SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Sport development

Sports Development is about providing and improving opportunities for people to take part in sport1 at any level

Whether you're an elite performer, an absolute beginner, a coach, an enthusiast or just looking for a fun activity, there are plenty of opportunities to participate.

Sport, Exercise and Health are dedicated to improving the access to, and provision of, sport for all. We strive to improve sporting participation by students, staff and the wider community.

Get involved in a sports club, in coaching and in officiating

A range of programmes provide support for those wishing to coach or officiate sport, as well as support for the running of student sports clubs.  The Joint Universities Initiative in Coach Education provides opportunities to train and certain sports are able to benefit through the University's coach development programme

Further details for clubs, coaches and volunteers

Try something new and improve your skills

Opportunities for beginners and improvers in a variety of sports are offered in conjunction with Athletic Union sports clubs. There are also a range of recreational and social sporting activities.

Further details for playing sport

Compete in sport

We think playing sport is the special ingredient in the recipe of University life! The University has a huge range on offer. Compete for a University sports club in BUCS, or play recreationally with friends through Intramural or the UBU Active programme.

Further details for competing in sport

Excel in sport

The High Performance programme provides a range of services to support talented students with their training and competition without compromising their academic commitments.

'Give something back' and qualify as a sports leader

The Community Sports Volunteer Scheme allows students and staff to achieve a nationally recognised qualification, develop new skills, meet new people and help inspire the next generation of sporting hopefuls.

1Council of Europe, 2001 "'Sport' means all forms of physical activity which, through casual or organised participation, aim at expressing or improving physical fitness and mental well-being, forming social relationships or obtaining results in competition at all levels"