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.
Apply for a sports scholarship
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
Glittering Blues Awards 2025 ceremony celebrates student sport at University of Bath
This year's event at The Royal Baths and Pump Room also provided an opportunity to celebrate the Paris 2024 athletes who study or train at the University.
Five University of Bath students selected for European U23 Swimming Champs
Niamh Ward will make her Aquatics GB debut at June's meet in Slovakia alongside sporting scholars Matthew Ward, Cam Brooker, Joshua Gammon and Jack Skerry.
Becky Wilde named as rowing's Female Olympic Athlete of the Year
The University of Bath alumna won the award following a meteoric 2024 which saw overcome injury to win bronze at the Paris Olympics in her first senior season.
Matt Weston is World Champion again as British Skeleton win gold and silver in Lake Placid
Marcus Wyatt joined his team-mate on the podium as the University of Bath-based Brits replicated their 1-2 finish in the Overall World Cup rankings.
Proud University connection as Bath Rugby end 17-year wait for silverware
A host of University of Bath students, graduates and coaches played key roles as Bath won the 2024-25 Premiership Rugby Cup in fine style.
Podium place on car-racing debut fuels Stephanie Hobeika's F1 Academy dreams
The University of Bath Engineering student, supported by the Breakthrough Programme, is the only female SR1 racer contesting the 2025 Radical Club Challenge.
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
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
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.
Bath students highlight how societal challenges can be tackled using the power of sport
BSc (Hons) Sport Management and Coaching students have produced a series of films illustrating how sport can help with a range of issues faced in society.
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.
Sporting Horizons: University of Bath Hosts Event on the Future of Sport
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
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.
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.