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Welcome 2025/26

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Published: Monday, 08 September 2025 13:59 Written by Michelle

🏃‍♀️ Welcome to Sport Brighton: Fitness, Fun and Community

Whether you're fresh on campus or returning for another year of studies, Sport Brighton is here to help you stay active, make friends, and feel your best. As the department for sport and fitness at the University of Brighton, we offer a wide range of services designed to suit every interest and ability level.

🏋️‍♂️ What We Offer

From state-of-the-art gyms to competitive sports teams, Sport Brighton has something for everyone:

• Gym & Fitness Facilities: Access modern gyms at our Falmer and Moulsecoomb campuses, equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and functional training zones. From day passes to monthly memberships check out your options here. 

• Group Exercise Classes: Choose from yoga, spin, HIIT, dance, and more—perfect for staying motivated and mixing up your routine. View and book on to our classes.

• Daily Swim Sessions: Try our 25m Falmer pool in the Brighton Sport and Health Complex. From £3.50 pay as you go to monthly memberships. See our availability and timetables here. 

• Competitive teams & sport for fun through our student clubs; the Panthers: Join our university clubs in a range of sports. Clubs vary greatly so check out our A to Z guide for all the options available to you. You can try nearly all clubs for no cost to see what takes your fancy. 

• Social Sport through Panthers Play: Join casual sessions like 5-a-side football, badminton, or netball—no commitment, just fun. Find out more here.

• Personal Training & Fitness Support: Get expert guidance tailored to your goals, whether you're training for something in particular or just starting out.

• Courses and Personal Development: You can work for us if you have NPLQ or PT qualifications, volunteer with us and gain great perks and experiences. Finally you can gain qualifications with us through our PT and Gym Instructor Level 2, Level 3 and Diploma courses. 

🎓 Why Get Involved?

Sport Brighton isn’t just about fitness—it’s about community. Joining a club or class is a great way to meet people, reduce stress, and boost your wellbeing. Plus, regular physical activity has been shown to improve academic performance and mental health.

💡 How to Get Started

• Memberships: Affordable student memberships are available with flexible options. Sign up online or at any Sport Brighton facility.

• Download the App: Book classes, check schedules, and manage your membership via our App.

• Follow Us: Stay updated on events, challenges, and opportunities via Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube (@SportBrighton).

🥳 Freshers & Welcome Events

Look out for free taster sessions and giveaways during Freshers Week. Whether you're curious about climbing or keen to join a team, there's no better time to dive in. Find out about all the clubs and Sport Brighton services at the 2025 Brighton Students' Union Freshers Fair. This is taking place at the Meads Building and Brighton Sport and Health Complex at the Falmer Campus on Wednesday 1st October 2025, 11am-4pm. 

National Award For Workforce Programme

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Published: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 13:56 Written by Michelle

The University of Brighton has proudly secured the Student Workforce Development Award at the BUCS Football and Futsal Awards 2025, hosted by the University of Warwick. This marks the second consecutive year the university has been recognised nationally for excellence in student sport development.

Awarded for the Football Workforce Project, delivered by Sport Brighton, the initiative focuses on empowering students through meaningful workforce opportunities in football and futsal. This year, 82 students participated in the programme, with 15 students actively deployed in university and community coaching or officiating roles. The project also prioritised accessibility by engaging students from historically underrepresented groups, helping them begin their journeys in sport leadership.

Emily Goodge, Sport Development Intern, who attended the awards, shared:
“It was great to represent the university at the awards and showcase our project. Having seen the project in action, it benefited a number of students, giving them additional positive experiences useful for future employability alongside undertaking their degree.”

The University of Brighton outshone strong competition from Loughborough University, Queen Mary University of London, and the University of East Anglia to take the award.

Brighton also proudly received 3-star BUCS Accreditation for its football and futsal programme for the 2024/25 academic year – placing it in the highest category for sport delivery in the sector.

A special thank you goes to the team that made this all possible – Emily, Anika, Abi, Sekem, and Lucy – for their incredible work bringing this project to life and making a lasting impact on our student community.

Pictured: Emily Goodge and Anika Veit, Sport Development Interns, with BUCS representatives.

VARSITY 2025

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Published: Friday, 14 February 2025 09:58 Written by Michelle

The 2025 Varsity Series is here! Brighton will play Sussex across 19 events to see who will win this year's title. Most events will be open to spectators. It is a great chance to support your university and see some great sporting action. Events take place from Wednesday 12th March and conclude on Sunday 23rd March. Follow the Sport Brighton Instagram page for updates leading up to and throughout the event. 

An overview of fixtures can be found below: 

UoS = University of Sussex // UoB = University of Brighton

* American Football has unfortunately been cancelled due to scheduling difficulties. We will be contacting all ticket holders with details and a refund. 

* Dance has unfortunaltly been cancelled. We will be contacting all ticket holders with details and a refund. 

NEW | FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS

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Published: Monday, 04 November 2024 15:36 Written by Michelle

The University of Brighton has now launched gym and fitness qualifications. Offering quality face-to-face courses with online resources to support your next step as a fitness professional. Led by our experienced and qualified tutors, the course will be delivered at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus. You’ll get hands on practical experience utilising both gym and classroom facilities.

Our University of Brighton fitness courses and qualifications are fully endorsed by the leading awarding body Active IQ. This is a recognised qualification with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), the professional development body for the UK’s sport and physical activity sector.

We believe in delivering an industry leading qualification. For us this is best delivered face-to-face and using practical sessions to reinforce learning and so you can gain the experience and confidence needed to then use this in the future.

Why study with us:

• Industry recognised qualification
• In person training and support by our experienced industry professionals
• Online additional resources
• Use of our leading facilities for a practical, hands on course
• Allocated tutor to support throughout your course

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