Inclusive Sport and Fitness Activities
- DateMonday, 23 November 2026, 16:00 - Thursday, 26 November 2026, 20:00 (UK)
- LocationSport and Fitness, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT
Discover a range of inclusive sport and fitness activities during Disability History Month. Try wheelchair racing, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair badminton, sitting volleyball and goalball in a series of beginner-friendly sessions designed to showcase accessible ways to get active. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability, with no previous experience required.
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Wheelchair Racing & Just Run (Monday 23 November | 20:00–21:00 | Athletics Track)
Wheelchair Racing & Just Run (Monday 23 November | 20:00–21:00 | Athletics Track)
Come along and try something new with Sport & Fitness! Experience wheelchair racing using specialist racing chairs, or take part in Just Run by jogging, walking or sprinting around the athletics track. With three racing chairs available, participants will take turns trying wheelchair racing while others stay active on the track. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability or experience.
Monday 23 November | 20:00–21:00 | Athletics Track
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Wheelchair Basketball (Wednesday 25 November | 18:30–19:30 | Slater, Sport & Fitness)
Wheelchair Basketball (Wednesday 25 November | 18:30–19:30 | Slater, Sport & Fitness)
Give wheelchair basketball a go in this beginner-friendly session. Learn the basics, experience playing basketball in a wheelchair and enjoy a new sporting challenge. With 11 sports wheelchairs available, participants may rotate during the session so everyone has an opportunity to get involved. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability or experience.
Wednesday 25 November | 18:30–19:30 | Slater, Sport & Fitness
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Wheelchair Badminton (Thursday 26 November | 16:00–17:00 | Munrow Arena 1)
Wheelchair Badminton (Thursday 26 November | 16:00–17:00 | Munrow Arena 1)
Try wheelchair badminton in this welcoming, beginner-friendly session. Discover the sport, have a go at some rallies and enjoy an opportunity to be active in a different way. Participants may take turns playing to ensure everyone has the chance to get involved. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability or experience.
Thursday 26 November | 16:00–17:00 | Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness
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Goalball (Thursday 26 November | 17:00–18:00 | Munrow Arena 3)
Goalball (Thursday 26 November | 17:00–18:00 | Munrow Arena 3)
Discover goalball, a team sport designed for people with visual impairments, played using a ball containing bells. Learn the rules, try out the skills involved and experience this exciting sport in a welcoming environment. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability or experience.
Thursday 26 November | 17:00–18:00 | Munrow Arena 1, Sport & Fitness
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Sitting Volleyball (Thursday 26 November | 19:30 –20:30 | Munrow Arena 1)
Sitting Volleyball (Thursday 26 November | 19:30 –20:30 | Munrow Arena 1)
Come along and try sitting volleyball with the Sport & Fitness team. This fun, inclusive session is a chance to learn the basics, work together and experience a different way to play volleyball. It’s beginner-friendly, with no previous experience required. All equipment is provided, and everyone is welcome, whatever their ability or experience.
Thursday 26 November | 19:30 –20:30 | Munrow Arena 3, Sport & Fitness