Undergraduate sport, exercise and health courses
Bachelor's and undergraduate master's courses starting in 2025.
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
Team Bath Gyms set to relaunch this summer after over £450k investment
The extensively-refurbished Gyms will offer more than 200 stations including the latest in Matrix Fitness cardiovascular and resistance machines.
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.
Two gold among 10 wheelchair fencing medals coming back to Bath from Paris Paralympics
Double champion Dimitri Coutya and Piers Gilliver won four medals apiece, while Oliver Lam-Watson won two - all train at the University of Bath
Bath-associated athletes write their names into the history books in Paris
Sporting scholars Tom Dean, Kate Shortman, Prisca Awiti-Alcaraz and Becky Wilde are among the athletes bringing home medals.
Team Bath Tennis and ASICS announce UK partnership to enhance coaching and player development
The collaboration focuses on enhancing tennis development at all levels, with an emphasis on coaching, product innovation and player progression.
University of Bath officially recognised as UK Sport-accredited Elite Training Centre
Reigning Olympic and Paralympic Champions who train at Team Bath were among the athletes in attendance at an award presentation in the Sports Training Village
University of Bath delighted to support continuation of Team Bath Netball performance pathway
Team Bath will continue to support the existing Athlete Development Centres in the South West of England and compete in the newly-formed U23/feeder league.
Fantastic five set to combine burgeoning Bath Rugby careers with studying at University of Bath
Connor Treacey, Charlie Griffin, Tyler Offiah, Kepu Tuipulotu and Jack Woods will follow in the footsteps of current students who are Bath Rugby 1st XV players.
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.
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.
Innovation in Sport event comes to Bath
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
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
Contact us if you have any questions about our sports facilities, clubs or events and follow Team Bath on social media.