Sports facilities
Whether you are interested in competing
in sports at the highest level or simply
wishing to keep fit, QMU has its own
well-equipped sports centre on campus
offering a range of activities.
Our gym is fitted out with the latest fitness
equipment including treadmills, cross
trainers, exercise bikes, weights and free
weights.
The sports centre also includes a large
multi-functional games hall which can be
used for a variety of sports including:
basketball, indoor football, badminton,
volleyball, table tennis and netball. We
also have an outdoor astro pitch used for
5/7-a-side football. Members can borrow
equipment to use in these sports free of
charge. Personal training is also available
at an additional cost.
There are changing facilities on-site that
are equipped with showers and lockers.
Our dance studio plays host to a range of
fitness classes including Boxercise,
Pilates, Pump FX, Zumba and Spin, many
of which are included in your sports centre
membership. You can opt to ‘pay as you
play’ or you can purchase an annual
membership.
A membership allows students access to
the gym, sports hall, the majority of fitness
classes, astro turf and free equipment
hire. Student membership prices for 2020
will appear on our website.
We recently installed a fully functional
outdoor gym, complete with
cardiovascular and strength equipment,
allowing you to exercise outdoors for free
all year round.
Studies show physical activity is good for
mental wellbeing and alleviates stress
levels — so make the most of both our
outdoor and indoor workout areas,
especially during exam time.
MORE INFO:
www.qmu.ac.uk/campus-life/qmu-sports-
Stephanie Lee
BSc (Hons) Nutrition
“I was keen to develop my social
life at QMU and Clubs and
Societies offered a great
opportunity to become more
involved in uni life and meet
like-minded individuals.
“In my first year I joined the Good
Food Society — a very casual
society which fitted in with my
timetable. It aims to educate
centre/
students on good food and
sustainable eating. We visit local
restaurants and attend food
festivals throughout the year. We
have talks from local businesses
and charities, attend
masterclasses, and we fundraise
for the local food bank and a
‘charity of the year’. We also hold
social nights and international
food nights, where members
bring dishes from different
countries.
“I have loved being part of the
society, and have particularly
enjoyed being president this year.
The society offers the opportunity
to make many friends with a
shared interest from across the
university, who you otherwise
wouldn’t have met.”
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