Performance Sport

We are UWE Bristol Performance Sport

We provide an inspirational environment to student-athletes seeking to excel in their sport. We currently have three Performance Sports – American Football, basketball and squash – and support a range of elite athletes across a number of other sports.

Taking care of every detail, the Performance Sport programme provides a package of support, services and funding. Find out more about Performance Sport

Our performance sports

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American football

The American football programme provides you an environment that supports you in both your sporting and academic ambitions.

A UWE Bristol athelete reaching for the ball with her squash racket.

Squash

The squash programme strives to provide an elite-level experience for student athletes looking to excel.

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Basketball

Men’s basketball is an elite-level programme, providing you an excellent basketball experience, coupled with your academic study.

About the programme

Find out more about the Performance Sport programme as a UK or international student athlete.

About Performance Sport

Performance athlete support

Performance Sport's sport therapist Emily tightening an athlete's glove.

Sports therapy

The sports therapy department at UWE Performance Sport provides exceptional care and treatment services tailored specifically for elite athletes.

Performance Sport nutritionist Rachel attending an outdoor training session.

Nutrition

The nutrition department at UWE Performance Sport works to optimise the performance and wellbeing of athletes through nutritional support and education.

Adam Lancaster, Head of Strength and Conditioning for UWE Bristol Performance Sport

Strength and conditioning

The strength and conditioning team provide outstanding support to elite athletes, enhancing their strength, power and athletic performance.

Performance Sport at UWE Bristol

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UWE Jets compete in the BUCS Premier South, the highest division in southern England.

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Bristol was voted one of the best places to live in the UK by The Times in 2022.

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UWE Bristol has hundreds of courses to choose from, including postgraduate courses in business and marketing.

UWE Bullets player congratulating a team mate with a pat on their football helmet.

UWE Bullets recruit some of the finest talent in Europe and America to compete in the BUCS Southern Premier Conference division.

UWE Performance Sport squash player lunging for the ball.

There are more than 13 countries represented by athletes on the UWE Bristol Performance Sport programme.

UWE Bristol and GB Judo athlete Tatum Keen turning to camera in her judo outfit.

Several Performance Sport programme athletes represent their country, including GB Judo athlete Tatum Keen.

UWE Performance Sport squash athlete Wai taking a tight forehand shot.

Our squash programme currently has seven athletes in the PSA World Top 300 rankings, including two in the top 20.

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After graduating, many UWE Bristol American Football athletes earn professional contracts throughout Europe.

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Basketball athletes have the chance to play for BBL team Bristol Flyers or local team Bristol Hurricanes if selected.

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UWE Bristol is an international university with a fantastic reputation for teaching and learning.

UWE Performance Sport American Football coach pointing during training.

The outstanding coaching on the American Football programme includes coaches who represent Great Britain.

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The Performance Sport programme also supports individual elite athletes, helping them maximize their potential in their sport and studies.

UWE Jets basketball player dribbling at speed across the court.
An overhead view looking down onto Bristol's waterfront with the S.S Great Britain in the background.
A group of students sat around a table with laptops with a monitor on the wall in front showing graphs.
UWE Bullets player congratulating a team mate with a pat on their football helmet.
UWE Performance Sport squash player lunging for the ball.
UWE Bristol and GB Judo athlete Tatum Keen turning to camera in her judo outfit.
UWE Performance Sport squash athlete Wai taking a tight forehand shot.
Three UWE Bullets players walking about the football pitch.
UWE Jets basketball player pausing in front of an opponent on the court.
The Engineering Building in the sunshine with a flowerbed of tall grasses and flowers in front.
UWE Performance Sport American Football coach pointing during training.
Man in running motion against a black background with red motion blurb behind indicating his movement forwards.

Contact UWE Bristol Performance Sport

Email: uweperformancesport@uwe.ac.uk

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