Where can I study? Canterbury Sport, physical activity and recreation
Sport, physical activity and recreation The University’s Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Service is based at the campus Sports Centre and offers all students the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities. If you enjoy trying new things, would like to lead a healthier lifestyle whilst meeting and socialising with new people, or if you are an experienced sportsperson looking to improve, Kent has the facilities you need. Sport and recreation is a big part of student life at the University and the Canterbury campus offers a wide range of facilities for you to use and activities for you to do. More than 4,000 student Sports Centre members enjoy facilities that include a fitness suite, two multi-purpose sports halls, squash courts and dance studio. You can also enjoy use of the outdoor playing fields complex, which has two artificial pitches, grass pitches and tennis/ netball courts. The outdoor facilities also include The Pavilion, which offers fantastic amenities to its users. It has underground heating in the changing rooms, a superb café/bar with Sky TV and viewing balconies overlooking both grass and artificial pitches.
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A comprehensive programme of sports courses, workshops and intramural competitions run throughout the year. There are also fitness programmes, nutrition consultations and nearly 40 aerobic/dance classes every week to enjoy. For more information visit our website: www.kent.ac.uk/sports
Sports Federation The Sports Federation is part of the Students’ Union and runs over 30 student sports clubs, ranging from American football to kick-boxing, cricket, skiing, fencing and snowboarding. To find out more about the clubs and societies run by the Sports Federation visit: www.kentunion.co.uk
• Up to £2,000 hockey scholarship in partnership with Canterbury Men’s Hockey Club • Up to £2,000 hockey scholarship in partnership with Holcombe Hockey Club • Up to £2,000 hockey scholarship in partnership with Old Bordenian Hockey Club. See p321 or our website for further details of eligibility and how to apply.
Further information The Department of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation, Sports Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NL T: +44 (0)1227 827430/823623 E: sportsenquiries@kent.ac.uk www.kent.ac.uk/sports
Sports scholarships The University of Kent offers a number of sports scholarships that are open to all students who excel in their particular sport: • University sports scholarships – numerous awards between £250 and £5,000 • The J&K Huntley £2,500 Scholarship in conjunction with Kent County Cricket Club • £2,000 rugby scholarship in partnership with Canterbury Rugby Club • Up to £2,000 hockey scholarship in partnership with Canterbury Ladies’ Hockey Club
“My decision to come to Kent was partly based on the sports facilities available on campus and the range of sports clubs available for students. Sports Centre membership is really reasonable and, included in the price, you can use the gym, the sports hall, the squash courts and plenty of outdoor facilities whenever you like. I play a number of different sports and I’m yet to come across a sport that I’d like to play that Kent does not offer.” Ed Whatmore Business Administration 241