Ready, Steady, Go

Getting active is not just great for your physical and mental health – it’s also a brilliant way to meet people and make new friends.

28 Jun 2023   5 min read

Ready, Steady, Go

We love our sports here at Ulster and getting active is a brilliant way to not only improve your physical and mental health but also make friends!

Whether you enjoy a solo run, cycle or swim, taking part in a high-intensity gym class or calming yoga session, or participating in team sports, there’s something for everyone at Ulster.

smiling men and woman giving high five at gym

Student story: 'My experience with sport has been brilliant'

Clare Conway studied Sport, Physical Activity and Health at our Derry~Londonderry campus. Here, Clare shares the benefits of getting involved!

“Whether you prefer to workout yourself or join a team environment we’ve got you covered! There are various ways to get involved in sport and physical activity at Ulster University across all campuses, from sports clubs to get-active classes to group walks.

There are many benefits of joining sports clubs for your overall physical, mental and social wellbeing such as getting active, making friends, learning and develop new skills and overall fun and enjoyment. Don’t worry if you prefer to try something new without competition as there are a number of sports clubs providing recreational sessions to get involved in, so why not try something new? So get involved, reach out to clubs via social media platforms with any questions or come visit us at Freshers' Fayre.

My experience with sport within UU has been brilliant, I have travelled to Dublin, Wexford, Galway and Belfast, exploring our wonderful country while promoting Ulster University.

The highlight of my time at UU was definitely joining and competing for various clubs including camogie, badminton as well as setting out the GAA Handball club. There are opportunities to travel and compete in competition for your sport, meeting other university students and teams which also is great craic."

Student balancing on exercise ball at Coleraine Sports Centre

Find a sports club for you

As Clare says, there really is something for everyone at Ulster. You may want to continue with a sport you already love or try your hand at something new. From Archery to Cheerleading, Football, Hockey, Mountaineering and Surfing, we’ve got 70 different sports clubs just waiting to be explored! Feel free to get in touch and find out more about any of our sports clubs – you're more than welcome to get involved.

Join one of our Sports Centres

We offer state of the art sports facilities across our campuses that are open to all students regardless of experience or fitness level - you don’t have to be an elite sportsperson to take part! We offer facilities including:

  • Fitness Suite
  • 3G and grass pitches
  • Strength and conditioning suites
  • Steam and sauna
  • Tennis courts
  • Squash courts
  • Spin Studio
  • Acupressure and sports massage room

Ready to get involved? Have a look at our facilities and find out more about getting involved in sports at Ulster University in the video.

You can find out more about the facilities offered at each of the campus Sports Centres by visiting their webpage.

Other ways to stay active

Staying active doesn’t mean being in gym or getting sweaty on a football pitch. Joining friends for walks is a great way to stay active and boost your wellbeing.

We have some stunning locations across Northern Ireland to visit and explore so grab your walking shoes and enjoy the great outdoors!