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Department of Recreational Sports
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612-625-6800
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The Department of Recreational Sports
Announcements
UPlan Medica Fit Choices Now Available
Employees at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities enrolled in UPlan Medica health care plans are are eligible for a $20-a-month reimbursement after working out at Recreational Sports facilities. View more information, click on the button below.
COA Trips & Clinics Registration
Are you looking for an adventure? The Center for Outdoor Adventure (COA) has several exciting trips and clinics still available to take advantage of this semester. COA offers camping trips, horseback riding, rock climbing and many other opportunities to venture out and enjoy the Minnesota landscape. Space is limited and spots are filling fast. Stop by COA and sign up today!
Fitness Instructor Training
The Fitness programs offers Instructor Training for individuals with a passion for fitness and a dedication for helping others. The Instructor Training program consists of 40+ initial hours of formal classroom and studio training, including: basic exercise science, teaching techniques, cueing and choreography, safety and injury prevention, and an introduction to specialty classes. Spring training sessions are available for Personal Training, Group Fitness Instruction, and Spin Instruction.
Summer Youth Camp Registration
St. Paul Gymnasium
Friday, February 10
Believe it or not, summer is just around the corner! Recreational Sports offers youth camps each summer for children ages 5-15. Mix and match your camp choices week by week as desired. Weekly camps in a variety of topics are divided by four general categories. Camp registration opens on Friday, February 10.
Introduction to Kettlebells Workshops
University Recreation and Wellness Center
February through May (dates vary)
This 50-minute introductory workshop will cover the fundamentals of kettlebell training. 3-5 fundamental kettlebell exercises will be conducted under the guidance of a personal trainer. This is not a progressive class. There is a one-time $8 fee (per class) payable at the Cashier's Office in Minneapolis. Please bring receipt to class. For a list of dates, view the Group Fitness schedule.
Events
Jam Week - Free Group Fitness Classes
University Recreation and Wellness Center | St. Paul Gymnasium
January 23-29, 2012
All spring semester Group Fitness classes will be free from January 23-29. Stop by the University Recreation and Wellness Center or St. Paul Gymnasium and try out one of the many classes available. For class times and descriptions, visit the Group Fitness page.
QUICK HOURS / SPRING 2012
Mpls. Rec Center
Monday - Thursday |
St. Paul Gym
Monday - Thursday |
*All facilities will be closed on March 16, 2012. There will be reduced hours from March 10-17 and on April 8.
For a complete list of hours, visit the Facilities links located within the new grey horizontal navigation bar above the banner.
QUICK SCHEDULES
January Pool Schedules
For updated schedule, call (612) 625-6800 then press option #5.
Spring Group Fitness Schedule
Spring Group Fitness classes will take place from January 23 through May 8, 2012. All classes will be free from January 23-29 for Jam Week.
Join the Recreational Sports Listserv
Coming Soon in 2013
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Courses
Gift of Fitness
A Small 'Thank You' from Rec Sports
Each year, Recreational Sports takes time to give thanks to the University of Minnesota community for helping the department accomplish yet another year filled with encouraging stories that enrich the campus experience. Click on the button below to check out some great deals available to you this holiday season!
