Alexander Stadium
A stunning new home for our Sport and Exercise courses, in a world-class elite venue
The Commonwealth Games lit up Birmingham in the summer of 2022, with the eyes of the world on the West Midlands during a spectacular festival of sport and culture. And now, one of the most iconic venues from the Games has become a cutting-edge space for our Sports and Exercise Sciences courses, providing students with a world-class learning environment.
Introducing the Alexander Stadium
BCU's presence at the Alexander Stadium has created outstanding facilities and opportunities for our Sport students, allowing them to learn alongside real athletes in a professional sporting environment. Not only is this an enriching experience for our students, but BCU's presence also provides opportunities for the local community to engage with Sport and Exercise. Find out more about our ambitions for the Alexander Stadium in this video from our official event in October 2024 to launch our new facilities there.
BCU's Legacy of Sport
Since moving into the Stadium, we have been committed to securing the legacy of the Games for the benefit of the entire city and region, ensuring that this world-class facility remains an integral part of the sporting fabric of the city and country for years to come.
Master of Public Health student works as Medical Team Leader at Commonwealth Games 2022
Memory, one of our Master of Public Health students, had the fantastic opportunity to work as a Medical Team Leader at the Commonwealth Games 2022.
Course leader brings home the medals
Course Leader in Sports Therapy Peter Thain comes away from the Commonwealth Games with gold and silver medals for his role court side as Team England’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball 3x3 team's Sports Therapist.
Alumna supports Commonwealth Games athletes to compete at their best
MSc Radiography alumna Aoife Murphy is volunteering at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) as a radiographer. Find out how she got involved and her experiences so far.
Facilities
The University has invested £5 million in developing space in both the East and West stands at the Stadium to house our specialist laboratories and other facilities, including bespoke learning spaces to offer our students the very best experience for their course.
The stadium includes an environmental chamber, biomechanics lab and physiology labs alongside equipment including anti-gravity treadmills, all in a space which our academic staff have helped us to design.
Sport Courses
Sport and Exercise Science
Our Sport and Exercise Science course will equip you with the skills to become a practitioner in the sport and exercise industry.
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Our Sports Therapy course is a chance for you to develop specialist skills in the prevention, treatment, management and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
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The course content is designed to ensure graduates develop the pedagogical practice required to coach athletes across a range of ages and abilities and more.
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