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Monday 7:30am - 9:30pm Tuesday 7am - 9:30pm Wednesday 7am - 9:30pm Thursday 7am - 9:30pm Friday 7am - 9:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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The University of Dundee is host to a high-class campus sport and exercise facility.

02/09/2026

Qualification and Employment Opportunity - Learn to be a Swimming Teacher with SpAH!

We have spaces available on our next Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) Course.

When: 8:30am - 5:30pm on 17th and 18th October, 31st October and 1st of November, 14th and 15th November, 28th and 29th November . Please note candidates must attend all dates.

Where: Sport and Active Health Swimming Pool - Practical, Sport and Active Health Meeting Room - Theory Course Delivery

How: Sign up as an external candidate via the link attached - and pay the course cost of £600.
SSTQ – 17/10/2026
Learner Booking Link - https://buff.ly/8a2v7C6
Learner Booking Deadline – 19/09/2026
SASA Course Code: 026OCT013 (please quote this in all correspondence)

It is a legal requirement that all candidates have a valid PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) membership in place before the SSTQ course start date. The PVG check must be for Children and must be registered specifically with the course organiser’s organisation. A PVG held through another organisation is not sufficient, and candidates will need to apply for an updated PVG check linked to the course organiser. New candidates will pay and additional £59 for a new PVG application or £18 for a PVG update.

Once booked onto the course we will contact candidates regarding their PVG application with SpAH.

Course Pre-requisites:

Important: Candidates should not be permitted to attend the course without the correct PVG check in place by the first day. Refunds will not be issued if candidates fail to apply in time or if PVGs are declined.
Age Requirement: Candidates must be 16 or older to apply.
Dates: Candidates must attend all dates listed to achieve the qualification

While we are recruiting teachers we also welcome those from other swim schools looking to complete their SSTQ.

Any questions regarding the course please contact [email protected].

18/08/2026

Qualification and Employment Opportunity - Learn to be a Swimming Teacher with SpAH!

We have spaces available on our next Scottish Swimming Teaching Qualification (SSTQ) Course.

When: 8:30am - 5:30pm on 17th and 18th October, 31st October and 1st of November, 14th and 15th November, 28th and 29th November . Please note candidates must attend all dates.

Where: Sport and Active Health Swimming Pool - Practical, Sport and Active Health Meeting Room - Theory Course Delivery

How: Sign up as an external candidate via the link attached - and pay the course cost of £600.
SSTQ – 17/10/2026
Learner Booking Link - https://scottishswimming.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=3D46C310E5848E7944F09A48E5D0D0EFE16CA837
Learner Booking Deadline – 19/09/2026
SASA Course Code: 026OCT013 (please quote this in all correspondence)

It is a legal requirement that all candidates have a valid PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) membership in place before the SSTQ course start date. The PVG check must be for Children and must be registered specifically with the course organiser’s organisation. A PVG held through another organisation is not sufficient, and candidates will need to apply for an updated PVG check linked to the course organiser. New candidates will pay and additional £59 for a new PVG application or £18 for a PVG update.

Once booked onto the course we will contact candidates regarding their PVG application with SpAH.

Course Pre-requisites:

Important: Candidates should not be permitted to attend the course without the correct PVG check in place by the first day. Refunds will not be issued if candidates fail to apply in time or if PVGs are declined.
Age Requirement: Candidates must be 16 or older to apply.
Dates: Candidates must attend all dates listed to achieve the qualification

While we are recruiting teachers we also welcome those from other swim schools looking to complete their SSTQ.

Any questions regarding the course please contact [email protected].

20/07/2026

💧 | Annual Swimming Pool Closure

A reminder that the annual swimming pool closure will take place on the following dates:

Monday 27 July - Sunday 9 August (inclusive)

The pool will re-open on Monday 10 August at 07:00.

During this period of closure, all swimming pool users are welcome to access our gym and exercise classes as an alternative activity option. Exercise classes will be bookable on the SpAH app or at reception.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at [email protected].

17/07/2026

Balance Challenge Winner!

Congratulations to Corey Cargill who managed to top the leaderboard with a fantastic time of 5 mins 10 seconds while balancing on a balance ball! This time was closely followed by second place winner who managed to achieve 5 mins 3 seconds.

Thanks to all the 28 SpAH members that took part. Fantastic effort from everyone! Stay tuned for the next challenge.

16/07/2026

💥 Our LIFT course is back!

Our 10-week strength training course in the Strength Hub returns on Tuesday 28 July and runs until Thursday 01 October.

Sessions will take place twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 20:30–21:30. The course kicks off with pre-testing in week 1, followed by 8 weeks of progressive training, and finishes with post-testing in week 10 📈

Cost: £80 for members | £90 for non-members

For more details, get in touch with Callum at [email protected]

18/06/2026

We’re excited to have Kings Camps return to us this with their sport and activity camps. Operating camps in the school holidays since 1991, get 5-17 year olds active, having fun and learning together! There’s over 30 sports and activities for children to get involved in whether attending for 3, 4 or 5 days in the week - giving children a fun, active and screen-free holiday! 🤸🏀 ⛹

Visit https://buff.ly/va9MiYc or call Kings Camps Membership Team on 01142632160.

15/06/2026

Spending time in Dundee this summer, or keen to check out our campus gym? 🏋️

Until 31 August, non-members are welcome to use our gym on a pay-as-you-go basis - no membership required!

No booking needed. Simply pop by the Sport and Active Health reception to purchase your day pass.

Any questions, please get in touch 💙

10/06/2026

Want to get fit fast this Summer? 😎

Try out the Fit Fast programme! A science backed initiative designed to boost your strength and cardiovascular fitness in just 6 weeks!

Based on the proven concurrent training method, Fit Fast combines strength and cardio workouts to help you see real results fast.

Programme details:
➡️ Dates: Monday 29th June 2026 - Wednesday 5th July 2026
➡️ Sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays, 07:30-08:30
➡️ Price: £70 for members | £80 for non-members

What’s included in each fully coached session:
🏋️ 45-50 minutes of structured strength training
🚲 5-10 minutes of high-intensity interval bike sprints to boost cardio fitness

Ready to get started?

Email Callum at [email protected] for more info or to book your place!

Address

Sport And Active Health, University Of Dundee
Dundee
DD14HN

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	7am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	7am - 9:30pm
Thursday	7am - 9:30pm
Friday	7am - 9:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Website

https://uod.ac.uk/spah

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