Sports programmes and community projects

Through Sport and Active Lifestyles at Kingston, accomplished athletes can hit the court and hit the books, volunteers can reach out and gain new skills, students and the wider community can improve their health and fitness.  

Sports Performance Programme

Do you compete in sports or athletics at a regional, national or international level? You may be interested in applying to the Sports Performance Programme – helping talented sports-persons balance their sporting and study life. The programme can offer some inclusive benefits such as: free fitness centre membership, sports bursaries, sports psychology and therapy opportunities and a personal liaison officer.

Volunteers Inspiring People in Sports (VIPS)

Inspired by the London 2012 Olympics, Volunteers Inspiring People in Sports (VIPS) encourages students to get active in sports volunteering, in turn increasing participation in sports within the local community. Students can simply participate or start coaching, gaining a sports coaching or dance instructor award. It's a good opportunity to gain new skills as well as demonstrate social responsibility and leadership to future employers.

Health and fitness initiatives

Looking for a favourite sport or five? Try out High 5 for Sport – you can get into five different sports each week day for free. Then in spring every year it's Health Week, promoting wellbeing awareness and highlighting all of the fantastic services offered by the University and the community. As usual, all levels are welcome to attend classes and events from body stretch, belly dancing and badminton to nutrition, acupuncture and mindfulness. Find out more about Sport and Active Lifestyles.