In the 2012 season, 102 University of Manitoba student-athletes maintained a 3.5 grade point average or better in their field of study, earning the prestigious honour of being named Academic All-Canadians.

Healthy minds require healthy bodies. With some of the best sport and recreation facilities in the country, the U of M takes a holistic approach and makes the university experience vibrant, challenging and fun for all students.

• Active living facilities include the Frank Kennedy Centre, the Max Bell Centre, University Stadium, the Investors Group Athletic Centre and (at the Bannatyne Campus) the Joe Doupe Recreation Centre.
• Recreation Services on both campuses touch 43 per cent of university students, faculty and staff and reach the community at large through recreation, fitness, intramural and sport programs.
• Bison Sports is among the elite interuniversity athletic programs in Canada. Sixteen Bison teams compete in nine sports: basketball, cross country, football, golf, hockey, soccer, swimming, track and field, and volleyball.