Student Active

Social sport, wellbeing activities and opportunities designed to help you move, succeed and belong.

Get Active with Student Active

Student Active offers affordable opportunities to get active, meet new people and try something new while studying at Oxford Brookes.

Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, take a break from studying or find an activity to enjoy with friends, Student Active provides a range of beginner-friendly and social sessions throughout the year.

Most sessions cost just £3 and are open to all students, regardless of experience, ability or fitness le

Weekly Activities

Explore our weekly programme of affordable and beginner-friendly activities. Most sessions cost just £3 and all equipment is provided.

Summer Programme: The activities listed below are available until 31 August. Our Semester 1 Student Active programme will be published in September.

Tuesdays

Student Active Football: Astro (7pm - 8pm) - £3

The Tuesday Football session will run from 7pm - 8pm until Tuesday 11 August. From Tuesday 18 August, it will return to its semester timeslot of 9:30pm - 10:30pm.

Wednesdays

Wellness Wednesdays: Gym Facilities (FREE all day)
Walk & Talk: Meet outside the Headington Sports Centre (12:05pm - 12:55pm) - Free

Join our relaxed lunchtime Walk & Talk to get some fresh air, connect with others and support your wellbeing. No booking required. Meet outside the Headington Sports Centre.

Fridays

Student Active Pickleball: Sports Hall (6pm - 7pm) - Free
Student Active Football: Astro (6.30pm - 7.30pm) - £3

Saturdays

Student Active Basketball: Sports Hall (11am - 12pm) - £3
Student Active Badminton: Sports Hall (6pm - 7pm) - £3

For our Student Active sessions, we provide all the equipment you need to take part. If you require any additional equipment or support, please speak to a member of our team.

Please wear appropriate clothing for getting active and we advise you to bring a bottle for water (we have water fountains on-site).

Appropriate footwear

Sessions on the Astro: clean trainers with no studs.
Sessions in the Sports Hall: clean, non-marking trainers.

How to get involved

New to Student Active? Our sessions are designed to be welcoming, inclusive and suitable for all experience levels.

Access and fees depend on your membership status

Student Fitness or Summit Members: Free
- Book directly throughthe BrookesSport app.
Student Sports Club Members: Free
- Visit reception to activate access.
- You must register for a Student account.
Non-Member / No Club Affiliation: £3 per session
- You must register for a Student account before booking.

Booking a session

All Student Active sessions must be booked in advance through the BrookesSport app (Android | iOS) or the Book Online portal.

Before booking, you must:

Register for a Student Registration, or
Have an existing student account, or
Hold a valid student membership.

Once logged in to the app, you can browse and book all Student Active sessions by selecting the Brookes Active button on the homepage. If a session does not appear in the app, it is not running that week.

If you are unable to book, you may not be registered as a student member. Please contact the Membership Team at sportsmembership@brookes.ac.uk for assistance or speak to a member of our reception team.

Checking in for sessions

When you arrive, simply scan the QR code using the Activity Check-In feature in the BrookesSport app. QR codes can be found at the entrances to the Sports Hall, Strength & Conditioning Suite, Gym and Climbing Wall.

Get in Touch

We're dedicated to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. If you're feeling unsure about attending a session or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We're here to help.

Whether you're attending your first session or are a regular participant, you'll be welcomed and supported by our team.

If you have a disability, require additional support or would like further information, please contact our team at brookesactive@brookes.ac.uk

We want everyone to enjoy a positive experience through the Student Active programme. We're always looking to improve, so if you have any feedback or suggestions, please complete our Student Active Feedback form.