Sport and Fitness at Huddersfield
Are you a sport star? Or maybe you’re just fizzing about fitness…
Either way, if you’re looking to embrace the sporting side of life at university, we’ve got you covered. Whether you want to study sport-related courses or enhance your experience with extracurricular exercises, then there’s a lot going on….
Sports courses
When it comes to studying, we have plenty of sport-related courses available to students. Using the latest equipment and facilities, including our Gait Analysis Lab, Sports Hall and sports equipment, you can learn about physiology, biomechanics, teaching and coaching, psychology and much more.
The range of courses we offer include Sport and Exercise Science; Sport, Exercise and Nutrition and Physical Education and Youth Sport Coaching.
ActiveHud: On campus gym and sport facilities
Did you know, we have a suite of sports facilities suitable for all students, regardless of their course? Student wellbeing is one of our top priorities and one of the most important elements of that is physical and mental health. We want to ensure all students can access fitness and exercise opportunities to improve their physical and mental wellbeing while studying with us. And that’s where ActiveHud comes in.
ActiveHud is our designated gym and sport offering. With a suite of sport facilities, you can sign up for a variety of different memberships which entitle you to a range of classes and activities to get your blood pumping and the sweat flowing. You can enjoy access to the following:
- Swimming sessions
- Fitness classes
- Gym sessions
- Free Active Wellbeing sessions
- Discounted court bookings
Learn more about what ActiveHud is and what it can offer you:
ActiveHud facilities
ActiveHud offers a range of sport and fitness facilities.
Sport Scholarships
ActiveHud also have a series of sport scholarships to help you enhance your experience.
ActiveHud and Kirklees Active Leisure
Did you know ActiveHud partners with Kirklees Active Leisure?
ActiveHud at our Daphne Steele Building
Our ActiveHud facilities don’t stop at our Queensgate campus…
ActiveHud facilities
Sports Societies and Clubs
At the Huddersfield Students’ Union, there are a range of Sports Clubs available for students to sign up to. With the support of ActiveHud, the SU runs over 20 weekly sports sessions that students can get a membership for.
The PLAY, COMPETE, PERFROM pathway offers opportunities for students to stay active, whether it’s their first time taking part in that sport or they’re a fully committed performance athlete.
Clubs include:
Basketball, Badminton, Darts, Football, Hockey, Ice Skating and Rugby
Huddersfield vs Bradford Varsity
Another way to get involved in the action is by supporting the Huddersfield and Bradford Varsity. Each year, both universities compete in the ultimate sporting showdown. Through a series of matches, we champion the hard work of our dedicated athletes along with the importance of healthy competition. Join in with the school spirit and support Huddersfield in this long running rivalry.
Teams compete in a variety of events such as padel board, archery, rugby and football to determine which institution has what it takes to reach the top.
Did you know: the University of Huddersfield has won the past five Varsity events, so the pressure is on to keep our crown.
What our students think…
Cheerleading & Creative Writing
Lily, a Sport, Exercise and Nutrition student talks about her time in the Cheerleading society.
Joining the Badminton team
Elyse writes about juggling her course with her time on the Badminton team.
Movement is medicine
Liv gives us some top tips to manage stress through movement.
