We’re here to help you make the most of your time at University by providing a range of activities and facilities to help you stay fit, have fun and make new friends.
We have loads of activities on offer and there's something for everyone; from complete beginners to hardened sports fanatics, whatever you’re into and whatever your level, we're sure we have something to suit you. #WorkHardPlayHarder
Move more, get more!
Walk, run, cycle, and stay active to get points. When added up, your points can then be redeemed for a variety of goodies from on campus retailers as well as high street and sports brands. You could get free food, coffees, massages, gym memberships and more. The choice of what to redeem is yours. Just remember, the more you move, the more you get!
MDXMoves is compatible with a variety of devices and fitness trackers. Sign up, sync your device to your online account and start getting points. If you want to use mobile phone, we recommend Nokia Health Mate or the Withings Health Mate app to track and sync your activity.
There are also a exciting challenges throughout the year to get you moving more. Sign up, invite your friends and compete against your mates in your own competitions and more.
Data is automatically sent from your device to MDXMoves at the end of each day, where your points are automatically calculated by the system. In order to keep your device tracking your activity, you must open your chosen fitness app to make sure you're collecting the latest data. If you're experiencing any issues with syncing data, please email our Sports team.
This year we’re organising a Wednesday afternoon football league on the astroturf on campus. Get together with friends from your course, society, or hall of residence, and join the league. Please register by Friday 14th January 2022.
Enter your team at the Sports Office in MDX House.
Come and join in our FREE weekly social sports programme on campus. Please come already changed. Book your session via the Playwaze app available on Android and Apple devices.
| Activity | Day | Time | Location |
| Real Tennis coached student session | Monday & Thursday | 1.30 - 2.30pm | Real Tennis Court |
| Swimming | Tuesday & Thursday | 12.00 - 2.00pm | Barnet Copthall Pool |
| Open Play Basketball | Anytime | Anytime | MDX House Terrace |
| Open Play Table Tennis | Anytime | Anytime | MDX House Terrace |
Want to try something new? Keen to master another sport? Join our ‘Learn it . Love it’ programme and learn a sport from the very beginning. We have a new Learn it. Love it programme starting wek of 31 January 2022.
You can choose from a variety of activities designed to introduce you to the sport, learn the basics, and get coaching from an instructor to help you improve your skills.
Sign up to our Learn it . Love it sessions for just £4 per session or £25 for the complete 8 week block. Contact Danielle Norville in the sports office in MDX House or email d.norville@mdx.ac.uk for more information.
Current sessions include:
| Activity | Day | Time | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennis | Monday | 5.30- 6.30pm | MAC Courts | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Wednesday | 4.00 - 6.00pm | MAC Courts | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session | |
| Aerial Hoop | Tuesday | 1.45 - 2.45pm | The Fitness Pod | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Badminton | Tuesday | 7.20 - 9.20pm | Barnet Copthall Leisure Centre | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Weightlifting | Wednesday | 6.00 - 7.00pm | The Fitness Pod | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Netball | Thursday | 5.00 - 6.30pm | MAC Courts | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Lacrosse | Thursday | 5.30 - 7.00pm | 3G pitch | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
| Touch Rugby | Friday | 3.30 - 4.30pm | 3G pitch | £25 8 weeks / or £4 per session |
If you want to plan your own games with friends, you can simply book a court, equipment or pitch and get started. For more information and to book, please email our Fitness Pod team or call 020 8411 6343.
We have three floodlit, outdoor Multi Activity Courts (MAC's) on campus with markings and posts for tennis, basketball, netball and 5-a-side football. Cricket nets are also available on one of the courts.
The courts are free to members at off peak times (subject to availability) and there will be a small fee during peak hours.
We have a floodlit 3G pitch on campus with markings for two 7-a-Side football pitches.
There is an outdoor bouldering wall facility with various routes of varying levels of difficulty.
We have 4 table tennis tables and 2 basketball hoops located on the terrace area at the front of MDX House which are both free to use. The Fitness Pod can provide all equipment required either as a loan or for a small fee.
We have 2 full size rugby pitches at our Worlds End Lane sports ground in Winchmore Hill N21. The facility also has a pavilion on site with changing rooms, a bar and catering options. For hire, please email Mel Parker or call 020 8411 5893.
Join in with our mood boosting endorphin inducing active break stretch videos. In these short videos our instructors from The Fitness Pod, take you through a series of active stretches needed to re energise your body and mind with an active break. These stretch sessions can be performed anywhere, do not need tons of space to do so, simply break up your lecture or working day whenever you need to feel re-energised. Active breaks are short bursts of physical activity performed in the classroom or office as a break from regular learning and work tasks. Active breaks have been shown to have a positive effect on behaviour and attention immediately following participation, so let’s get stretching!
