Social Sport Activity

Pitch Up and Play

The University of Exeter is proud to include a variety of ways in which students can be active whilst studying, one of these is Pitch Up and Play!

If you're not keen to join a sports club, or commit to playing in our Social Sport Leagues, then Pitch Up and Play could be just for you.

As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through all three terms full of activities that you can just turn up to. It's free or heavily discounted, weekly and has no commitment requirements. You just turn up when you want!

To Book Sessions please click here.

Pitch Up & Play: Term 2

These sessions are a great opportunity to take a break from your studies and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time with friends or by yourself. Not only are they a fun way to reduce stress, but they also provide an opportunity to socialise and meet new people, all for free!

Join us this term for our Pitch Up & Play sessions and discover the benefits of regular exercise and play. Book your place here!

See the full term 2 timetable below:

Move Your Mood

You can 'Move Your Mood' at the University of Exeter in many ways.

You could play a competitive sport as a part of one of our 52 different clubs or participate in a participation event.

We have Social Sport Leagues, one-off mass participation events throughout the year or bespoke programmes designed in accordance with student demand.

You could try UV Ultimate Frisbee, or Wheelchair Basketball, or Yoga in one of our many green spaces.

We can also put on self-defence classes upon demand and have successfully run inclusive courses like 'Basics to Barbells', a five-week introduction to safely workout in the gym before going in the gym itself.

The most important thing, is we listen to you.

This is a great opportunity to increase health and optimise well-being by taking a break from studies and interacting with other students.

Timetable for Term 2: 

Basics to Barbells:

This is a unique 6-week course designed specifically for women-identifying and non-binary individuals who are looking to add free weights to their workout routines.

Throughout this course, you will learn how to perform a variety of exercises with free weights and gain the confidence you need to incorporate these exercises into your regular workouts. The course is taught in the privacy of the Private Training Facility, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for all participants.

Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with free weights, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your fitness to the next level. The Basics to Barbells course is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and meet new people.

The course costs £15 for 6 weeks and is available on these dates:

For Staff, Wednesdays starting 31st January - 6th March: 12:30 - 13:30

For Students, Fridays 2nd February: 17:30 - 18:30 or 19:00-20:00

Spaces are limited, so please book in person at reception, calling 01392 724452 or emailing exetersport@exeter.ac.uk

For more information, please email socialsport@exeter.ac.uk.

Self-Defence 6-week workshop

A 6-week course suitable for females of all levels of fitness and abilities. The class is delivered by Alice Tindall, a Self-Defence, BCA and Managing Violence Instructor. It is designed to give you all the tools to live your life with full confidence.

The course costs £15 for 6 weeks and is available on these dates:

Wednesdays starting 31st January - 6th March:

17:30 - 18:30 (Staff Only)

19:00 - 20:00 (Students Only)

Spaces are limited, so please book in person at reception, calling 01392 724452 or emailing exetersport@exeter.ac.uk.

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking is a fun way to look after your health and wellbeing through physical activity, making friends exercising outdoors connecting with nature watching the seasons change through the year. The sooner you start the more benefits you will enjoy. Lovely walk locations along the route of the River Exe with amazing views of the River and the Estuary.

For students, the course costs £15 for 10 weeks, or free to all UoE staff members.

Wednesday 7th February – Wednesday 24th April (with a break on 6th & 13th March)

Staff only 12:30 – 13:30

Student only 14:00 – 15:00

Start from St Luke's Sports Centre, meet at reception. Participants need to dress for the weather conditions for the day of the sessions. A rucksack is best for carrying personal possessions and a bottle of water. Wear trainers or walking shoes/boots as the grass will be wet. Nordic Walking poles are provided. The first 2 sessions will be held on the quad for basic technique tuition. In sessions 3 - 10 you will walk different routes from the campus in the hour.

Spaces are limited. Staff can book in person at reception, calling 01392 724452 or emailing exetersport@exeter.ac.uk. Students can book here.

Get 'INTO' Sport at the University of Exeter

Our Sport programme is a great opportunity for all new students to orientate themselves to the University of Exeter activities. We offer sessions and teams that are specifically for international students and provide information and help to start your life at the University of Exeter. Please see the opportunities below or fill in our Student Sport Interest Form.

'Pitch up and play'

The University of Exeter is proud to include a variety of ways in which students can be active whilst studying, one of these is Pitch Up and Play! If you're not keen to join a sports club, or commit to playing in our Social Sport Leagues, Pitch Up and Play could be just for you. As a Student Sport team, we will run a timetable through all three terms full of activities that you can just turn up to. It's free, weekly and has no commitment requirements. You just turn up when you want!

To Book Sessions please click here.

'INTO' Social Sport Teams

Join our INTO Social sport teams and play weekly in our Social Sport Leagues (SSLs). It's the perfect way to enjoy competitive sport and make new friends right here on campus. There are plenty of sports to choose from playing on various days of the week outside the academic timetable. The league runs throughout Term 1 with a fresh registration for Term 2. This is to allow for new groups of friends to form over Term 1 and for students who will begin their studies with us in January. A new intramural sports league starts in term 3 with a variety of sports including plenty of Rounders!

Contact INTO to join the team!

Athletic Union Sports Clubs 

Here at the University of Exeter, we have 52 AU sports clubs, ranging from Basketball to Table Tennis. If you would like to take sport more competitively have a look at our List of Sport Clubs.