Strathclyde Sports offers a variety of services designed to support you in improving and maintaining your wellbeing. Good wellbeing is about both physical and mental health.
Our staff at Strathclyde Sport can help to introduce activity into your lifestyle and support you in sustaining it so you can enjoy the physical and mental health benefits. All one-to-one sessions are bookable online.
Take time to prioritise your wellbeing with our wellness appointments.
This free 45-minute appointment is designed to look at your mental health. Whether you're seeking stress relief, improved energy, or guidance on building healthier habits, our Active Lifestyle Officer is here to help.
During your appointment, we’ll ask you to fill out a questionnaire that will provide them with more detailed information on potential issues that may affect your mental wellbeing. Our Active Lifestyle Officer will also provide you with some advice and steer you to making the right changes to improve your mental health.
Book your wellness appointment today and take the first step towards a healthier you.
These appointments are free to all members of Strathclyde Sport and non-member Staff and Students of the University, and should be booked by emailing our Active Lifestyle Officer: colin.paterson@strath.ac.uk.
Les Mills document - How to safely exercise during pregnancy
Les Mills document - Fitness for Mums to be
UK Government document - Physical activity for pregnant women
Fitpro pregnancy nutrition factsheet: What to eat when you’re expecting
Step-by-step guide on postnatal return to exercise - created by former staff member, who is also a qualified physiotherapist, Darren Coupe.
For pre/post-natal advice during exercising please contact marc.mcdaid@strath.ac.uk or david.gibson@strath.ac.uk.
If you need help while at the gym, or feel like you're not in a safe situation, go to reception and ask for 'Angela'. Strathclyde Sport staff will immediately know you need help and will be able to get you out of the situation safely and discreetly.
We run a series of seminars, workshops and courses to support you in various areas of your health and fitness.
We offer a wide range of gym services to help you meet your fitness goals.
Strathclyde Sport supports the Student & Staff Wellbeing Services through the Referral Scheme.