University of Sunderland Centre for Sport and Recreation.

Welcome The Centre for Sport & Recreation provides opportunities for full-time and part-time students and staff to participate in a comprehensive programme of recreational activities.

Location The Centre is located directly behind Wearmouth Hall on the Chester Road Campus.

Our facilities comprise of a 25m x 10m Swimming Pool; a Sports Hall suitable for 5-a-side football, badminton, table tennis, basketball and short tennis; a Weights Room which contains a combination of 9 individual stations, a 4 station multi-gym, plus a compliment of dumbbells and incline benches; a Fitness Room which is primarily for cardio-vascular fitness training and houses exercise bikes, rowing machine, steppers, ab-trainer and warm up area.

Programmed Activities Hi/Lo Impact Aerobics (£2.00 per session) - A lively and motivating class which improves cardio-vascular fitness and co-ordination.

Step Aerobics (£2.00 per session) - An invigorating and fat burning class, designed to improve stamina and co-ordination, simple foot patterns performed on a step, incorporating upper body moves.

Circuits (£2.00 per session) - Using a variety of equipment to improve muscle tone, combined with demanding Aerobic workout to raise the heart rate.
This class covers all aspects of fitness to gain maximum benefits.

Yoga (£2.50 per session) - A popular and relaxing style of yoga, with the emphasis on precise alignment of postures as well as the use of props such as blocks and belts.

Aquafit (£2.00 per session) - A popular, enjoyable water fitness class. Easy to learn and appropriate for all people of all fitness levels and of any age.

Sessions last approximately 45mins (1hr 30mins for Yoga) and are taught by qualified instructors. All classes are suitable for all levels of fitness, however those people with a significant injury/ illness should seek medical advice from their doctor. (It is recommended that participants should avoid eating 1-2 hours before exercising ). Tickets for Aerobics and Yoga may be purchased from reception 1 hour prior to class commencement.

For more information regarding the Sports Centre, Please contact Kevin Ludlow the sport centres manager.