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Portsmouth is the best place to achieve your sporting and fitness goals .

Work out in our gym with the latest Technogym kit , jump into a fitness class in our studios , or pick that sport you ’ ve always wanted to and start meeting new people while keeping fit .

Portsmouth is home to the 10-mile Great South Run , the south coast ’ s biggest and best running event , which features our beautiful seafront .

We have the world-class facilities to help you get stronger , fitter and healthier . We ’ re not just about personal gains though . There ’ s the chance to run sports clubs , volunteer in a range of areas , or even get paid to coach .

For those who are really serious about their sport , you have the chance to try out for the University teams and compete against other universities , and even on the world stage . Or just compete against your own personal best in the gym .

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 .

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 .

Developing your skills

Coaching , refereeing and volunteering can be great fun . They can also make you more employable .

We ’ ll give you the chance to gain new skills and extra qualifications through supported community placements at schools , events and clubs .

Sport scholarships

We ’ re always focused on unlocking your potential and enabling you to excel . We are committed to helping you reach the top of your game , whatever that may be . That ’ s why we offer dedicated support and top-quality coaching , for those with sporting talent .

‘ Each scholar has a competition , exam and assignment tracker helping to identify if support is needed . This really helps me . I once had two assignments due the week of a national competition and struggled to balance my training and work . The staff within the programme spoke to my personal tutor and allowed me to have a deadline extension so I could compete . ’

Taylor-Lei Mohan , LLB ( Hons ) Law with Business and BMX Sports Scholar

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