The University believes that sport and physical recreation are valuable elements of higher education.
Courses are also organised for recognised sports coaching awards.
The Elite Sport Programme provides coaching, competition and support in a specified range of sports for students showing outstanding sporting potential. The Sports Union organises all student representative sport, in association with the Scottish Universities Sports Federation and the British Universities Sports Association. This includes inter-university competition, and selection for Scottish and British student teams. The MacRobert Arts Centre has two theatre spaces, a gallery, a large foyer and a bar, and offers a programme of drama, film, dance, music, comedy and exhibitions all year round. Student discounts are available and information is available from the box office, telephone 461081.