Information about Sport and Active Health

University of Dundee, Old Hawkhill
DD1 4HN, Dundee
+441382384122

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8:30-17:30
  • monday: 7h-21:30
  • tuesday: 7h-21:30
  • wednesday: 7h-21:30
  • thursday: 7h-21:30
  • friday: 7h-21:30
  • saturday: 8:30-17:30
Formerly recognised as the Institute of Sport and Exercise (ISE), Sport and Active Health (SpAH) at the University of Dundee transforms lives through sport, exercise, and physical activity.

Our comment from FitFit UK about Sport and Active Health:

Welcome to Sport and Active Health, a premier sports and fitness center located in Dundee, United Kingdom. Our facility is designed to accommodate all ages and fitness levels, making it an ideal choice for everyone from students to families.

Visitors often highlight the following strengths:

  • Wide range of sports options including basketball, swimming, badminton, and more.
  • Friendly and supportive staff, mainly comprised of university students, who are always ready to assist.
  • State-of-the-art gym equipped with modern machines and well-maintained facilities.
  • A variety of classes available, catering to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced athletes.
  • A welcoming atmosphere that fosters community and encourages fitness.

While the gym is highly regarded, some users have noted a couple of areas for improvement:

  • It can get crowded during peak hours, particularly between 4-6 PM.
  • Some users find the membership costs to be high, particularly for community members.
  • Occasional inconveniences with class schedules and availability.

Overall, Sport and Active Health provides excellent facilities and a vibrant community for those looking to stay active. Whether you're swimming, lifting weights, or joining a group class, you will find a supportive environment here!

Sport and Active Health: Opinions

4.4/5 (40 Opinions)
Barbara ELSE 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: My kids attended Kings Camps here during the summer. They both loved it!

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you so much, Barbara! Glad they enjoyed it :-)

Gillian Mcmillan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you for your review, Gillian!

Ashru Jadhav 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very good place for Exercise and Sports...I found many students playing Basketball and doing exercises... Aerobics is good and feel s motivated to do Exercises here...There is a Swimming pool,Sauna,Etc...Lots of Games and Good Crowd...

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you for this lovely review Ashru. We are glad you enjoy your visits to ISE!

Jay 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym I’ve ever been to. Literally cater for ALL members of the population. So very adaptable, friendly and great facilities. Well trained staff. Brilliant classes for all levels and abilities.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

This is so lovely, Jay. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review!

Gerry Boyle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, but avoid 4-6pm always hoachin and you'll not get on any machines

Harrison S. 1 year ago

Positive experience: Good but was not satisfied with weekend opening hours considering the cost and how much equipment Puregym has in comparison.

Felippe de Medeiros Oliveira 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: SPAH offers a wide range of sports, and the gym is well-equipped for all kinds of demands. All the staff, mainly of the University of Dundee students, is kind and willing to help.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you so much, Felippe! We are very glad to hear that.

Munish 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very good facility. Highly recommended

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you very much, Munish. Glad to hear it!

Nikhil Reji Mathew 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best gym out there. Way too better than the smelly Puregym. I've been a member of this gym since 2021 and have had a very good experience so far. In between just for a change I tried going to PureGym and that was one of the worst decisions I took. The gym has all the modern equipment. There are also a few indoor courts here and you will be able to experience playing inside by taking a membership in one of the sports clubs. Recently ISE has introduced the Advagym app and it has been a very good incentive for going to gym

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Nikhil. We are so glad you are enjoying Advagym!

Allie Macleod 2 years ago

Positive experience: Good facilities. Very expensive.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Hi Allie, thanks for your review. If you would like to discuss membership options and costs, please come and speak to us.

Pauline McGilchrist 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love my circuit and aerobics classes and enjoy my swim afterwards. Facilities are great and staff are so friendly and helpful . I've met lots of lovely people.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you so much for such a lovely review, Pauline! We are glad to hear this.

Julia Hendry 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: What can I say. I want to keep this gym secret as it is just a perfect gym. Catering for all ages.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you so much, Julia! That's lovely to hear. Much appreciated.

Bruce Miller 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and an easy clock-in system meaning there is very little waiting around

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you for your review, Bruce. We are glad you find our entry process quick and simple! Enjoy your visits.

Brian Morrison 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Look good, load of new machines.

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Thank you for your review, Brian. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the new equipment!

Koustav Purkait 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: 1.University managed sports and gym center. They have recently refurbished and upgraded the gym. Added new equipments and the gym looks awesome. 2.The fee is on the higher side. 3.Basketball, badminton, squash, swimming pool, volleyball , lawn Tennis courts are available. 4.They also have group session

Steve Frearson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great to head back after 2yrs absence due to covid. Good to catch up with everyone again

Dennis Heng 2 years ago

Positive experience: I signed up with this gym here as I'm a student of the university - prices are generally affordable and staff are pleasant. Equipment is well-maintained but at times the cleaning equipment run out. Does get crowded at peak hours so do avoid coming here if you don't like crowds.

Tilda Watson 2 years ago

Negative experience: Edit: since this review there has been some staff turn over, some people are lovely, some desk staff are unbelievably rude. I also had problems with my membership, I was told it had been cancelled and they continued to charge me… I never got my money back.. beware First review: In here often, staff are always friendly and are happy to answer questions, clean too!

Sport and Active Health
Sport and Active Health

Hi Tilda, thanks for your review. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If you would like to discuss this further, please email us at [email protected].

Boris Veselinov 2 years ago

Positive experience: A comfortable and spacious place to exercise, play various of sports such as basketball, volleyball and overall decently equipped with various spaces needed a sports building.

jacqueline macfarlane 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Swimming 3 times a week. Great staff and facility

Catherine Moore 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have attended many different classes and swimming pool all started on-time class leaders excellent. Staff more than keen to help solve any problems. Great value for money.

o marrr 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great for all sports

ALAK 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good gym which has everything from cardio to heavy lifting

lorna Drummond 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly and clean.

Luke 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff are helpful and the equipment, although some is dated, is excellent

Michael Grieve 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to exercise

Trevor Fenton 3 years ago

Negative experience: Class schedules are very thin and classes are repeatedly being cancelled at the last minute with little more than a shrug. Community membership is expensive. It's terrible value when they cancel such a large percentage of classes, offering no replacements and no fee reductions.

Catherine Simpson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym and friendly and helpful staff.

Najeeb Mahmoud 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This place has all the exercise and necessary facilities required in any world class sports centre including easy access for disabled persons.

jamie s 4 years ago

Negative experience: Poor facilities for lifting. Unable to use changing facilities. Only allowed to exercise for 45 minutes at a time. Staff will be there to remind you 40 minutes after you begin and to give you a "5 minute warning" Closes early, only open 5 days per week. Rude staff. Even with your student discount you're better going to puregym or dundee strength unit down the road.

Duncan Stewart 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Circuit class very well organised, glad to be back

Rahul Raj 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect Gym with all equipment...amazing personal trainers too...

Caneisa Kira 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Staff are really nice.

Leon Harkins 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: On my way!

Stephen faisal 7 years ago

Negative experience: Close early and expensive

Jessica Paccha 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: great place for exercise!!!! a variety of classes together with a full equiped gym make this center perfect!!!!

Johnny Li 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Lovely facility. I bit pricey if you're not a student.

Sook Cheng 7 years ago

Positive experience: Adequate equipment but gets very busy at peak times

Mark Chamberlain 7 years ago

Positive experience: Not the best of experiences at this university of Dundee run outfit. Unfortunate really as the facilities on offer are now very good and available to the public at competitive prices.

Antonio M 8 years ago

Positive experience: You can find a lot of sports in the university institute for sports. Nice staff and equipment

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