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Join The Squad

Got a thing for competitive sports? Stay at the top of your game during your degree with the University of Wales, Newport Academy of Sport and create the university experience you’ve always dreamed of.

Our Facilities

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Where We're Based

The Academy of Sport is based at our Carmarthen campus, but if you’re studying in Swansea or Lampeter don’t worry - we’ll help you attend training sessions and games with transport assistance. We also run regular satellite sessions on our campuses in Cardiff, Birmingham and London, so you can stay fit and active during your degree. 

  • Get professional-level coaching and strength and conditioning training, as well as advice on nutrition, diet and lifestyle. You’ll train in brand-new gym facilities, fully kitted out with industry-leading equipment from Black Box, and enjoy regular opportunities to compete in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) leagues, events and championships. Our experienced staff and coaching pros are on hand to help you thrive, with the insider info on what it takes to succeed in the world of sport.

  • Men’s and Women’s Football, Men’s and Women’s Rugby, and Women’s Netball are the focus team sports of the UWN Academy of Sport. But we’ll also support you to pursue whatever else gets you excited, like athletics, cycling and even triathlons.

Ready to achieve your sporting goals? Our specialist facilities include: 

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Strength & Conditioning Facility

Goalkeeper making a save on the 3G pitch

3G Training Area

Student on a treadmill

Fitness Studio 

Person wearing breathing equipment at the sport facilities

Physiology & Biomechanics Labs

Carmarthen swimming pool

Swimming Pool

Analysis Suite in Carmarthen

Sports Analysis Suite

Student on bike in the Carmarthen sports hall

Indoor Sports Hall

Sport therapist student working on patient

Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Suites