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.
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