Sport and fitness

Sport can be anything you want it to be. Training to be a world-class athlete. Competing in a sporting league. Freeing your mind while you break a sweat in the gym. Or meeting friends and taking time out. Whatever your goals, we'll help you get there. We're constantly investing in our facilities to make sure you can push yourself to the next level or just have fun doing what you're doing.

Find out what makes you tick

You don't have to be a sports enthusiast, either. The Sheffield experience is all about trying new things, finding inspiration where you least expect it. You might discover a hidden talent for Ultimate Frisbee. Or join a walking club and fall in love with the Peak District.

Either way, you'll be mixing with talented, open-minded people from around the world, so you'll get a buzz out of whatever you're doing.

Sports clubs

From archery to caving, football to Muay Thai, basketball to skiing, Sheffield has a huge range of clubs to get involved in. We've got all the sports facilities to keep you motivated – including two premier-standard football pitches, one of the largest fibreglass moulded bouldering walls in the country and 45 acres of natural grass playing fields. And it doesn't matter whether you're a seasoned athlete or a complete beginner. Our clubs bring together students and local sports enthusiasts at all levels.

Give it a Go

Wondering what korfball is all about? Or what it's like to negotiate your way through limestone caves in the Peak District? Mix things up a bit with our Give it a Go scheme. It lets you sample as many clubs as you can muster the energy for, without making a commitment.

Join a sporting league

We run one of the biggest Intra Mural sporting leagues in the country – with entries from around 800 teams. You can sign up as part of a University club or just get together with some friends and enter your own team. It's open to sports enthusiasts at all levels.

Performance sport

If you're looking to push yourself further, you can represent the University in national competitions by joining our performance clubs. We'll give you expert coaching and training to help you take your skills to the next level.

If you're an athlete competing at national or international level, find out how our Elite Sport Performance Scheme can support you in making the most of your academic and sporting talents.

Sports volunteering

Thousands of our students each year share their talents with children and other adults across the city through sports volunteering. As well as the buzz it gives you, it's an opportunity to build new skills like leadership and teamwork. You could be coaching, organising events or maybe working at a local sports club. It's also a great way to build a powerful CV.

Gym and swimming

Plug yourself into your favourite music channel and burn off some steam at our state-of-the-art fitness centre, S10health. Fully air conditioned and on two floors, the gym has satellite TV and music channels, a free weights area and over 150 pieces of equipment.

S10health runs fitness classes covering everything from box fit and circuit training to yoga and Tai Chi. Plus you'll find a full-size heated indoor swimming pool, with poolside sauna and steam rooms.

No barriers to getting involved

All our sports facilities have disabled access routes and wheelchair-friendly doors. Our swimming pool has dedicated changing facilities and a poolside hoist. If you're thinking of using the gym we can provide personal support – just contact the S10health team before you arrive.