Sport and Recreation Centre

Sport and Recreation Centre

The Coventry University Sport and Recreation Centre provides students and staff a fantastic facility that boasts a complete Fitness Suite Gym, mirrored studio hosting a variety of Active Life fitness and wellness classes, two large sports halls suitable for many sports as well as an on-site physiotherapist clinic and modern changing room facilities.

At the Sport and Recreation Centre, you're sure to find an activity suited to you. With a range of both instructor-led and virtual classes, we offer cardio and toning classes such as Active Pump, HIIT, Cycle, TRX, to dance fitness and flexibility programmes such as Zumba and Yoga.

We present something for everyone, for all levels and abilities. Our team support members in taking part in physical activity and regular exercise and host a range of competitions and tournaments suitable for all levels of fitness.

Situated in a central location within Coventry University's campus, the Sport and Recreation Centre offers a wide range of activities for all sporting tastes. Visit us on Whitefriars Street, Coventry, CV1 2DS.


Opening Times

Monday to Friday: 7am - 10pm

Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 6pm

Bank Holidays: Closed

Seasonal Holidays: Times may vary

Fitness Classes

Our studio is the perfect place to hold our Active Life program, with modern surroundings and mirrored walls.

Fitness Classes from February 2024 
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

TRX Training
7:30-8:00

   

Keiser Cycle
7:15-7:45

Power Yoga
7:30-8:30

   

Gym HIIT
11:30-12:00

 

 

Power Yoga
13:00-14:00

Gym Circuits
12:00 - 12:30

Power Yoga
12:15-13:15

Gym Abs-blast
13:00-13.30

 

Lights Out HIIT
16:45-17:30

   

 

 

Spin Cycle
17:45-18:30

Boot Camp
17:45-18:30

Yoga
17:45-18:45

Spin Cycle
17:45-18:30

 

 

Bollywood Dance
19:00-20:30

 

 

 

Fitness Suite

The Fitness Suite contains a variety of equipment, including a number of cardiovascular and resistance machines. With free induction to every member of the suite and added support of a qualified fitness instructor, you can guarantee each visit will be a safe and enjoyable one.

The suite is accessible to all, even if you have never visited a gym before there is no need to worry as our qualified fitness team will be on hand to provide you with a personal training programme.

For more information and to book your induction, contact us:

Telephone: +44 (0)24 7765 5993

Email: sportandrecreation.ss@coventry.ac.uk

 

New gym weights area

Wide shot of fitness suite with multiple machines

The Sports Hall

Our purpose built sports hall, with all the usual markings and fixture, is the perfect place to get active. If you want to come along and play sport with your friends our halls are available to book 7 days a week, free of charge to our members.

Sports include:

  • 5-a side-football
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Badminton
  • Table tennis
  • Short tennis

We have all the equipment you might need available to hire. Sports halls can be booked up to 6 days in advance by calling or visiting the Sport and Recreation centre. 

A large sports hall, empty of visitors. Clear line-marking on floor.

Active Outdoors

Our outdoor facility based in Westwood Heath is an ideal place to enjoy a game of football, hockey, cricket, netball or rugby on our the astro turf and pitches.

Only 5 miles away from the City Centre, it’s easy to get involved. Our range of activities suit everyone, so why not participate in recreational sport for enjoyment or, if you are more serious about your chosen sport, then we can help to improve your performance.

The Place

At Westwood Heath, we also have The Place which is available to hire for meetings, conferences, corporate events or that special occasion!

For more information about our outdoor facility please contact us:

Telephone: +44 (0)24 7646 5642 / 07974 984749

Email: sportandrecreation.ss@coventry.ac.uk

Football pitch

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