Sport and Active Lifestyles

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The Leeds Beckett University website occasionally uses animations to page elements and animated gifs to add impact to pages. If you wish to stop them from playing for accessibility purposes or for personal preference then please see the guidance below. Please note that browsers sometimes change how they operate, so please refer to your browser help files to find their latest information.
How do I turn off animations?

Chrome

Chrome users will need to use browser extensions. Animation Policy from Google will help you set your own preferences.

Microsoft Edge

There is currently no way to disable animations within Microsoft Edge. Users of Edge (Chromium) browser can install the Chrome extensions above and use them.

Internet Explorer

To stop animations on a single page you can just press the 'Esc' key. This will stop the animation on that page. If you wish to restart the animations you need to refresh the page. To permanently disable the playing of animated GIF images, open Internet Options > Advanced tab. Under the Multimedia section, uncheck the Play animations in webpage check-box, click Apply and Exit and then restart your computer.

Firefox

Type about:config in Firefox address bar and hit Enter to open Settings. Search for the image.animation_mode flag and change its value from Normal to None. Once you restart Firefox this will disable animations.

Opening times

For the latest information on our opening times please view our information page. Any notifications of changes to events or access will be updated on that page.

Latest information

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Memberships

Laura Weightman | Sporting Alumni Spotlight

Leeds Beckett Sport caught up with Team GB Olympian and LBU alumni Laura Weightman recently.

Sport and Active Lifestyles are an approved Active IQ centre. All our courses are approved by the Chartered institute for the management of sport and physical activity (CIMSPA) and are recognised as national occupational standards for instructing exercise and fitness.

Train to train: Fitness courses

Two teammates working together and smiling

Junior Sports Academy

LES MILLS ™ Virtual Workouts combine fitness programs with pumping sound and motivation to workout in club at a time convenient to you. It's a truly inspiring experience that will drive amazing results.

Virtual Workouts

Clean sport commitment

All sporting participants have the right to compete in drug-free sport (Clean Sport).

Leeds Beckett University adopts the UK Anti-Doping and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact it can have on society.

We're Back

The Carnegie Sports Centre (Headingley Campus) is now open to members who are currently living/studying locally.

Opening times

Carnegie Sports Centre, Headingley Campus

Monday - 07:15 - 22:00
Tuesday - 07:15 - 22:00
Wednesday - 07:15 - 22:00
Thursday - 07:15 - 22:00
Friday - 07:15 - 22:00
Saturday - 08:15 - 18:00
Sunday - 08:15 - 18:00

City Campus Gym, Portland Building, City Campus

Monday - 07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday - 07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday - 07:00 - 19:00
Thursday - 07:00 - 19:00
Friday - 07:00 - 19:00
Weekends - Closed

The gyms are available only for students and colleagues as well as existing community members. Please note, we are unable to accept new community members at this time.

Memberships

Varsity is coming! Pride. Passion. Friendship.

Leeds Beckett University’s sports teams will compete against their University of Leeds counterparts in the return of Leeds Varsity. Get ready for a unique spectacle not to be missed. Bring your pride, passion, and friendship!

Look back at Varsity 2022

Athletic Union Kit

Sweatshirt

£30

Personalise with your team logo.
Leisurewear Full-Zip Hoodie

£36

Personalise with your team logo.
Leisurewear Women's Full-Zip Hoodie

£36

Personalise with your team logo.
Rain Jacket

£45

Personalise with your team logo.
View the full range

Visit the Leeds Beckett Kukri sports site to see the full range of kit and accessories available.