NOVA Sports

The NOVA Sports nucleus has as its objective the promotion of sports and physical activities among the NOVA academic community, seeking to facilitate easier integration and a healthier lifestyle for our students.

Group sports:

  • Women’s and Men’s Handball
  • Women’s and Men’s Basketball
  • Korfball
  • Women’s Futsal
  • Women’s and Men’s Rugby
  • Men’s Volleyball

NOVA Sports participates in the National University Championships in areas such as Athletics (regular training in the University Stadium), Badminton, Basketball 3×3, Bodyboard, Bridge, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Duatlo, Equitation, Climbing, Fencing, Skiing, Floorball, Soccer 7, Football, Gymnastics, Golf, Roller Hockey, Judo, Karate, Kickboxing, Swimming, Orienteering, Padel, Rowing, Water Polo, Rowing, Snowboard, Squash, Surfing, Taekwondo, Tennis, Table Tennis, Shooting, Archery (regular training at FCT), Trail, Triathlon, Sailing, Beach Volleyball, Xadrez.

NOVA Sports also develops many outdoor activities (hiking and walking among others) or relaxation (Yoga, meditation, etc).

By participating, students can acquire a Student Athlete Statute and, in obtaining an excellent result, they can have access to a Sports Merit Bag.