Maintaining good health and the vigor required to live life at its fullest can sometimes be challenging. We want to encourage the entire university community to experience enjoyable ways to pursue healthy lifestyles, develop optimal personal fitness, and combat stress.
Enhance or develop your sport and fitness skills, meet new people, and discover the joys of friendly competition. Learn how fitness, recreation, and sport activities can help deal with the stresses of academic life, help you lose those extra pounds, and improve your overall functional fitness.
Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff help you discover the joy of movement and tap into your inner child.
NORTHWESTERN RECREATION MISSION
NU Recreation provides a variety of recreation, fitness, and sport activities designed to foster individual development, enrich university life, and engage the university community in positive lifestyle choices.
Northwestern has long recognized that a quality education includes both formal classroom and extracurricular learning opportunities. The University has endorsed the classical concept of "A Healthy Mind In A Healthy Body," by making available a variety of quality physical recreation, sport and fitness opportunities.
NORTHWESTERN RECREATION VISION
To facilitate world-class fitness and recreation experiences for students, faculty, staff, and the University community.
NORTHWESTERN RECREATION CORE VALUES
- Safety: Provide participants a safe and secure environment.
- Service: Provide a helpful & welcoming environment.
- Quality: Provide valued, memorable programs, services and experiences.
- Teamwork: Staff behavior reflects Northwestern Recreation values.
- Education: Foster individual development through teaching, mentoring, and provision of leadership opportunities.
- Stewardship: Make efficient & effective use of university resources.
