Play

Play in the gym with our fantastic Technogym kit . Play in our studios with a range of fitness classes . Play in our sports clubs for fun and make friends . Play with your future by volunteering in a range of areas .

Portsmouth is a great place for health , fitness and sport . Whether you ’ re a top athlete or just want to keep fit , we have facilities and support to help you achieve your goals . The University offers all kinds of ways for you to stay physically active , try new things , and make friends while doing it .

Train

Train to get stronger , fitter , healthier , more focused . Train to earn paid opportunities through your volunteering and coaching . Train to get into the first team . Train to run a sports club . Or simply train for fun .

Compete

Compete against your own personal best in the gym . Compete to earn that spot in the team . Compete against other universities . Compete to achieve great things in study and sport . Compete on the world stage .

Health and wellbeing facilities

• 175-station gym with cardiovascular , resistance and free-weights

• Fitness team delivering highquality classes for all levels of fitness

• Play , train or compete with friends in our indoor sports hall

• Outdoor football and rugby pitches , tennis and netball courts , AstroTurf and 3G pitches ( all at our Langstone Sports Site , home to many clubs )

• Affordable memberships

Sports clubs

Play , train and compete with 28 sports clubs through the University ' s Sport and Recreation department :

Here is a sample of what ’ s on offer :

• American Football • Archery

• Athletics • Badminton

• Basketball • Cricket • Cycling

• Fencing • Football ( Men ’ s and Women ’ s ) • Futsal • Golf

• Hockey • Lacrosse • Netball

• Rowing • Rugby ( Men ’ s and Women ’ s ) • Sailing • Softball

• Squash • Swimming • Table Tennis • Taekwondo and Karate

• Tennis • Ultimate Frisbee

• Volleyball • Water Polo

Teams take part in leagues and competitions against other universities , including in British Universities and Colleges Sports ( BUCS ) competitions .

Alternatively , campus sport leagues offer a chance to compete socially against student and staff teams – from five-a-side football , to badminton , tennis and more .

Skills development

Sports coaching , officiating and volunteering can be great fun . They can also enhance your employability . We offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop new skills and gain extra qualifications through supported community placements at schools , events and clubs .

Sport scholarships

In line with the University ’ s focus on unlocking potential and enabling students to excel , we are committed to helping you reach the top of your game . We offer dedicated support and top-quality coaching . The University has a history of sporting success , with Olympians , Paralympians and other international competitors having studied here . Our Sports Scholarship Scheme can assist high-level athletes to achieve their goals during their time with us . Find out more about how and when to apply on our website .

Want to play , train or compete at Portsmouth ?

Visit sport . port . ac . uk

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