As one strolls the campus of Old Dominion University, obediently following the blue and white paw trails sketched throughout the campus, one may be overwhelmed with the beating and banging of construction crews lining w. 47th St. Along with the udding trees and antsy college students are construction crews working steadily to complete one of Old Dominion Universities latest campus enhancement project, the Student Recreation Center.
During the Fall 2006 semester, the Health and Physical Education Building was demolished in an effort to make way for a new, state-of-the-art recreational facility. The 15, 000 square ft. Student Reacreation Center will include a hardwood gym, multipurpose courts, indoor swimming pool, cardio theatre, indoor running track, 2-story climbing wall, four fitness studios, three racuetball courts, a Wi-Fi and a juice bar.
According to Dr. Marbury, Director of the Recreational Sports Department, " The Student Recreation Center will be a great place for students, faculty, and staff to come and participate in the programs and services offered through the Recreational Sports Departmnet all for free in the convenience of campus."
To experience the wonders of the Student Recreation Center yourself, visit the Recreational Sports Department located at 4700 Powhatan Avenue.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
SRC Mania ... The In's & Out's of the Student Recreation Center (COMM 366 Final Project)
As an incoming freshmen, it is imperative that one embark on all of the royal realms of the Old Dominion University campus. From the shops and cafes of the University Village to the departments and offices of the University Webb Center, Old Dominion University has numerous outlets for students to egange in activities stimulating the modern mind. However, none will capture your mind , body and attention as will the Student Recreation Center.
Located at 4700 Powhatan Avenue, the Student Recreation Center (SRC) serves as the center of health and fitness within the ODU campus community. At 15,00 square feet, the Student Recreation Center grants Old Dominion University students, faculty, staff and alumni access to hardwood gyms, multipurpose courts, indoor swimming pool, cardio theatre, indoor running track, 2-story climbing wall, four fitness studios, three racuetball courts, a Wi-Fi and a juice bar. In this blog, I will guide you through the in-s and out's of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) equipping you with the knowledge needed to experience a fun, fit time here at Old Dominion University.
Built to stimulate the modern mind through health and fitness, the Student Recreation Center seeks to expose monarchs to fitness through creative, fun activity. In an effort to do this, the Recreational Sports Department built a Rock Climbing Wall . Located at the front entrance of the SRC, the Rock Climbing Wall is open to all students, faculty and staff with a University identification Card. Each rock climbing participant is required to attend a mandatory 30 minute clinic explaining safety tips and regulations.
Once one has passed the rock climbing wall, one may find themselves in aww of the massive amount of exercise euipment in the designated exercise area. In the ntrance of the Student Recreation Center, adjacent to the rock climbing wall lies the two story fitness equipment/exercise area. In this area, monarchs can proceeed to use all fitness euipment at their own pace and leisure for their personal workout sessions.
Directly behind the fitness/exercise area lies the Main Gym. The Main Gym is a popular aspect of the Student Recreation Center. Home to three full basketball courts, the Main Gym serves as the location for competitive, play for students interested in recieving a fast paced workout in a friendly, competitive setting. Although many use this space as a place to play basketball, others visit this area for its indoor running track outlining its upper level.
Another major element of the Student Recreation Center is the MAC Gym. The MAC Gym is home to the Indoor Hockey Court, Indoor Soccer Court and more Basketball Courts. The MAC Gym can be found in the rear of the Student Recreation Center to the left of the Raquetball Courts.
Lastly we come to the studio area of the SRC. In the studio area lies numerous fitness stuios for non-traditional group fitness classes. Non-traditional group fitness classes that take place in the studio includes Yoga, "AbsoLutely", AbsoGlutely", Zumba, Pilates and many more. The fitness stuio area is located at the rear of the Student Recreation Center across from teh racquetball court area.
The Student Recreation Center is a great place to visit for a fun, fit workout in a relaing setting with friends and peers. To gain access to the Student Recreation Center (SRC) one must present a University Identification Card, and attend a 5 minute workout clinic managed by the Recreational Sports Department.
Located at 4700 Powhatan Avenue, the Student Recreation Center (SRC) serves as the center of health and fitness within the ODU campus community. At 15,00 square feet, the Student Recreation Center grants Old Dominion University students, faculty, staff and alumni access to hardwood gyms, multipurpose courts, indoor swimming pool, cardio theatre, indoor running track, 2-story climbing wall, four fitness studios, three racuetball courts, a Wi-Fi and a juice bar. In this blog, I will guide you through the in-s and out's of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) equipping you with the knowledge needed to experience a fun, fit time here at Old Dominion University.
Built to stimulate the modern mind through health and fitness, the Student Recreation Center seeks to expose monarchs to fitness through creative, fun activity. In an effort to do this, the Recreational Sports Department built a Rock Climbing Wall . Located at the front entrance of the SRC, the Rock Climbing Wall is open to all students, faculty and staff with a University identification Card. Each rock climbing participant is required to attend a mandatory 30 minute clinic explaining safety tips and regulations.
Once one has passed the rock climbing wall, one may find themselves in aww of the massive amount of exercise euipment in the designated exercise area. In the ntrance of the Student Recreation Center, adjacent to the rock climbing wall lies the two story fitness equipment/exercise area. In this area, monarchs can proceeed to use all fitness euipment at their own pace and leisure for their personal workout sessions.
Directly behind the fitness/exercise area lies the Main Gym. The Main Gym is a popular aspect of the Student Recreation Center. Home to three full basketball courts, the Main Gym serves as the location for competitive, play for students interested in recieving a fast paced workout in a friendly, competitive setting. Although many use this space as a place to play basketball, others visit this area for its indoor running track outlining its upper level.
Another major element of the Student Recreation Center is the MAC Gym. The MAC Gym is home to the Indoor Hockey Court, Indoor Soccer Court and more Basketball Courts. The MAC Gym can be found in the rear of the Student Recreation Center to the left of the Raquetball Courts.
Lastly we come to the studio area of the SRC. In the studio area lies numerous fitness stuios for non-traditional group fitness classes. Non-traditional group fitness classes that take place in the studio includes Yoga, "AbsoLutely", AbsoGlutely", Zumba, Pilates and many more. The fitness stuio area is located at the rear of the Student Recreation Center across from teh racquetball court area.
The Student Recreation Center is a great place to visit for a fun, fit workout in a relaing setting with friends and peers. To gain access to the Student Recreation Center (SRC) one must present a University Identification Card, and attend a 5 minute workout clinic managed by the Recreational Sports Department.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Just Dance (Individual Post 14)
As the warmth of the blossoming spring weather takes over the Old Dominion University campus community, the Recreational Sports Department invites you to join them and the men of 3D for a a few, new workout class. Just Dance is a fan and interactive dance class that will keep one's heart rate up while keeping the feet moving.
For this night of dancercise fun, the Recreational Sports Department and the men of 3D encourage students, faculty and staff to come out and dance to some of the hottest hip hop/ R&B/ Pop/ Rock/ Salsa/ Baltimore Club/ Go Go an dmuch, much more.
The Just Dance exercise class is free to all Old Dominion University students, faculty and staff. According to Just Dance event hosts," the class encourgages a healthy heart, mind, body and soul" the also warn, " be ready to sweat!".
More Information:
The Just Dance exercise class will be held on Sunday evenings from 7pm-8pm at the Old Dominion University Student Recreation Center. For more information, contact Group Fitness Coordinator Lee Graves at either 683, 3384 or lgraves@odu.edu.
For this night of dancercise fun, the Recreational Sports Department and the men of 3D encourage students, faculty and staff to come out and dance to some of the hottest hip hop/ R&B/ Pop/ Rock/ Salsa/ Baltimore Club/ Go Go an dmuch, much more.
The Just Dance exercise class is free to all Old Dominion University students, faculty and staff. According to Just Dance event hosts," the class encourgages a healthy heart, mind, body and soul" the also warn, " be ready to sweat!".
More Information:
The Just Dance exercise class will be held on Sunday evenings from 7pm-8pm at the Old Dominion University Student Recreation Center. For more information, contact Group Fitness Coordinator Lee Graves at either 683, 3384 or lgraves@odu.edu.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Healthy Bagels...Umm Umm Good! (Post12)
With the highly anticipated opening of the Old Dominion University Student Recreations Center, students, faculty and staff have become enthralled in the state-of-the-art equipment,studios, fitness courts and running tracks. Although the Recreation Center opened March 2009, it is still undergoing renovations. One of the most anticipated additions of the Student Recreation Center is the Einstein Brothers Bagel Cafe.
As of the beginning of Fall 2009 Semester, students, faculty and staff will be able to engage in a fun fit workout with the follow up of a hearty, bagel snack all in the convenience of the Student Recreation Center. With your University Identification Card, students faculty and staff can swipe in a dine.
As of the beginning of Fall 2009 Semester, students, faculty and staff will be able to engage in a fun fit workout with the follow up of a hearty, bagel snack all in the convenience of the Student Recreation Center. With your University Identification Card, students faculty and staff can swipe in a dine.
Einstein Bros. is a registered trademark of Eisntein and Noah Corp., a a wholly owned subsidary of Einstein Noah Restaurant Group Inc. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Einstein and Noah Corporation currently operates over 330 and licences over 100 Einstein Bros. Bagels locations throughout the United States. Einstein Bros. Bagels specializes in bagels and coffees.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Outdoor Adventure Fitness: (Individual Post 4)
As the spring weather steadily approaches, many are eager to head outdoors for some outdoor adventure fun. Although traditionally, many workout out in gym, there are numerous other fun ways to exercise. One pf these ways is through the power of outdoor fitness. In an affort to promote healthy living through fun, adventurous programs, the Old Dominion University Recreational Sports Depertment has launch its
View Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) in a larger map'>Outdoor Adventure Program.
The Outdoor Adventure Program organizes organizes trips, events, clinics, and more with an outdoor adventure theme. Goals of the program includes to increase participants' appreciation and protection of natural resources as well as opportunities for personal exploration, growth and leadership development through their participation in outdoor activities.
Some of the upcoming Outdoor Adventure events include:
1. Wilderness Backpacking : Friday, April 3rd-Sunday,April 5th
St. Mary's Wilderness area is the largest wilderness area in Virginia and is located in the Blue RidgeMountains. This weekend of backpacking explores the elevations ranging from 1, 700 feet to 3, 400 feet and includes the drain-ages of Cellar Hollow, Spy Run, and the upper part of the Saint Mary's River. Along the Saint Mary's there are ponds of native trout, trails lined with rhododendron and mountain laurel, and a lovely waterfall waiting to be discovered. Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and participant backpack.
2. Mountain Backpacking: Sunday, April 12th
Pump up your tires because we're headed out for a day of mountain biking. Trip includes bikes (or bring your own), transportation, park fees, and trip leaders.
3. Shenandoah River Canoe & Camping: Friday, April 17th- Sunday, April 19th
Grab your paddle because we're headed down the river! This trip com-bines camping and canoeing on the Shenandoah River. Participants will cover over twenty miles of the river (dependent on weather), see the Shenandoah Valley from a new perspective, and set up a primitive camp along the banks of the river! Trip includes trip leaders, transportation, group camping equipment and canoes.
To learn more information regarding how you can join your fellow monarchs in the outdoor fun, visit the Recreational Sports Department located in the Student Recreation Student at 4700 Powhatan Avenue , Room 1207. Or, contact OAP Coordinator Bridget Nemeth at bnemeth@odu.edu.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words... (Gibbs & Warhover Post)
When looking at pictures, many become engulfed in the images that meet their eye. Whether flipping through the family photo albums or clicking through your bff's latest facebook album, pictures contain numerous meanings touching upon our heart strings and emotions. In the COMM 366 Journalism in the Digital Age we discussed Gibbs & Warhover's reading detailing visual concepts ( salience, coherence, organization and impact). Below I have posted four pictures that captured my eye. Read further and see how the visula concepts fit into these photos.
Visual Coherence:
Visual Coherence is defined as the extent to which visual elements of a composition are tied together with color, shape, image, lines of sight, theme, etc.
In this image, the images, font and color all capture the audiences attention . All of the images are connected with the meaning of the photo.
Visual Impact:
Visual impact id defined as the overall affect and appeal that a visual composition has on an audience.
This image is a great example of visual impact. At first glance the audience is taken off guard at the image of a women's breast, but at further glance one can see the image of eyeballs.
Visual Salience:
Visual Salience is defined as the importance or prominence of a visual element.
In this photo, the artist used lines to develop numerous other attention grabbing shapes.
Visual Organization:
Visual Organization is defined as the pattern arrangement that relates the elements of the visual essay in a way that makes it easier for readers/viewers to comprehend.
In this photo, the viewer is able to look at the maps and follow the arrows to an enlarged image that is highlighted on the map.
Visual Coherence:
Visual Coherence is defined as the extent to which visual elements of a composition are tied together with color, shape, image, lines of sight, theme, etc.
In this image, the images, font and color all capture the audiences attention . All of the images are connected with the meaning of the photo.
Visual Impact:
Visual impact id defined as the overall affect and appeal that a visual composition has on an audience.
This image is a great example of visual impact. At first glance the audience is taken off guard at the image of a women's breast, but at further glance one can see the image of eyeballs.
Visual Salience:
Visual Salience is defined as the importance or prominence of a visual element.
In this photo, the artist used lines to develop numerous other attention grabbing shapes.
Visual Organization:
Visual Organization is defined as the pattern arrangement that relates the elements of the visual essay in a way that makes it easier for readers/viewers to comprehend.
In this photo, the viewer is able to look at the maps and follow the arrows to an enlarged image that is highlighted on the map.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Spring Into Fitness: Student Recreation Center Edition (Individual Post 4)
As one strolls the campus of Old Dominion University, obediently following the blue and white paw trails sketched throughout the campus, one may be overwhelmed with the beating and banging of construction crews lining w. 47th St. Along with the udding trees and antsy college students are construction crews working steadily to complete one of Old Dominion Universities latest campus enhancement project, the Student Recreation Center.
During the Fall 2006 semester, the Health and Physical Education Building was demolished in an effort to make way for a new, state-of-the-art recreational facility. The 15, 000 square ft. Student Reacreation Center will include a hardwood gym, multipurpose courts, indoor swimming pool, cardio theatre, indoor running track, 2-story climbing wall, four fitness studios, three racuetball courts, a Wi-Fi and a juice bar.
According to Dr. Marbury, Director of the Recreational Sports Department, " The Student Recreation Center will be a great place for students, faculty, and staff to come and participate in the programs and services offered through the Recreational Sports Departmnet all for free in the convenience of campus."
To experience the wonders of the Student Recreation Center yourself, visit the Recreational Sports Department located at 1015 W. 47th Street to schedule a tour.
During the Fall 2006 semester, the Health and Physical Education Building was demolished in an effort to make way for a new, state-of-the-art recreational facility. The 15, 000 square ft. Student Reacreation Center will include a hardwood gym, multipurpose courts, indoor swimming pool, cardio theatre, indoor running track, 2-story climbing wall, four fitness studios, three racuetball courts, a Wi-Fi and a juice bar.
According to Dr. Marbury, Director of the Recreational Sports Department, " The Student Recreation Center will be a great place for students, faculty, and staff to come and participate in the programs and services offered through the Recreational Sports Departmnet all for free in the convenience of campus."
To experience the wonders of the Student Recreation Center yourself, visit the Recreational Sports Department located at 1015 W. 47th Street to schedule a tour.
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