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Getting involved in sport offers numerous benefits for your well-being, personal development, and university experience.

  • Sport promotes an active and healthy lifestyle, helping to reduce stress and improve overall well-being, which is vital for managing the demands of university life.
  • Through sport, you can develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, and respect. These skills not only enhance your social interactions but also benefit your future career.
  • Individual sports teach goal-setting, discipline, and resilience – qualities that contribute to both academic and personal success.
  • Joining a sports team is a great way to meet new people and build friendships beyond the classroom. This social support network can ease your transition into university life.
  • For those with exceptional talent, our high-performance and competitive sports programmes provide an opportunity to compete at a higher level while proudly representing SPU.

Whether you participate casually or competitively, sport offers a fun and engaging way to balance academic responsibilities, stay fit, and enrich your student experience.

To get involved in sports, email our Sports Officers, Mr Tshepo Maseou at [email protected] or Ms Lusinda Bowers at [email protected].

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