The Department of Campus Recreation and the Plourde Recreation Center are committed to a student-centered approach for recreation programs and facilities. The recreation programs are designed to enrich the college experience for all participants and provide diverse opportunities that promote a sense of community, support student development and encourage the pursuit of a healthy and active lifestyle. Campus Recreation aims to meet these goals through offering a variety of intramural sports, club sports, fitness classes, and special programs. The Plourde Recreation Center is fully equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, sectorized machines and stretching/meditation areas. The facility also includes a pool, aerobics studio, saunas and multipurpose courts for open recreation activities. There are numerous opportunities for employment and leadership positions in Recreation such as Facility Supervisor, Building Staff, Intramural Official, Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor or Fitness Class Instructor. Campus Recreation takes a holistic approach when developing these goals with a person’s wellbeing in mind by seeing the connection between physical, mental, and emotional health. Campus Recreation aims to create an atmosphere that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.