Accessible features
Adapted equipment
We have a range of accessible equipment, known as Inclusive Fitness Items (IFI). This includes cardiovascular items with an LED screen with more tactile controls and resistance items with seats that can be removed.
Inclusive changing rooms
Our changing rooms are located on the same floor as the Jubilee Sports Centre entrance and reception, and include a disabled shower and changing room.
We also have a gender-neutral changing village with individual cubicles and showers.
Gym quiet time
- 2pm to 3pm every Tuesday and Wednesday
During these quiet hours our music system is turned off. You're welcome to listen to music through headphones, but we ask all gym-users to help maintain a quiet atmosphere during these sessions.
Ensuring your welfare
All Athletic Union clubs are required to nominate one of their members to act as welfare officer. Welfare officers are responsible for overseeing the wellbeing of their club members.
These officers, and other committee members, are required to complete welfare, inclusivity, diversity and equality (WIDE) training.
Sessions, classes and courses
Supported fitness sessions
We work closely with our enabling team to support student wellbeing at University of Southampton.
Please speak to a member of the team if you need support in our gyms. We're happy to discuss any issues with you, and offer gym equipment that can be adapted to meet your needs.
We have several staff holding GP referral qualifications and Level 3 exercise for disabled clients, with the appropriate experience managing exercise with contraindications.
Exercise Physiology sessions
If you have an injury or long-term health condition and want support in rehabilitation or improving your health, our Exercise Physiology sessions could be right for you.
Exercise physiology is the scientific study of how the body's cardiovascular, muscular and metabolic systems respond and adapt to physical activity. Sessions with our accredited Exercise Physiologist, Andy, involve specialised, individualised exercise interventions to help you manage chronic conditions and improve physical function.
Your first session will be a consultation to discuss your needs and either some testing or exercise based off this discussion. Further sessions will be in the gym going through exercises specific to your injury or condition.
These sessions will be most beneficial if you have a diagnosis so that we can target the specific needs and considerations for that injury or condition.
Pricing
Student member 30 minutes - £27.00
Student member 60 minutes - £38.00
Staff member 30 minutes - £31.00
Staff member 60 minutes - £42.00
Community member 30 minutes - £33.00
Community member 60 minutes - £44.00
How to book an Exercise Physiology session
To book, please email Andy at A.J.Haigh@soton.ac.uk
Bookings cannot be made via the website or at reception.
SailAbility
SailAbility is a unique sailing experience for students with disabilities and additional needs. Our 38-foot yacht, Flying Formula, is based at Town Quay Marina in Southampton and provides a safe, supportive environment for participants to enjoy time on the water. Each session welcomes up to five clients, with two trained staff members on board to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Find SailAbility dates and prices
Discounts, free trials and financial support
7 Day Free Trial - Student Disability & Inclusion
We are working with the Student Disability & Inclusion team at the university offering support, tours and a trial of our facilities to those referred to us.
Free membership for people with Parkinson’s disease
If you have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you can apply for free Membership at Southampton Sport. Membership is valid for 1 year and includes all the benefits of a plus membership for free. This includes:
- swimming
- gym access
- climbing
- sports courts
- premium fitness classes
- standard fitness classes
- virtual classes
To apply, email a copy of your doctor’s letter confirming your diagnosis to southamptonsport@soton.ac.uk.
If you have a carer, they can also apply for a free membership by emailing a doctor’s letter confirming their carer status to southamptonsport@soton.ac.uk.
Free sporting events and activities
We offer free sporting activities such as badminton and climbing. You don't need a membership, just rock-up and get involved. These sessions are usually student-led - find more information on:
- My Southampton app
- email beactive@soton.ac.uk
Free sessions also expand to halls of residences, so look out for exclusive sporting opportunities at your University of Southampton Halls of Residences.
You can also try out sport clubs to see what works for you, email VPsports@soton.ac.uk for more information.
Sports bursary
We support SUSU in offering a sports bursary to ensure all students can access our facilities, whatever their background.
For more information: