Active residences
fun, free student sport
Active Residences is a sport and exercise programme designed specifically and exclusively for University of Birmingham students living in University and partner-owned accommodation.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never played sport or exercised before; there’s something for everyone and it’s right on your doorstep.
So, join us and get active to help improve your wellbeing, mental and physical health, and feel a sense of belonging in our student community.
Is Active Residences for me?
If you are a University of Birmingham student living in University or partner-owned accommodation, you are eligible!
The programme is designed for everyone and all abilities – in fact, beginners are welcome and encouraged! No experience is needed; a friendly instructor or student activator will show you the basics and then you’ll get chance to try out your new skills. It also gives you the opportunity to get active, meet new people and have fun!
5.30pm - 6pm | Cardio Class | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
6.30pm - 7.30pm | Just Play Pool | Pool Room, Pritchatts House, Pritchatts Park
5.30pm - 6.30pm | Intro to Tennis Session | Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitches
6pm - 6.40pm | Yoga | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
6.50pm - 7.20pm | Pilates | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
7.30pm - 8.30pm | Just Play Badminton | Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness
2pm - 2.40pm | Pilates | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
ACTIVE RESIDENCES AT WELCOME WEEK
9am - 4pm | Sports Fair | Sport & Fitness
- Find Active Residences at Sports Fair and find out what we’ve got on for welcome week and the rest of the year!
- Come along from 9:00 – 10:00 for low sensory hour.
- Drop in at any point in the above times.
5.30pm - 6pm | Cardio Class | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
30min Cardio Circuits with Helen - Short cardio burst exercises with interval breaks to improve strength & fitness. Beginners welcome!
Please make sure to book!
5.30pm - 6.30pm | Intro to Tennis Session | Tennis Courts, Bournbrook Pitches
- Learn beginners' tennis skills in a relaxed, social & fun session with Jack and friendly student activators! Tennis courts are outdoors, please wear suitable clothes & trainers.
- Please make sure to book!
11am - 13.10am | Pritchatts Sports Fair | Pritchatts Park Accommodation
Find Active Residences at Pritchatts Park Sports Fair and find out what we’ve got on for welcome week and the rest of the year! Join us for interactive activities, games, and sports club demos.
Drop in at any point in the above times.
5pm - 6pm | Just Play Badminton | Slater Hall, Sport & Fitness
- Just turn up and play badminton! Get active, meet new people, and try something new! Please wear activewear & trainers, everything else is provided. All abilities welcome!
- Please make sure to book!
6pm - 6.40pm | Yoga | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
40min Yoga with Eniko - De-stress with slow movements & relaxing breathing exercises to improve strength, flexibility & balance. Beginners welcome!
Please make sure to book!
6.50pm - 7.20pm | Pilates | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
- 30min Pilates with Eniko – a short class low intensity class to strengthen & tone muscles using slow controlled movements & breath. Beginners welcome!
- Please make sure to book!
1pm - 4pm | Wellbeing Marquee | Wellbeing Marquee, Chancellors Court
Find Active Residences at the Wellbeing Marquee and find out what we’ve got on for welcome week and the rest of the year! Join us for interactive activities, games, and sports club demos.
Drop in at any point in the above times.
2pm - 2.40pm | Pilates | Hampton Room, Chamberlain Tower, The Vale
40min Pilates with Elena – a short class low intensity class to strengthen & tone muscles using slow controlled movements & breath. Beginners welcome!
Please make sure to book!
Fitness Classes
A range of fitness classes led by expert friendly instructors who will guide you and encourage you through the 30 – 40 minute classes.
A 30min HIIT class with short, cardio-based exercises to improve strength and fitness.
De-stress with slow movements & relaxing breathing exercises to improve strength, flexibility & balance.
A short 30min class to designed improve stamina, strength and boost your cardiovascular fitness.
Cardio dance class to improve fitness and muscle tone whilst dancing to Latin American and international music. Great for anyone who wants to learn some new moves, get their heart rate up and have fun.
Low-intensity class to strengthen & tone muscles using slow, controlled movements and breath. Great for beginners and those recovering from injuries.
Want more classes that suit your timetable? All these classes and many more are available at Sport & Fitness via Pay & Go, all year round!
Coached Sessions
Structured coached sports sessions run by a mix of activators, UoB Sport & Fitness Clubs and instructors, with engaging games and activities to teach new skills.
Learn the basic of tennis by playing a range of social games with your group.
Rounders is relaxed and fun bat-and-ball game played between two teams. Don’t worry if you haven’t played before or haven’t in a while, Activators will teach you the rules and skills and then end with a non-competitive friendly game of Rounders!
Join members of the UoB Sport & Fitness Table Tennis team and activators to give table tennis a go by learning the basics.
Learn some of the basic skills and get top tips from members of the UoB Sport & Fitness Snooker and Pool team and activators.
Learn beginners’ football skills with activators in a relaxed, social and fun session! This is session is outdoors, please wear suitable clothes & trainers.
Looking to get involved with sports at University? Here you have 56 sports to choose from! There’s a sport for everyone at all ability and fitness levels. Join the Pride.
Just Play
Simply turn up and play! These sessions are facilitated by friendly activators who will make sure you are safe and assist where needed.
Just turn up and play for fun! Non – competitive badminton for all abilities for those who want to meet new people, try a new hobby, or just play badminton!
Take a break from revision and come join in with the De-Stresstival Garden Games on the Bournbrook from 12pm – 2pm! Activities include Spike Ball, Badminton, Touch Tennis, Netball Challenge and Frisbee Challenge, prizes to be won!
Want to try more social sports? Check out our brilliant range of available social sports via Pay and Go, all year round!
How do I sign up?
You will need to book in advance for all timetable activities, as places are limited and booking is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
UoB students are automatically set up with a Sport & Fitness account, even if you’re not a member. To login for the first time, you’ll need to request your PIN, which you can do by following the ‘Forgotten Your PIN?’ link on the log in page. If you already have a PIN, you’re good to go!
- Book online https://www.ubsonline.bham.ac.uk/Connect/MRMLogin.aspx
- Log in using your details
- Click ‘Make a Booking’
- Click ‘Active Residences’
- Select the class you’d like to attend and click ‘Book’
what should i bring?
All specific equipment is provided for the activities.
- Wear sports clothes and trainers that you are comfortable to work out in. If the session is outdoors, warm/waterproof clothing is recommended.
- Reusable bottle of water.
- Your student card.
Where do activities take place?
There are various accommodation sites, across campus and in Sport & Fitness where the activities take place. Please pay close attention to the location details for each activity.
If you’re unsure on the location, take a look at our campus map!