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Student-athlete support

̽»¨ÏµÁÐsport aims to support ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ student-athletes to reach their sporting potential, whilst allowing them to succeed in their academic studies.

Our programmes

Applications are now open to our programmes, if you are interested in either of the programmes please submit your application as soon as possible as spaces are limited.  If you wish to find out more information or to discuss these programmes with a member of our team, please email us at talented.athlete@dmu.ac.uk.

We know that balancing both academics and sport can be a challenge at university, and therefore we pride ourselves on developing a support programme that is tailored to each ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ student-athlete. Applications are assessed based on sporting level. There is no cost to take part in this programme.

Benefits

  • 12 month Gold membership to QEII Leisure Centre
  • ̽»¨ÏµÁÐsport Club membership
  • Access to our experiences strength and conditioning coach
  • Access to strength and conditioning facilities (times exclusive to Talented Student-Athletes and Student-Athletes)
  • Pre- and off-season strength and conditioning programme
  • Individualised strength and conditioning programme
  • Lifestyle support with termly catch-up
  • Access to Performance Workshops

Eligibility

  • Your sport needs to be a BUCS, Olympic, Paralympic or Commonwealth games sport.
  • You need to be competing at a high level in your sport – at county level or equivalent within the past 2 years.
  • You need to be a ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ student studying at least 60 credits per year.

If you are studying at ̽»¨ÏµÁÐ and are competing at a high level in your sport, we want to support you. . Please be aware the application deadline is Sunday 4 October 2026, however, if suitable applications are submitted applications may be closed sooner.

Our Student-Athlete Programme aims to give opportunities to you if you have commitment and dedication to your sport but don't have the history or experience to qualify for our Talented-Athlete Programme.

Cost

  • £90 per academic year

Benefits

  • Access to one of our experienced strength and conditioning coaches
  • Access to strength and conditioning facilities (times exclusive to Talented/Student-Athletes)
  • Pre- and off-season strength and conditioning programme
  • Access to Performance Workshops

. Please be aware the application deadline is Sunday 4 October 2026.

Our alumni student athletes

Find out more about their stories.

̽»¨ÏµÁÐsport Stories: Anton (Judo)

̽»¨ÏµÁÐsport Stories: Barclay (Triathalon)

Strength and conditioning