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From fitness classes to team sports, extreme sports and martial arts, SportBU offers a huge variety of activities to get involved with – whether you’re a student, staff or a member of the wider community. Find out more about our different activities using the filters below.

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Academy of Performance Coaching

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.

American football

American football

Whether you’ve played American football before or are new to the sport, BU Bobcats welcomes all abilities.

SportBU: Badminton Pat

Badminton

Opportunities for all levels for everyone, from competing in BUCS leagues, to more casual opportunities to play for staff and students.

Baseball

Baseball

TeamBU Baseball and Softball open to everyone!

Basketball

Basketball

Opportunities for everyone with performance, campus club, social club options.

Boat club

Boat club

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

Boxing

Boxing

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

Cheerleading

Cheerleading

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

 CoachBU: Fun

Coach BU

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

Cricket

Cricket

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. Alternatively, you can join our Social Kwik Cricket Club on Sundays.

Equestrian

Equestrian

TeamBU Equestrian is about all things horsey!

Football

Football

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.

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Full Body Blast

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

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Futsal

​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.

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General sports parties

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

Golf

Golf

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.

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Gymtastics parties

If your child and their friends already enjoy gymnastics, our Gymtastics party offers the chance to try lots of different moves and have a go on a selection of equipment along with group gymnastics-themed party games.

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Handball

Join ex Olympic athlete John Pearce in the Campus Sport handball club. Whether you're a beginner or have been playing for years, everyone is welcome.

Hockey

Hockey

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.

SportBU kids camps

Junior Holiday Clubs

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

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Karate

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

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Lacrosse

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.

SportBU: LBT fitness class

Legs, Bums & Tums

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

A SportBU Neon Nerf Wars party in action. Taking place in the Sports Hall on our Talbot Campus, it's the perfect venue for a party – whatever the weather.

Nerf parties

Set within our sports hall with camo nets and obstacles, Nerf parties are an adrenaline-fuelled party filled with action galore.

Netball

Netball

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

Personal training and nutrition

Personal training and nutrition

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

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Pilates

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

Polo

Polo

We are open to anyone who wants be part of a fun, sociable and supportive team. 

Our men's rugby team playing a competitive game. We have two performance sport rugby teams (one men's and one women's) who play in the BUCS rugby union leagues

Rugby

Performance Men's and Women's rugby opportunities available.

Sailing

Sailing

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

A spinning class in the SportBU studio

Spin

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.

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Squash

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.

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Strength & Conditioning training

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

Surfing and Paddleboarding

Surfing and Paddleboarding

For those looking to learn, hire equipment, or simply meet other surfers and paddleboarders. All held on Bournemouth beach.

Lucy Pearce swimming

Swimming

If you’re keen to swim while you study with us, BU Swimming Club includes opportunities for students of all abilities to get involved.

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Tennis

Whatever your level, we have performance and Campus Sport opportunities.

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Total body conditioning

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

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee

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

Volleyball

Volleyball

As one of our most popular sports, we have a range of volleyball opportunities.

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Yoga

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

A Zumba class in action

Zumba

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.

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