Sport and fitness

Our sports courses, innovative research, and first-class facilities help improve fitness, health and sporting techniques for people around the world.

Sport, exercise and health courses

Find out about our undergraduate and taught postgraduate courses offered by our Department for Health.

Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses

Undergraduate students running tests in a Sport Exercise Science workshop

Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses starting in 2025.

Taught postgraduate sports courses

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Master's and postgraduate diploma courses starting in 2024.

Apply for a sports scholarship

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We have several sports related scholarship schemes that you can apply to. Find out more about the funding available and eligibility.

Student Performance Sport Breakthrough Programme

A picture of Team Bath Dual Career student-athletes who are supported by the Breakthrough Programme

The Breakthrough Programme is an aspirational, supportive and educational mechanism aimed at enabling academic and athletic potential in student-athletes

Enjoy a day in the life of a Team Bath student-athlete

A composite image showing images of Team Bath Dual Career student-athlete Harry Jones during a typical day on campus

See how the University of Bath provides high-performing student-athletes with support tailored to the needs and demands of their lifestyle.

Choosing undergraduate sport at Bath

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Students from our undergraduate sport courses discuss their experiences at the University.

Leaders in sports science

We're highly ranked in independent league tables for our sports science courses. We've also been recognised for our high-quality research and commitment to gender equality.

1st for Sports Science in the The Guardian University Guide 2025

Top 10 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 for Sports-Related Subjects

2nd for Sports Science in the The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

98% of our submitted research activity for Sport & Exercise Sciences, Leisure & Tourism was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021.

The Department for Health has received the Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Student sport

If you study at Bath, you can take part in a wide range of sports whatever your level or ability. You could join a club to keep fit and meet people, take part in inter-halls competitions, or be selected to represent the University.

Student sport clubs

Players in a game of wheelchair basketball

The SU Bath, our students' union, has over 40 sports clubs that students can join.

Swimming champion Tom Dean grateful for University support

The Mechanical Engineering student, who won two gold medals in Tokyo, explains how the University's backing and scholarship support helped him on his journey.

Experiencing the BUCS buzz in blue and gold

Read first-hand accounts of what it's like to be among the 1,500 students who represent Bath in the British Universities & Colleges Sport national competition.

Sport and fitness facilities

Our Sports Training Village is the centre of sports on campus. You can access the gym, book fitness classes and take part in sport, whether you're a student, member of staff or member of the public.

Free Student Sports Pass

The pass is included in tuition fees for University of Bath students, providing free access to many sports facilities on campus.

Sporting and fitness facilities at the heart of campus

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The Sports Training Village is open to students, staff and the public seven days a week, offering something for everyone - check out the facilities you can use.

Gym membership options for students, staff and the public

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The Team Bath Gym & Fitness Centre has three gym zones, two studios and hosts dozens of exercise classes each week

Take a fly through the extensively-refurbished Team Bath Gym

The inspirational fitness space, open seven days a week at the heart of the University of Bath campus, underwent an £450,000 upgrade in the summer of 2024.

Take a virtual tour of the Sports Training Village

An aerial view of the Team Bath Sports Training Village

Explore the facilities available on campus including the 50m swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, sports hall, athletics track and pitches.

Working with elite athletes

Top-level athletes and sports teams use our facilities and train with our staff. Read about their experiences of Team Bath and the Sports Training Village.

Paris 2024 Olympians and Paralympians celebrated during homecoming reception at University of Bath

A group picture of Olympians and Paralympians with Professor Phil Taylor and Stephen Baddeley at the University of Bath

The athletes, who all train, study or studied at the University, were joined at the gathering by staff, coaches and civic representatives from Bath and Somerset

Bath-based British Skeleton squad start 2024-25 World Cup season with six medals in PyeongChang

A composite image of skeleton medallists (from left) Marcus Wyatt, Amelia Coltman, Freya Tarbit and Matt Weston

Amelia Coltman and Freya Tarbit both struck gold on the opening weekend, while Marcus Wyatt and Matt Weston won silver and bronze respectively in both races.

Team Bath Netball announce exciting squad for inaugural NXT Gen League season

A picture of the 17 players in the Team Bath Netball squad that will contest the 2025 NXT Gen League season

Fans will have the chance to cheer on the 17-strong squad in home matches at the Team Bath Arena, starting with the season opener against Nottingham Forest.

Honours even as huge Anniversary Game crowd enjoy rollercoaster Rec battle

A picture of Rhys Priestland presenting the Anniversary Game trophy to the Hartpury and Bath captains

Around 7,000 fans braved the rain to watch the University of Bath and Hartpury fight out a thrilling draw in the showpiece match, sponsored by Colour Studios

Team Bath Tennis and ASICS announce UK partnership to enhance coaching and player development

A picture of the Team Bath Tennis coaching staff on the refurbished indoor courts at the University of Bath

The collaboration focuses on enhancing tennis development at all levels, with an emphasis on coaching, product innovation and player progression.

Helping student-athletes maximise academic and sporting potential with Breakthrough Programme

A picture of University of Bath student-athletes on the 2024-25 Breakthrough Programme

Supported by Team Bath partners Rengen, the programme provides more than 160 University of Bath student-athletes across 25 different sports with bespoke support

Our sports research

Find out how our research helps improve fitness, health and sporting techniques for elite sport and daily life.

'Future of Rugby' report uncovers rugby's social impact around the world

Mixed ability rugby (top left); social empowerment projects in Brazil (top right) and South Africa (bottom left); plus using rugby to tackle mental health challenges (bottom right).

As France prepares to host the Rugby World Cup 2023, a new University of Bath - Mastercard report highlights ways in which the sport is a global force for good.

Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding

Professor Sean Cumming with players from Southampton FC's training academy.

Learn how our research is helping to level the playing field, uncover hidden talent, reduce injuries and support the stars of the future.

Study highlights open goal of using sport to tackle youth unemployment

New research shows how targeted sport for employability programmes in under-served communities are playing a key role in the face of the cost-of-living crisis.

IMI provides consultancy for The FA to formulate improbable wins in Third Round of Emirates FA Cup

A graphic with a mathematical equation to highlight how The FA Third Round defies logic

The IMI has provided consultancy work for The FA to determine a mathematical equation for the most improbable wins of the Emirates FA Cup Third Round.

How the University of Bath is supporting British athletes to succeed at the Olympic Winter Games

Markerless motion capture technology, developed by sports scientists at Bath.

Our sports scientists have become embedded within British Skeleton’s Applied Science Programme as the team prepare for both Beijing 2022 and Milan Cortina 2026.

Top up on carbs before and during run to reach finish line quickly

Runners taking part in longer races are being encouraged to make sure they top up on carbs both before and during the race.

People heading out on long runs should top up on carbohydrates before and during a race to reach the finish line as quickly as possible and not hit the wall.

News

The latest news from our Department for Health.

Sporting Horizons: University of Bath Hosts Event on the Future of Sport

Speakers at the 2013 public event giving presentations to members of the public

The University of Bath will bring together sports luminaries, Olympians, esteemed researchers, and our vibrant university community for an exploration of sport

Bath researchers lead discussions into reducing concussions in youth and community sport

Bath researchers led the 2024 UK Concussion Prevention Network conference, sharing their expertise in the battle against youth and community sports concussions.

Bath researchers make impact at IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport

A group of people stood outside a building with an 'IOC World Conference on Prevention of Injury and Illness in Sport' sign on it.

Centre for Health, and Injury & Illness Prevention in Sport (CHi2PS) members delivered sessions based on the prevention of injury and illness in sport.

Hong Kong’s groundbreaking role as first Asian host of 'Gay Games' could be overshadowed by politics

Dr Bonnie Pang from our Department for Health writes for The Conversation.

Innovation in Sport event comes to Bath

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The University of Bath will host a public event on Tuesday 6 June to showcase its sports-related activities, research, and successes.

Four Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences subjects named in world’s top 100

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Four of the Faculty’s subject areas are among the top 100 in the world, according to the QS World University Rankings By Subject 2023.

Visit the Sports Training Village (STV)

The STV is close to the centre of our campus. It is the home of Team Bath and provides a wide range of sports facilities for students, staff and the public.

Sport and fitness enquiries