We take your health and fitness very seriously at Kent Sport. That's why we offer a wide range of facilities and services to make sure you have the right support when you need it.
If you would like a free Gym Induction or Orientation with a member of the Fitness Team, please email CSEKentSportGym@kent.ac.uk to request a suitable time.
Our facilities are open to all students, staff, alumni, and the public. We operate throughout the year, including term and vacation periods, except for the Christmas holiday closure.
Membership is available to everyone, and full prices can be found on our membership webpage.
The Kent Sports Clinic provides a range of performance, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation services.
Our Personal Training service is the perfect way to meet your fitness and lifestyle goals.
A 12-week tailored exercise programme aimed at helping you to get active after a health referral.
An exclusive Exercise Referral Scheme for pregnant women and women who have recently become mothers.
An 8-week programme of fitness advice, group exercise sessions, and Kent Sport facility access.
Our 6-week tailored support programme aimed at helping women navigate menopause.
We offer a range of appointments with our qualified staff, from consultations to nutritional plans.
Weekly guided exercises for those who have suffered a cardiac event in the past.
Our gym is open and available to all students, staff, alumni, and members of the public. You don't need to book to use the gym, however, please note the gym can get busy during peak times (lunch and after work).
| | Term | Vacation |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7am to 9.45pm | 7am to 8.45pm |
| Saturday | 9am to 4.45pm | 9am to 4.45pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 4.45pm | 10am to 4.45pm |
Please note: Last entry to the gym is 30-minutes before our advertised closing time.
The Women and Non-Binary members only gym hours are designed to provide a safer and more comfortable space for people who are marginalized or experience gender-based discomfort in gym settings. These times exist to support those who often feel unsafe or excluded in traditional gym settings.
These sessions run weekly at the following times;
To support our community who prefer to exercise in a quiet space, we provide 'quiet hours' in the gym each week. During these hours, music and TVs in the gym are switched off and we ask gym users to keep noise to a minimum.
The gym quiet hours are weekly on:
We have several weightlifting sessions in the gym at the Sports Centre each week for all ability levels. The sessions are tailored to meet the individual needs of each participant and no experience is necessary to join them.
The number of sessions and the time/date may change between term and vacation periods. Please check our Events webpage for the full list of available weightlifting sessions and classes.
We proudly support more than 50 Sports Scholars during their time at Kent, and part of that support is weekly Strength and Conditioning sessions. An area of the Pit in the gym will be sectioned off during this time to support their individual training goals with a member of Kent Sport staff.
You can book a free consultation with a member of the Fitness Team at a time and date that suits you.
Yes! Your free membership as a first-year student or by living on campus in University of Kent accommodation gives you full access to Kent Sport. Make sure you create your account so that you can start booking activities online. Create your account online now.
Our Premium Plus membership gives you access to all facilities at Kent Sport, including the gym and classes. Plus members can access the gym and instructor-led classes by paying the Pay to Play rate, which varies depending on whether you are a student, staff member, alumni, or member of the public. See membership webpage for details.
Plus members can also access Les Mills Virtual Instructor classes as part of their membership.
We don't require booking for the gym in advance. When you arrive at the Sports Centre, you will need to swipe your Kent One Card (students and staff only) or Kent Sport membership card at the turnstiles to access the gym. If your membership doesn't include gym access, you will need to pay to access the gym at the Pay to Play rate at reception.
We would advise attending the gym in less busy hours, such as mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Lunchtime and after work are the busiest hours in the gym.
We would advise that you wear comfortable and suitable clothing when using the gym and equipment. While this will vary for each person, please note we have a zero tolerance policy on the below:
We allow small bags with training equipment and personal items such as:
Lockers are provided in the changing rooms and the main hall corridor. Smaller lockers for valuables are available within the gym.
Locker tokens are available to purchase from the Sports Centre reception.
You are welcome to film or photograph yourself in the gym under the following conditions:
Failure to follow the above rules means you will be asked to stop filming or photography.
We do not allow filming or photography by members within any fitness or dance class (either with an in-person instructor or a virtual instructor class).
If you have any questions about the gym or our fitness services, please contact CSEKentSportGym@kent.ac.uk.
