Sportcentrum VU
Sportcentrum VU is an ultra-modern and multifunctional sports centre, yet it is social and pleasant at the same time. The sports centre strives for the very best quality and guidance, at every level. This is possible because of the close connection to science, especially human movement sciences. Currently, Sportcentrum VU offers over 35 different sports; from fitness to yoga and from indoor football to boxing.
Student sports associations
Would you rather play sports at a student sports association? Then come and join one of the associations listed below with Sportcentrum VU as their home base:
Okeanos Amsterdam
Student rowing association at the national rowing course in the Netherlands, the Bosbaan, a stone's throw from the VU Campus. A diverse and open association for both top sport and sociability or sport club life. Since 1980, Okeanos has continuously supplied rowers for the Olympic Games. For more information, visit www.okeanos.nl
SVU Volleyball
The most fun and largest student volleyball club in Amsterdam. The various teams are active in the NeVoBo competition and various tournaments. The association organises monthly activities for extra fun: an introduction weekend, winter sports, a gala and much more. SVU Volleyball has 15 different committees that ensure there is never a dull moment. It is a dynamic club, where no one ever stands still and every year is different. Want to become a member? Then read on at www.svuvolleybal.nl
SVU TeniSTA
Student tennis club in Amsterdam that combines playing tennis with socialising, making it easy for you to meet new tennis buddies. TeniSTA is located at the park of ALTC de Aemstelburgh, just 10 minutes by bike from VU Amsterdam. It is possible to play free tennis all year round. Enthusiastic and want to become a member? Read more on www.tenista.nl/en
Student Sports VU (SSVU)
The umbrella organisation for student sports and all sports facilities offered by VU Amsterdam. These are the Sportcentrum VU (at Uilenstede and on the VU Campus), the clubs affiliated to SSVU and fitness/group lesson athletes. SSVU is affiliated to Student Sports Netherlands (SSN). Through national contacts with sports councils of the Netherlands, SSVU is aware of major national developments within student sports.
Of course, there are many other student sports associations in Amsterdam.
Sports and society
Sports are important to society, and science can make a valuable contribution to this. That is why VU Amsterdam invests in sports facilities and conducts research into sports and exercise. Take, for instance, the clap skate and the super seat, an innovative rowing bench that aims to improve rowing performance. In addition, research is being conducted into developments related to research on children and exercise, obesity and nutrition. At the same time, the Human Movement Sciences students at VU Amsterdam work on selecting and training athletes. By doing this, we prepare them for events such as the World Human Powered Speed Challenge, an international competition for recumbent cyclists in Nevada. They do this with the aim of breaking speed records. At the Human Performance Lab of VU Amsterdam, top athletes prepared themselves for the extreme weather conditions during the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Top-level sports regulation
Do you play sports at a high level? VU Amsterdam has a special facilities scheme for top-level athletes.