Performance sport

Last updated: 24/10/2023 14:56

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Our performance programmes enable student-athletes to continue their sporting careers alongside their education.

We are entering a new era in performance sport, which aims to support sporting excellence while also supporting student-athletes through a high level academic course.

Over the last few years, we have consistently ranked in the top 20 sporting institutions in the UK and this success is recognised with ex-students including:

Jamie Roberts (Wales Rugby)
Natalie Powell (British and Welsh Judo)
Sophie Clayton (Wales Hockey)
Elinor Snowsill (Wales Women's Rugby)
Emma Thomas (Wales Netball)
Sally Peake (Great Britain and Welsh Athletics)
Pete Gardner (Great Britain Rowing)

High Performance Programme

To aid the future development of athletes, we have developed a High Performance Programme that supports student-athletes to excel in their given sport alongside their education.

Learn more about our High Performance Programme.

Specialist programmes

We are also involved in specialist programs which aim to develop and establish Cardiff University among the top institutions in the UK.

Cricket - part of the MCCU Cricket Academy run by the MCC.
Triathlon - through partnership with Welsh Triathlon and Cardiff Metropolitan University to form the National Triathlon Performance Centre Wales (NTPCW).
Golf - in association with the R&A Individual foundation scholarships.
Rowing - through partnership with Welsh Rowing.