HEALTH + WELLNESS
GET MORE ACTIVE WITH
Kent Sport
WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS , HIGH-QUALITY EQUIPMENT , FITNESS EXPERTS AND A PROFESSIONAL SPORTS DEVELOPMENT TEAM , ALL WITHIN OUR EXCEPTIONAL FACILITIES ? KENT SPORT HAS THE ANSWER .
Set within 300-acres of beautiful woodlands , the University of Kent ’ s Canterbury campus provides the perfect environment to get out and get active . Kent Sport is situated at the heart of the campus in the Sports Centre and The Pavilion , providing all the sport and fitness facilities across campus to students , staff , and members of the public . Our highquality facilities cater for recreational and competitive sport , while our extensive gym is fitted with equipment for any ability or training need .
On the Canterbury campus we have :
• A large split-level gym featuring a variety of cardio and weights machines , as well as four Olympic lifting platforms , benches , functional equipment and much more . Our friendly staff are on hand to provide expert advice and guidance .
• Three multi-sports halls with full-sized courts for basketball , netball , volleyball , futsal , and almost any other indoor sport . Check out the brand-new NBA flooring in hall 2 , the only one of its kind outside the USA !
• Three full-size artificial pitches for football , hockey , rugby and American football . Each pitch features floodlighting and spectator areas . Our 3G and Astro pitches have recently been redeveloped with an upgraded playing surface .
• Our new indoor tennis and events arena , featuring four acrylic tennis courts .
• Fitness and dance studio with up to 40 classes every week across holistic , conditioning , cardio , and dance genres .
• Personal training and health and wellbeing appointments with our qualified team .
Our facilities are open to the public all year round *, and you can join with a free Pay to Play membership ** online or at reception .
Recreational and social sport
Whether you play for fun or as part of a team , our facilities are open to everyone to enjoy . We have a range of recreational and social groups and activities for you to get involved in :
• Join our ALL Active programme for weekly , informal sports and activity sessions such as social running , netball and This Girl Can . Open to students and staff .
• Our Active Retirement group meets every Friday for fun , social games of badminton and table tennis . If you ’ re over 55 and looking to get active , this group is for you .
• We ’ ve mapped several scenic paths and an orienteering map across our beautiful campus for you to enjoy when you ’ re out walking , running , or cycling .
Kent Sports Clinic
New to the Canterbury campus , the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences work closely with our experienced staff , allowing us to provide a wide range of health and fitness services with both qualified and pre-qualified staff . This has created one of the most extensive performance , physiotherapy , and rehabilitation services in Kent . Appointments with the clinic are open to the public and all Kent Sport members ***
Services include :
• Physiotherapy
• Massage
• Sports and injury rehabilitation
• Exercise referral
• Cardiac rehabilitation
• Specialist respiratory services
• Specialised equipment including Alter-G Treadmill and much more
Membership
Everyone is welcome to become a member at Kent Sport . We have four membership levels to suit all interests and activity levels , including our top-level membership which gives you access to all Kent Sport facilities , and our pay-as-you-go option for casual users . Watch out for exclusive membership offers throughout the year by following us on social media @ UniKentSports .
Children ’ s sport and activity camps
We run our popular EasterZone and Summer Zone camps each year for children aged 5 to 12 years old , where they ’ ll experience daily coaching in traditional sports , as well as new non-traditional sports and games .
Commercial hire
If you ’ re looking for a venue for your next event , whether that ’ s a sports tournament , regular training , or a team meeting , we have the space to suit you . Contact our friendly booking team at kentsportevents @ kent . ac . uk and we ’ ll talk you through our available facilities and pricing .
We look forward to welcoming you to Kent Sport at the University of Kent . For more information on any of the above , visit www . kent . ac . uk / sports .
* Sports halls are closed in May and June for University exams . All facilities close for two weeks over the Christmas holiday . ** Activity fees apply . *** Minimum of free Pay to Play membership required , see www . kent . ac . uk / sports / membership for details .
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