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.
Accessible features
We have a range of accessible and inclusive features available at both our Mayflower Gym and Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre, including equipment known as Inclusive Fitness Items (IFI), gender-neutral changing villages and a swimming pool hoist.
Visit the facility page for more information on the features available at each centre.
Accessible sessions, classes and courses
From supported personal training sessions and wheelchair workouts to Accessible sailing, we've got something for everyone.
Discounts, free trials and financial support
We are working with the Student Disability and Inclusion team at the university offering support, tours and a trial of our facilities to those referred to us.
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, include their full name, email address and date of birth in the email. We'll use this information to create their free account so they can accompany you to the facility. You don't need to send us any supporting documentation to confirm their carer status.