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Inclusive Sport

Inclusive Sport for everyone

For students with a disability or long-term medical condition, our Disability and Inclusivity Sports O cer o ers a wide range of support to help you get involved.

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We understand that physical activity and sport can have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our students. Our dedicated Disability and Inclusivity Sports O cer works closely with key groups to develop our o er - ensuring that we best support the needs of the community and enable all students to be active whilst at University.

Work out with us

We o er 1-2-1 supported tness sessions with our friendly tness instructors as well as adapted wellbeing workouts and classes to ensure disabled students can make the most of our extensive facilities. Our referral scheme via the Disability Support and Mental Health Advisory teams also o ers discounted UoN Sport and Fitness Membership to eligible students.

Join a sports club

Our popular Wheelchair basketball and Goalball clubs welcome disabled and nondisabled students and several clubs run speci c inclusive Just Play sessions including climbing, equestrian, handball, swimming, tennis and trampoline. Over 60 clubs have also pledged commitment to our awardwinning Welfare in Sport programme, which promotes mental health awareness in sport.

Train with a buddy

If you want to get active or prepare for a competition, our Sports Buddy scheme allows you to bring in a friend, family member or a support worker as someone who can support you during your workout. You can nd out more on how to activate this by contacting the Disability Sport O cer.

Volunteer with us

Students can volunteer within our Wheelchair basketball or Goalball clubs or join our Inclusive Sports leaders programme, where our student leaders can access training and opportunities in the local community, supporting disabled children, teenagers and adults.

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Wheelchair basketball is one of many inclusive sports teams which compete on campus.

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