Free Student Membership | Kent Sport

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Free Student Membership

For all first-year Kent students

Free membership with Kent Sport

Find your community and have fun.

When you join Kent as a first-year student, you'll automatically be given free Kent Sport membership for use in:

  • Indoor and outdoor sports facilities
  • Gym and fitness spaces
  • Group exercise classes
  • Club training sessions
  • Social sports and activities
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Free Student Membership

Sport for all

Sport at Kent makes up a huge part of many students' lives. Hear from some of our students about how they balance university life and the sports they love.

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What's included in free student membership

Whether you love keeping fit, or just starting your fitness journey, there are loads of opportunities to get active with Kent Sport, all included within your free membership.

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On-campus gym

Whether you're a gym bunny or a complete beginner, you can reach your goals with our split-level, fully-equipped gym and fitness spaces. 

Returning students

Students of any study year, including UG and PG courses, can also get free Kent Sport membership by living in on-campus accommodation booked through the University. 

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