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Rec Center and Fitness

Incoming freshman we’ve all heard about the infamous freshman 15. Dining halls, late night pizza runs, and partying in general can contribute to this downfall. Most students forget about healthy eating habits and activities that can help them avoid the unhealthy pit falls of college. This section will concern itself with the Rec Center and the clubs and activities it promotes. The Division of Recreational Sports aims to Attain and preserve excellence in learning by offering opportunities to improve the quality of life by promoting healthy and active lifestyles. The Recreation Sports Center was the first university building in the United States built solely for the purpose of catering to student’s recreational needs. The primary goal of Purdue’s Division of Recreational Sports is to provide quality recreation, fitness and social experiences for students. The Co-Rec, as it is often referred to, is also open to the faculty, staff, spouses and dependents of faculty, staff and students, alumni, and guests of the University community. The Co-Rec is a state of the art building which includes the Colby Fitness Center and Boilermaker Aquatic Center ( which hosted the Big Ten Conference Swimming and Diving championships this year ). In addition to the facilities and activities offered, the Division of Recreational Sports also offers Fitness and Wellness Services for students. All in all the Rec Center offers an abundant variety of activities and services that should be used to the fullest extent.

Club Sports

Purdue University offers over 20 club sports that are open to all students. Club sports are a great way to get involved, make new friends, and take part in Purdue University athletics.

Here is a list of the club sports offered at Purdue University

Intramurals

The Co-Rec also offers Intramural sports and activities for students. There are team sports for residence halls and greek houses. There are also Individual sports activities and special events that take place in the fall and spring semesters.

Team Sports

• Flag Football
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Sand Volleyball
• Outdoor Soccer
• Slow Pitch Softball
• Wallyball
• Indoor Soccer
• 3-on-3 Basketball
• Bowling
• Dodgeball
• Ultimate Frisbee

Individual Sports

• Horseshoes
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Badminton
• Billiards
• Squash
• Racquetball
• Handball
• Darts

Special Events

• Swim Meet
• Sports Trivia
• Basketball Blast-off
• Cross Country Race
• Punt, Pass, & Kick
• Homerun Derby
• Weight Lifting

As an avid Purdue Boilermaker, I recommend that all students get involved somehow during your freshman year. The Co-Rec is a great way to have fun, meet new people, stay in shape, and be healthy at the same time. Take advantage of these services, it’d be unwise not to. Rec Center link