Athletics

We have lots of opportunities for you to get involved in Athletics at the University of Leeds, from playing to spectating. Find out more below.

JOIN A CLUB & REPRESENT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Leeds Athletics Club has both men’s and women’s teams.

The Club
Based at John Charles Sports Centre, the University of Leeds Athletics Club is an ever growing and successful club, welcoming members of all abilities. Whether you are interested in keeping fit or you are a regional or national level athlete there is a place for you in the club.

The club offers a diverse range of training for all disciplines of track and field and has both men’s and women’s teams who compete in two major British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) competitions each year, as well as in a number of open events throughout the country.
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Additional support

As part of the Athletics Club, you have access to our dedicated strength and conditioning coach and physiotherapist. Find out more about our Heads of Sport.

Athletics Club website

Find out everything about the Athletics club including how to join on their webpage.

Visit Athletics Club Webpage

You can follow them on social media too…

There are lots of opportunities to take part in athletics socially with no commitment at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

What is Give it a Go?
Leeds University Union runs one of the largest Give it a Go programmes in the country with over 300 events per semester, including Athletics.
Give it a Go not only allows you the opportunity to try out different clubs and societies with no obligation to join, but you can attend arts & craft workshops, film screenings, workshops and explore attractions both local in Leeds and across the UK.
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To find out more pick up a programme from the Leeds University Union building or visit the Give it a Go webpage.

Visit Give it a Go Webpage

You can also ‘Like’ Give it a Go on social media…

What is Get Out, Get Active?
Get Out, Get Active is a fantastic programme of activity across 8 outdoor activities available to students throughout the year and includes coached taster sessions, trips away, social get-togethers. The Get Out Get Active Running sessions feature weekly easy going, steady and challenging sessions. There are also volunteering opportunities to be a run leader and lead weekly runs.
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Visit our Get Out, Get Active webpage to find out more.

Visit Get Out, Get Active Webpage

We have lots of opportunities to gain experience and qualifications at the University of Leeds. Find out more below.

Coaching Scholarships
The University of Leeds awards a number of scholarships to aspiring coaches to help improve the quality and quantity of coaching available to students in clubs. Working in conjunction with the Leeds Sport team and club committees it is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and grow as a coach whilst at University.

The Coaching Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for current undergraduate or postgraduate students to rise to the challenge of coaching their fellow students alongside working with senior coaches and mentors to become a more effective coach as well as articulate the transferable skills coaching gives you in real-world situations. Ideally, candidates will have an NGB Level 1 or 2 or equivalent experience in their chosen sport and be looking to build on this whilst at University.
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Applications for coaching scholarships for the forthcoming academic year are accepted from February to April.

Visit the coaching scholar webpage to find out more.

Coaching Scholar Webpage