BCU Active

BCU Active is about more than fitness classes. We're here to support your physical and mental wellbeing while you're studying at Birmingham City University (BCU). Try something different, develop new skills and hobbies, and find your people. There are no membership costs, and you don't need to be a member of BCU Sport to take part, just book and join the sessions that work for you. 

What can you do with BCU Active?

An instructor wearing boxing gloves and a BCU Sport shirt punches into boxing pads held by a student

Move for your body and mind

Regular fitness classes at our City Centre wellbeing studio and City South campus, with pilates, yoga, strength and more. 

A group of BCU staff and students before the Great Birmingham Run

Run together

Discounted entry into the Great Birmingham 10k or half marathon when you run as part of Team BCU. 

A laptop and exercise equipment ready for an online workout

Free workouts wherever you are

Access to free pre-recorded HIIT, yoga and core workouts online. 

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Make new friends

Join weekly social sport sessions to get active and meet new people. Sports include badminton, basketball, cricket, pickleball and more. 

Find your way to get active

See the latest sessions, timetables and how to get involved on BCU Active's Linktree. Current students can book sessions through the Students' Union.