B:Active
Our award-winning B:Active programme offers free activity for students and focuses on making physical activity a social, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everyone.
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About B:Active
B:Active offers a timetable of free activities for current students at the University of Bristol.
B:Active group fitness classes and social sport sessions happen every week during term-time, at multiple locations across Campus and University Residences.
All sessions focus on providing a social, inclusive and enjoyable experience for everybody, and demonstrate that exercise can be fun!
B:Active provides some activities designed for beginners, but the timetable caters to students of all abilities and experience levels, with a wide variety of sessions to choose from.
"[B:Active] sessions were always super fun and a great way to take my mind off my uni work." B:Active participant 24/25
B:Active sessions
B:Active offers a wide variety of sessions, at multiple locations across Campus and University Residences, 7 days a week. View all upcoming sessions on the University Active App or in plain text format online.
The timetable features different types of sessions, led by an expert team of instructors, coaches and student leaders.
- Instructed or coached sessions
- Student Sport Club sessions
- Play For Fun sessions
B:Active locations
Book a B:Active session
The easiest way to view upcoming sessions and book a space is by using the University Active app but you can also book online or at the Welcome Desk at any of our facilities.
Sessions are always free for current students at the University, with no need for a specific membership. You can go to as many sessions as you like, providing you have made a booking in advance.
It is important to book your sessions and remember to cancel if you can’t make it so that other students can attend.
- Download and open the University of Bristol Active App
- Click 'Book'
- Login using Single Sign On
- Click 'B:Active - Students'
- Search for your chosen session
- Check the session details to confirm it's the correct session
- Click 'BOOK NOW'
You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Don’t forget to cancel your booking if you are not able to attend.
If you have any trouble booking a session, contact the team via our online enquiry form (choose the Booking | membership system issue option when prompted) or at the Welcome Desk of any of our facilities.
- Visit our website
- Click 'Buy and Book Online'
- Click ' Student and Staff Login'
- Login using Student Single Sign On
- Click ' Make a Booking'
- Select the session location* from the 'Site' drop-down menu
- Search for your chosen session
- Check the session details to confirm it's the correct session
- Click 'Book'
*Sessions that take place at Manor Hall and Hiatt Baker are listed under ‘Residences’.
You will receive an email to confirm your booking.
Don’t forget to cancel your booking if you are not able to attend.
If you have any trouble booking a session, contact the team via our online enquiry form (choose the Booking | membership system issue option when prompted) or at the Welcome Desk of any of our facilities.
What are Activators?
Sport Activators are current students who are passionate about health and wellbeing and want to support other students to get more active, more often.
Our team of Activators work at our B:Active sessions to support our instructors and coaches, and to ensure that every session is welcoming, accessible and enjoyable for any new and returning students who attend.
Make sure to look out for them at your next B:Active session or Sport, Exercise & Health event!