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SportBU is proud to be an approved centre for a range of Active IQ Fitness Qualifications, designed to turn your passion for health and fitness into a long term career by developing competent fitness professionals. We work with Active IQ who are the UK’s leading awarding body for Fitness Qualifications.

Whether you’ve played American football before or are new to the sport, BU Bobcats, our American football team, welcomes all abilities. What matters is that you have a desire to succeed and a will to win.

We’ve got something for everyone when it comes to playing badminton, from competing in BUCS leagues, to more casual opportunities to play for staff and students.

TeamBU Baseball is a sport for all! 

Whether you’re interested in pursuing basketball competitively or socially, we’ve got two opportunities to get involved: our Performance Sport programme and Social Sport.

We are a dedicated, friendly, open and welcoming club that accepts people of all abilities and experience.

Punch your way to improved fitness on our Boxfit sessions.

This course packs a serious punch with lots of high-energy cardio – great for your overall fitness and toning.

The BU Falcons have been ranked as one of the top University Cheerleading programs in the country, after earning their National & Grand Championship titles in 2022. 

To inspire and broaden the aspirations of young people, enhancing lifelong skills and confidence supporting them to achieve their potential. To be a conduit for engagement with BU and the wider community.

Whether you’re looking to tone your stomach or sculpt a six-pack, our 'Core' class focuses on a mix of abdominal and core exercises to help strengthen and shape this area.

If you’re a talented cricket player and keen to represent BU at a competitive level, we have men’s and women’s teams who compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues.

TeamBU Equestrian is about all things horsey!

Whether you’re a fencing novice or you’ve practised before, this course is suitable for all levels. 

Whether you just enjoy having a kickabout with friends or you’re a budding professional footballer keen to represent BU in the sport, we’ve got a range of football opportunities for everyone.

​Over recent years, futsal has become an increasingly popular sport in England, including among university students. With similarities to 5-a-side football, it’s mainly played indoors on a hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball and is a fast-paced, exciting sport.

These parties give kids the opportunity to try a variety of sports including dodgeball, tag games, bench ball, football, badminton and basketball.

If you have a talent and flair for playing golf, TeamBU Golf (our community of aspiring golf players) offers lots of opportunities to develop and progress.

If your child and their friends already enjoy gymnastics or are keen to try it for the first time, our Gymnastics party offers the chance to try lots of different moves and have a go on a selection of equipment.

Whether you play hockey casually or for a club at local, regional or national level, TeamBU Hockey welcomes talented male and female players who are keen to progress in their sport.

If you are looking for a party where children can burn off lots of energy then look no further than our inflatables and games party.

Our Junior Activites programme is designed to keep kids aged 5-14 active in a fun and engaging way by introducing them to a range of sports.

Our Kids’ Holiday clubs, available for children aged 5–14 years old are packed full of different sports and games.

Whether you’re a karate novice or you’ve practised karate before, this course is suitable for all levels. 

If you're a gifted lacrosse player and are keen to represent BU in your sport, TeamBU Lacrosse (our group of Performance Sport lacrosse players) will help you reach the next level.

Set within a specially camouflaged area, made up of tunnels, camo nets and obstacles, Nerf Wars is an adrenaline-fuelled party filled with action galore.

From competitive netball to playing as part of a club or just for fun, we’ve got loads of opportunities to get involved.

Push yourself further and get the results you want with SportBU personal training sessions.

Strengthen your muscles and improve your core, flexibility and posture with regular Pilates practice.

Tone up, build your strength and have fun as you pole dance your way to fitness. Delivered by our sports partner, Polz Apart, pole dancing is also a great way to burn calories and improve your balance.

We are the 5 star TeamBU Polo Club. We are open to anyone who wants be part of a fun, sociable and supportive team. 

Using a barbell, typically with light weights, if you’re looking to strengthen and tone your whole body, this class is for you.

Our rugby club is well known within the BU sporting community not only for the commitment of its players, but also for the great sense of camaraderie. It’s no wonder it’s one of BU’s main social groups too.

TeamBU Sailing is the club for every aspiring sailor or experienced racer alike.

Crunch, lunge and squat your way to a toned lower body in our New SCULPT class.

We believe that everyone should have access to self-defence teaching. Learning these skills is so important, it simply saves lives.

Instructor John Leatherbarrow has many years of experience under his 'belt' in a number of disaplines. 

Head to the dry ski slopes at Snowtrax and get your skis on for a beginner’s lesson of this popular sport.

Grab your snowboard, get kitted out and head to the dry ski slopes at Snowtrax for an introduction to this adrenaline-packed sport.

Spinning isn’t just a great exercise for cardio and weight loss; it’s also an excellent way to build muscle and strengthen your legs and core.

Whether you’ve never picked up a squash racket before and fancy trying the sport or you’re already a promising squash player, we’ve got two ways to get involved.

Strength & Conditioning sessions prepare you for the physical demands of your sport to ensure you are able to perform your best.

Get Fit Done! Available for all ages and abilities, this is a fitness course aimed at working on improving overall fitness, strength, and quality of life.

If you’re keen to swim while you study with us, BU Swimming Club (which is run by our Students’ Union) offers competitive and social opportunities to get involved.

Whether you are looking to develop your talents to a more competitive level for the following year, or simply to join a club, keep practicing and make friends – this is for you!

Whatever your level, playing tennis is a full body workout. Swinging the racket works the muscles in your shoulders, back and core and you’ll use the muscles of your lower body as you run, jump, crouch and move on the spot.

Trim, tone and tighten those common problem areas in this high-energy, fun class.

Get your body into great shape in this high-intensity, easy-to-follow conditioning class.

We’re launching 3x NEW Touch Rugby Activities across both our Talbot Campus and Chapel Gate Campus Sites, with mixed gender groups for between 4 & five weeks each.

Whether you’re new to trampolining and want a fun way to keep fit or are keen to compete in the sport while you study with us, the TeamBU trampolining club is open to everyone, no matter your ability.

Ultimate frisbee is a really fun, inclusive sport with a great social atmosphere

As one of our focus sports, volleyball (along with golf) is at the heart of our Performance Sport programme and receives significant investment for coaching, training and support services.

Boost your physical and mental wellbeing with a relaxing SportBU yoga class.

Set to high-energy Latin beats, you’ll move your entire body through both high- and low-intensity moves, including easy-to-follow steps from the salsa, to merengue and samba.