At UWS we recognise the transformative power of physical activity and sport in enabling health and wellbeing. University is an exciting time in your life and we are here to help you make the most of this experience and to provide opportunities to ensure you keep your body active as well as your mind.

As part of this commitment we offer FREE gym memberships to all of our students and staff at our UWS operated facilities. 

Our passion for sport and exercise extends far beyond our free student and staff gym access. We have a range of sport teams across numerous disciplines and our students represent UWS in individual competition as well. Team UWS members represent us at Scottish and British level university competition. Meanwhile the UWS Sport Scholarship programme offers a range of financial support, performance services and academic flexibility to our highest performing student-athletes. Through sport we aim to support the preparation of high-performance athletes and high-performing people.      

In addition, we enjoy a number of strategic partnerships with sporting organisations which benefit our students in a range of ways. This includes the development of Team UWS itself and benefits across numerous academic subject areas from events management, sports journalism and our sport courses through placement opportunities and guest lectures. Our current institutional partners include St Mirren FC, Caledonia Gladiators, Ayr Rugby and Celtic FC Women’s Team.

We also work with a wider group of Sport Governing Bodies, local clubs and facility operators who work with us and our students to provide the best experience possible to Team UWS members.   

The University has also developed a reputation for excellence in sport and exercise science. Our growing portfolio of programmes integrate biological and behavioural approaches to enhance human health and performance.

UWS Sport Privacy Notice (pdf)

Get Active at UWS

UWS Sport is proud that all UWS staff and students benefit from FREE access to UWS operated gym facilities. We also welcome our local community to access our facilities.

Discover more about the sports, teams and exercise on offer around the campuses at UWS.

Read our Health Commitment Statement Here

UWS Sports Facilities Terms and Conditions of Use (pdf)

UWS Sport operate a gym within the Ayr Campus. It is located just off the Atrium and overlooks the river, in room 2.090. The gym offers a wide range of equipment and our staff are on hand to help you reach your fitness goals

The gym caters for all fitness interests and abilities, and there are a wide range of facilities available including cardio, abs and core equipment, fitness classes, free weights zone, functional training area and a resistance training area. Facilities also include onsite shower and changing areas.

The gym boasts a wide range of equipment including, Star Trac cardio machines, a range of resistance machines, barbells and dumbbells. 

Facilities include free onsite parking for all users.

PERSONAL TRAINING

UWS sport has agreement in place to allow UWS approved personal trainers to provide support services within our UWS operated Gym facilities. For more information regarding provision on Ayr Campus please contact Colin Drew (Sports Operations Manager) via colin.drew@uws.ac.uk

CONTACT US

The UWS Ayr Campus Gym offers our facility users a number of communication platforms to get the latest news and to get in touch with our team. 

UWS students and staff at Dumfries Campus can access the gym and sports hall within the Dumfries & Galloway College building as part of the wider Crichton Campus partnership.

Sports Hall 

The sports hall can accommodate a range of activities such as badminton, netball and volleyball. The facility and equipment available are ample to support a wide range of sports and recreation programmes.  

The changing and individual showering facilities are situated next to the sports hall and fitness suite. 

There are also a range of community facilities within the area.

Fitness Suite 

The fitness suite comprises a range of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.

Opening hours 

The current opening hours for staff and students are below:

  • Monday to Friday 7am-9am and 12.30pm-1.25pm
  • Monday and Wednesday - 4.30pm-5.45pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday - 4.30pm-8.45pm

Access is only permitted at the moment to those who have completed induction prior to the pandemic. Inductions are not currently running for new members. 

Contact us 

For more information you can get in touch with our staff team through: 

Email: SportDumfries@uws.ac.uk

UWS Sport operate a gym within the Lanarkshire Campus. It’s located in Building 1 on the ground floor next to the Restaurant and benefits from an exciting fitness suite and group fitness areas. The gym offers a wide range of equipment, and our staff are on hand to help you reach your fitness goals. The gym and fitness classes are available for all to use, you don't need to be a UWS student or a member of staff, everyone is welcome. The gym caters for all fitness interests and abilities.

All UWS students and staff benefit from free membership. Other facility users can access the gyms using a pay-as-you-go model, or if you intend on using the gym on a regular basis we have a range of memberships starting from just £14 per month. 

MEMBERSHIPS 

University of the West of Scotland welcomes our students, staff and wider community to access our gym facilities. The University provides FREE membership to all students and staff. UWS Sport also offers amazing value memberships for the wider community.

Facilities and Equipment

Our Lanarkshire Campus Gym has superb facilities to enable you to reach your fitness goals. It has a fully equipped cardiovascular and fixed resistance area, functional training zone and strength & conditioning area. It also has areas for our instructor led group fitness classes.

Facilities also include modern onsite changing and shower facilities. Free car parking is also available.

OPENING HOURS 

Opening times are below:

Monday - Friday: 7.30am – 8.30pm

Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 1pm


CONTACT US 

You can get in touch with our team via: 

UWS Sport operate a gym within the Paisley Campus. It is located on Level 3 of the Students’ Union building. The gym offers a wide range of equipment and our staff are on hand to help you reach your fitness goals.

The gym caters for all fitness interests and abilities, and there are a wide range of facilities available including a cardio zone, abs and core area, fitness classes, free weights zone, functional training area and a resistance training area. Facilities also include onsite shower and changing areas.

The gym boasts a wide range of equipment including, Star Trac cardio machines, a wide range of resistance machines, barbells and dumbbells. In addition to this the gym facilities include functional areas comprising a range of equipment including boxing bags and suspension training stations. 

Facilities also include free onsite parking for all users.

MEMBERSHIPS 

University of the West of Scotland welcomes our students, staff and wider community to access our gym facilities. The University provides free membership to all students and staff. UWS Sport also offers amazing value memberships for the wider community.  

CONTACT US

The UWS Paisley Campus offers our facility users a number of communication platforms to get the latest news and to get in touch with our team. You can get in touch with our team through: 

OUTDOOR GYM

Based in the heart of the Paisley Campus our brand new facility provides a wide range of facilities that will provide a positive atmosphere for our community to ensure they feel motivated to achieve their fitness goals.

The UWS outdoor Gym is a fantastic way to get yourself fit and healthy while enjoying an outdoor fitness experience. Our well designed gym is based around developing technology within the outdoor fitness sector. The site now boasts a full resistance cardio suite where you can select your desired level of intensity through our digital screens and full resistance on strength equipment machines including weights up to 130kg, all incorporated in a fully functional fitness space that caters for all levels of fitness and includes the below highlighted zones:

  • Agility Zone
  • Cardio Zone
  • Resistance Training Zone
  • Functional Training Zone
  • Fitness Class/Free Fit Zone
Last updated: 30/01/2024