Sport
For many students, sport is a defining factor in their overall student experience while at Exeter. Success in sport at the University of Exeter continues each year, both in competition, where we finished 8th in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) rankings 2010/11, and in recreational sport with increasing numbers of individuals and teams enjoying the facilities across our campuses.
Our teams compete for national titles in numerous competitions including cricket, golf, hockey, netball, rowing, rugby union, sailing, squash, surfing and tennis. The University has invested in the region of £12 million in the last few years to create our superb sports facilities, and they are now amongst the best in the UK and include a £2.25 million indoor cricket centre on the Streatham Campus. A further £8.1 million in developments to the Sports Park will include creation of a new fitness suite, renewal of pitches, covering of courts and a new pavilion for outdoor sport, with work due for completion before September 2013. Whatever your level of sporting ability you’ll have every chance to take part in sport at Exeter, and membership of the Sports Park is currently at nearly 6,500. More details are on our Sport website.
Sports scholarships
Our flagship Sports Scholarship Scheme attracts students with great ability and offers both generous financial and sports science support. Full details are available on our Scholarships website.
I looked at loads of university prospectuses, as well as their campuses, before finally deciding that Exeter was the one for me, both from an academic and sport perspective. I’m a sports scholar in my 2nd year and my time at Exeter has really fuelled my passion for rugby, which had already been an important part of my life for a number of years. The facilities and opportunities provided by the University really are high quality. It’s made it so easy for me to keep progressing at rugby and reach a higher level.
During my two years here, I’ve received a lot of support through my scholarship, but also from strength and condition sessions and mentor meetings. They have all helped balance my sport life with my academic life.
I am in no doubt that the University of Exeter was the right choice for me.
Amber Reed, BSc Exercise and Sports Science
Ever since I opened the Exeter University undergraduate prospectus back in 2009 I felt sure it was the place for me. I was not wrong. Its outstanding academic reputation, coupled with its ability to consistently be one of England’s top sporting institutions, makes it the ideal place to study for any aspiring young athletes with an aim to leave in three years’ time with a top-class degree.
As a University Sports Scholar you receive a great deal of support not only through funding, but also access to top coaches, and your own individual sports mentor. The High Performance Unit on campus is also incredibly supportive and provides the platform to take that extra step, while you also have the chance to meet many other students in the same position as yourself.
As a golfer I get access to two gym instructors working weekly in a top-class environment to improve my physical fitness. I also receive training twice a week from top golf professionals and have a golf manager who plans and monitors my playing schedule.
Overall, my time so far at Exeter has been everything I could have asked for. I have met so many new friends, enhanced my own individual performance and had an amazing time in the process. I would happily recommend Exeter to anyone.
Laurie Potter, BSc Exercise and Sports Science
