Established in 2014 to promote professional sporting activities at the University and as a centre for advanced research in Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Sports Technology. To make the University of Port Harcourt the choice destination in West Africa, for Sports Science research and High Performance. To create opportunities for community based sports and recreation programmes.

PERFORMANCE RECORDS

A. Nigerian University Games

20th Games (2004) 1st position out of 62 universities

21st Games (2007) 1st position out of 64 universities

22nd Games (2009) 1st position out of 71 universities

23rd Games (2011) 1st position out of 71 universities

24th Games (2014) 1st position out of 73 universities

25th Games (2017) 1st position out of 78 universities

B. West African University Games

11th Games (2003) 1st position out of 80 universities

12th Games (2008) 1st position out of 76 universities

13th Games (2012) 1st position out of 81 universities

14th Games (2018) University of Port Harcourt to host

Academic Programmes approved by the University Senate

Post Graduate Diplomas:

• Sports Medicine
• Sports Massage
• Sports Marketing
• Sports Broadcasting / Journalism
• Fitness and Recreation

Staff: 40% (Uniport); 40% (Partner Institutions / experts) 20% (Industry)

Professional Training

• Coaching Clinics
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Coaches’ certification
• Symposia
• High Performance Training

FACILITIES

• Indoor training and competition facilities
• Synthetic athletic track with a warm-up track and accessories
• Olympic – standard Myrtha technology swimming pool
• Football pitches ( with training pitches)
• Cricket oval
• Squash court
• Tennis courts
• Modern and well-fitted Athletes’ Hostel