise Programme is free of students and open to all staff. Start to Exercise Classes are Mon and Wed mornings. Lunchtime and after work exercise classes specifically for staff are being organised. |
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Swimming Improvement ClassesFor non swimmers and swimmers wishing to improve their stroke techniques. Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.30am. (Term time only.) |
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PilatesPilates works the entire body with emphasis on the core postural muscles (stomach and back). Equipment based Pilates is tailored for the needs of the individual, either on a one to one basis or small groups. Mat based Pilates uses a pre-set series of exercises that are introduced weekly with individual variations if needed. |
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Staff recreation/sports sessionsWe plan to offer staff the chance play sport recreationally and in a non-threatening environment. |
Sports Facilities
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Indoor Sports CentreThe £5m Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, comprising Sports Hall, Studios and 'The Pulse' health and fitness suite, is located in the main precinct on Tyndall Avenue. This is home for most indoor sport and exercise facilities. The Centre also houses an Exercise and Sports Medicine Workshop, providing a range of services for all members of the University as well as the general public. A wide range of exercise classes, courses and activities for all ages, designed to help you to get the most from your leisure time and lots more! |
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Outdoor Sports ComplexThe Coombe Dingle Sports Complex is a superb sporting facility which provides a unique atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on quality and the combination od a wide range of outdoor and indoor opportunities for all. Facilities include:
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Squash courtsThe University has a contract for exclusive use of the 4 glass backed courts at the Bristol Grammar School. These are less than a 5 minute walk from the centre. They are used by the men's and women's squash clubs for training and match purposes and for casual use. |
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Swimming PoolA first class pool situated beneath the Students Union, entrance in Richmond Hill Avenue. |
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The BoathouseThe University Boat Club is based at excellent facilities in Saltford, halfway to Bath, on the River Avon. The Boat Club is extremely successful, with over half of its members learning as novices in their first year at Bristol. Last year there were over one hundred students rowing for the first time along with one hundred members who rowed prior to coming to the University. |