Sport, exercise and health
Whether you've set your sights set on Olympic gold or just want to improve your fitness, Bristol's proactive approach to wellbeing and excellent sports and fitness facilities will help you stay on top of your game.
The University's student memberships offer excellent value for money, giving you access to our broad range of facilities and classes at a discounted rate.
Sports facilities
We have a wide range of facilities, including:
- The Indoor Sports Centre at the heart of campus, which houses a state-of-the-art gym, fitness studios, doublecourt sports hall and a sports medicine clinic
- 32-metre swimming pool in the Richmond Building
- Coombe Dingle Sports Complex our 38-acre indoor and outdoor facility, featuring grass and artificial pitches, an indoor tennis centre, an Olympic weightlifting gym and more
- The tranquil Saltford Boathouse, located halfway to Bath on the River Avon.
- The Sailing Club uses superb facilities at Chew Valley Lake in Somerset.
Get involved
Bristol SU has more than 60 student-led sports clubs, ranging from football to archery, snowsports to motorsport, and cheerleading to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Browse the SU’s societies and sports clubs to find the right fit for you.
With our sports leadership and coaching opportunities you can try something new, take sport to the local community, or develop skills to enhance your CV.
Sport performance squad
Our performance squad helps talented student athletes continue their sporting career without compromising academic achievements.
Members of the squad develop a personalised development plan supported by services such as nutrition advice, physiotherapy, bespoke coaching, and a programme of workshops and events.
The squad has supported Olympians, Commonwealth medallists and world champions.
The University of Bristol is proud to be a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) delivery centre.
No matter what your ability, you’re always able to be in a team and to race; no one gets left behind. Everyone at the boat club knows each other inside out. There are people that I fully trust to the end of the earth.
Students' Union sporting opportunities
The Students' Union oversees more than 60 sport and health clubs, with an overall membership of over 4,000 people.
This means that there are plenty of opportunities to play sport at University representative level in the intramural programme or as part of the B:Active scheme.
Getting involved is also a great way to meet new people and settle into university life through the activities and social events that clubs organise.