Students exercising outside in front of the University Tower

Joining UofG Sport as a new student can offer so many benefits – we have something for everybody. You can join us to participate in club sport and take your love of sport to the next level, or you can join purely for the fitness and wellbeing benefits a membership can offer. When you start at university there are so many new things to try, it can be a bit overwhelming. UofG Sport is here as a support, offering new opportunities, new friendships or just a familiar face when you feel like a swim!

What are some of the benefits of staying active as a new student?

Physical Fitness and Health: Engaging in regular physical activity can help you maintain or improve your physical fitness and overall health. It provides an opportunity to stay active, increase your cardiovascular fitness, build strength, and improve flexibility. This can be especially important to compensate for all that time studying and sitting in lectures!

Stress Relief and Mental Wellbeing: Sports and physical activities are excellent stress relievers. They release endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters, which can help reduce anxiety, stress, and depression. Engaging in sport and physical activity can improve your concentration and boost your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Social Connection and Networking: It is a fantastic way to meet new people and make friends. You'll have the opportunity to bond with teammates over shared interests, experiences, and goals. These connections can lead to lasting friendships and valuable networking opportunities in the future.

Time Management and Discipline: Being part of a sports club requires commitment and time management skills. Balancing your academic responsibilities with sport helps develop personal discipline and organisational skills.

Skill Development and Personal Growth: Whether you're a beginner or have prior experience in a sport, joining UofG Sport allows you to develop and refine your skills. You can set personal goals for improvement, work on teamwork and leadership skills, and gain a sense of achievement.

Joining UofG Sport gives access to over 50 sports clubs and can really expand you student experience. Click here to learn more. https://linktr.ee/uofgsport

Here’s a really clear sign up video, takes you through the three steps to membership! We look forward to welcoming you to UofG Sport. https://uofgsport.at-home.fit/player/V-LxyLUiq0c

First published: 18 September 2023

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