Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses
Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses in sport, exercise and health.
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.
Taught postgraduate sports courses
Master's and postgraduate diploma courses starting in 2024.
Choosing undergraduate sport at Bath
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.
Upcoming events
Register for an in-person or virtual event offered by the Department for Health.
Bath v Loughborough - BUCS Super Rugby season opener
23 Sep 2026 6.30pm
3G Pitch,
Sports Training Village (STV)
,
University of Bath
The men's 1st XV kick off their title defence with a home match against their old rivals - come and watch for free on the 3G pitch from 6.30pm.
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
The SU Bath, our students' union, has over 40 sports clubs that students can join.
Student Performance Sport
Find out more about how the University of Bath aims to be the best environment for enabling student athletes to realise their academic and athletic potential.
Sports Scholarship support
Sport Scholarships provide financial and training support to assist student-athletes in their ongoing sporting development alongside their academic studies.
UK Sport-accredited Elite Training Centre
Student-athletes get to train alongside the Olympic, Paralympic, World and Commonwealth Champions who are based at the world-renowned Sports Training Village.
Bath wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
The University of Bath is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.
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 and activities on campus.
Sporting and fitness facilities at the heart of campus
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
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 Team Bath Gym
The inspirational fitness space, open seven days a week on the University of Bath campus, features more than 200 stations and state-of-the-art equipment.
Take a virtual tour of the Sports Training Village
Explore the facilities available on campus including the 50m swimming pool, indoor tennis courts, sports hall, athletics track and pitches.
University of Bath unveils the UK’s first fully recyclable 3G pitch
New rubber-free pitch adds to the University’s leading sports facilities
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.
University of Bath look to "keep improving" as BUCS Super Rugby title defence begins
The men's 1st XV, sponsored by Bath Building Society and Rengen, have been challenged to build on their historic 2025-26 league and cup double.
Bath students past and present win Pentathlon World Champs gold
Seb Forrest and Ross Charlton took the men's relay title in China, while Pentathlon GB team-mates Kerenza Bryson, Emma Whitaker and Poppy Clark bagged bronze.
Debut Davis Cup call-up continues year of milestones for Toby Samuel
The Team Bath Tennis ace has also broken into the world's top 100 for the first time after securing a first-ever Grand Slam main draw win at the US Open.
Continental clean sweep for artistic swimmer Ranjuo Tomblin at Paris 2026
The University of Bath sporting scholar won all four of his events at the European Aquatics Championships, while recent graduate Kate Shortman bagged bronze.
Skeleton champs inducted into University of Bath Hall of Fame for Sport
Olympic Champions Matt Weston and Tabby Stoecker and fellow global gold-medallist Marcus Wyatt were inducted during a celebratory event at The Guildhall.
University of Bath reaccredited as UK Sport Elite Training Centre
The accreditation recognises the University's role in supporting Olympic and Paralympic athletes to achieve success on the world stage.
Our sports research
Find out how our research helps improve fitness, health and sporting techniques for elite sport and daily life.
Research with Impact: Growing our future sports stars with biobanding
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
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
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
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.
Women’s health, youth bio-banding and mental health to headline global sports injury conference
International experts to gather in Bath for UKCCIIS 2026, showcasing latest athlete health research, practice and policy.
University of Bath to host iWorkinSport Job Fair
The University will host the first UK edition of the iWorkinSport Convention & Job Fair in October 2026.
University of Bath showcases its role in regional growth during visit by Mayor
The visit highlighted sport at Bath, our applied research and innovation in the City and beyond, and the work and activities of the Students' Union and SCP.
Bath wins Sport University of the Year 2026 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide
The University of Bath is named The Times and The Sunday Times Sport University of the Year 2026, climbing from 8th to 7th place in the academic rankings.
University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers
University receives part of £54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.
Honorary Fellowship awarded to former Team Bath coach Paul Tisdale
With over 30 years’ experience in the game, ex-pro footballer and Team Bath coach, Paul Tisdale, has received an Honorary Fellowship from the University.
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
Contact us if you have any questions about our sports facilities, clubs or events and follow Team Bath on social media.