Discover your way to move at Oxford Brookes.

Come along to Headington Sports Centre and discover everything Active Wellness has to offer. Try activities for free, explore our facilities, meet our Fitness Team and find out how you can stay active during your time at Oxford Brookes.

Whether you're already active, want to try something new or aren't sure where to start, there's something for everyone.

Don't forget you can meet nearly 40 Student Sports Clubs at the Sport & Active Wellness Fair on Thursday 17 September, 11am - 4pm in the JHB Forum. 10am - 11am is our dedicated Quieter Hour for anyone who may benefit from a calmer environment.

Find out more about the Sport & Active Wellness Fair →

What's happening?

Throughout the day, you can:

• Enjoy FREE gym access with Wellness Wednesdays – available from 7am - 11pm

• Try our Climbing Wall for FREE from 11am - 6pm

• Take part in FREE badminton, basketball, Pilates, Active Games and pickleball

• Meet our Fitness Team and find out how they can support you, including Personal Training, Wellness Checks and Gym Inductions

• Join a tour of Headington Sports Centre and explore our facilities

• Have a go at garden games outside the Sports Centre

• Watch our Hockey teams in pre-season action on the Astro

• Relax in the Sports Bar, open throughout the afternoon

• Grab a Red Bull and meet Canterbury, our new official kit and leisurewear supplier

• Find out more about our Sport & Active Wellness memberships, including 20% off annual memberships throughout September

Equipment is provided for our activities; just come along and give something a go!

What's on?

• 7am - 11pm: FREE Wellness Wednesday Gym Access, Gym

• 10am - 11am: Speed Gate Analysis, Sports Hall Balcony (meet in the Upstairs Gym)

• 11am - 12pm: Student Move Badminton, Sports Hall

• 11am - 12pm: Bodyweight Tutorial Session, Downstairs Gym

• 11am - 6pm: FREE Climbing Wall Access, Climbing Wall

• 12pm - 1pm: Student Move Basketball, Sports Hall

• 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Active Games: Rounders, Astro 

• 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Kettlebell Workout, Upstairs Gym 

• 1pm - 2pm: Active Games: Aunt Sally, Outside the Sports Centre 

• 1:30pm - 2:15pm: Pilates Fitness Class, Sports Hall

• 2:30pm: Hockey Interclub Game (Women's), Astro

• 2:30pm - 3pm: Active Games: Benchball, Sports Hall

• 3pm - 3:30pm: Active Games: Dodgeball, Sports Hall

• 3:30pm - 4pm: Active Games: British Bulldog, Sports Hall 

• 4pm - 4:30pm: Active Games: Fun & Games, Sports Hall

• 4:30pm: Hockey Interclub Game (Men's), Astro

• 4:30pm - 6:30pm: Student Move Pickleball, Sports Hall

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm: Student Move Badminton, Sports Hall

• 7pm - 9pm: Student Move Football, Astro 

• 8:30pm - 10:45pm: Student Move Basketball, Sports Hall

Climbing: Please complete the Climbing Participation Agreement before you climb, then check in at reception when you arrive.

Gym: Free Wellness Wednesdays gym access is available to Oxford Brookes students all day, every Wednesday.

Pilates: Book your space via the BrookesSport app (Android & iOS),. 

Stay for the afternoon

There's plenty happening outside the activity programme too. Come along for garden games, watch our Hockey teams play their pre-season friendlies on the Astro, grab a Red Bull and visit the Sports Bar, which will be open throughout the afternoon.

You can also meet members of our team, explore the Sports Centre and find out more about getting active at Brookes.

Find your way to move

Discover Active Wellness Day is just the start. Find out about our Student Move programme, Wellness Wednesdays, fitness classes, climbing, gym memberships and more while you're here. Our team will be on hand to answer your questions and help you find the right opportunities for you.

Don't forget, annual Sport & Active Wellness anytime annual memberships are 20% off throughout September.

We can't wait to welcome you!