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Sport and Wellbeing

Elite sport

With one of the largest scholarship and bursary programmes in the UK university sector, LSBU supports sportsmen and women from international standard to regional representative level in our focus sports. Students at scholarship standard can receive up to £1,000 per annum, academic flexibility, free sports science support, guaranteed hall accommodation, sports equipment and free use of the University’s sports facilities.

The scholarship programme supports the University’s aspiration for a reputation of sporting excellence in rugby union, taekwondo and basketball. LSBU works closely with local clubs and national governing bodies to establish specific development programmes for each of these sports.

Sports outreach and volunteering programmes

Through the Academy, there is a wide range of short courses available relating to fitness, coaching and sports leadership that are nationally accredited and recognised. Courses are run for students (whether studying for a sports related degree course or not) and members of the community and are a great way to add additional skills to your CV and earn some extra money.

The Academy also coordinates a Sports Ambassador Programme, which organises coaching placements for students in local schools and community groups. Students gain excellent experience in addition to a financial bursary and access to further discounted courses.