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Try Sport - University of Birmingham Sport
Give it a go...If you’ve always wanted to try a sport but have never got round to it, or left a sport years ago and fancy picking it up again, then these courses could be right up your alley. It offers guidance and advice on skills, rules and techniques whilst taking away the need to find a team to play with.
Sport doesn’t have to be competitive – Try Sport is the developmental side of sport and can be great for building skills, making friends, getting active or just for fun!
These courses are available to students and staff of the University of Birmingham and community members of the Munrow Sports Centre.
To view/download a copy of the Try Sport programme of courses, see the link to the right.
Sports courses available for 2011-12
| Aikido | Teaches to use an opponent’s strength against them |
| Badminton | Learn rules, skills and game play from our Club |
| Basketball | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Basketball Club |
| Boxing *new* | Basics and intro to boxing – fitness, body contact, strength, technique |
| Cardio Tennis | Tennis skills and drills with a high energy workout |
| Fencing | Learn blade work, footwork, strategy and tactics |
| Futsal | Indoor football – tackle, dribble and learn strategic play |
| Golf | Learn and improve technique and lower your game scores |
| Hockey | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Hockey Club |
| Korfball *new* | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Korfball Club |
| Kickboxing | High intensity class with martial arts influences conditions the whole body and works as a great stress reliever |
| Judo *new* | Learn the basics of Judo with UBSport’s Judo Club |
| Learn to swim - Thurs | Swimming for beginners and improvers |
| Learn to swim - Sun | Swimming for beginners and improvers |
| Netball | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Netball Club |
| Self Defence | Learn effective defence techniques |
| Social Running *new* | Learn the basics and start running with UBSport Athletic’s Club |
| Squash/Racketball | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Squash Club |
| Swimfit | For confident swimmers! Improve your fitness and technique |
| Tennis | Learn rules, skills and game play from our resident LTA coach |
| Trampolining | Start with the basics. Progress from simple movements to somersaults |
| Triathlon Cycle *new* | Enjoy a spin session dedicated to techniques on tri-cycling |
| Triathlon Swim *new* | Get pointers on your tri-swim technique and learn how to improve |
| Volleyball | Learn rules, skills and game play from UBSport’s Volleyball Club |
| Weightlifting *new* | Learning and using basic, daily functional movement patterns and applying them to Olympic weightlifting techniques |
Prices
| Student |
£30 |
| Staff |
£32 |
| Community member |
£35 |
Registration Dates
| Term | Course Dates |
| Term 1 | 3 October - 11 December 2011 |
| Term 2 | 16 January - 25 March 2012 |
| Term 3 | 23 April - 3 June 2012 |
Booking Online:
- You will need your ID and PIN number (this should have been sent to you by email when you first joined). To request it again email munrow@bham.ac.uk with the subject of ‘Online Booking’ stating your name and student/staff/member ID number or you can contact Reception on 0121 414 4117 and they will issue you with a PIN number via an automated email the same day.
- Once you have your login details, go to the orange book online button (top right of page), login and click “Online Subscriptions”
- Select the course you want to attend and follow the instructions
Book at Sports Centre Reception:
- Bring your staff/student/membership ID card with appropriate payment
Refunds will only be given if you have a valid doctor’s note that exempts you from physical activity during your course. By signing up to Try Sport you are required to comply with the University of Birmingham Sport terms and conditions.
Create a team of 5 with your friends or join your halls team. Take on 5 sports between you and raise money for a charity of your choice.
It’s really simple to complete a sport, you just need to take it on for at least three hours, which is why Try Sport is a great way for getting this done.
For more information speak to your hall’s RA or e: students@goldchallenge.org
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