
University Recreation and Wellness
Challenge yourself with one of our group fitness classes, or through a personal training session. Take a lap in the Aquatics Center pools or relax in the resort-style SoVi Pool. Compete in intramural sport leagues or join a sport club to get more involved. Students can even take out a sailboat or paddleboard on the lake - or take a ride on the Heyday wakeboat for free! URecWell also promotes holistic wellness through peer wellness coaching, therapy dogs, victim advocacy, and education on alcohol, cannabis, mental health, and sexual health.
Hours of Operation & Quick Access
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Resources, Requests, Forms, and More: linktr.ee/fgcurecwell
Available Facilities and Resources
Employment Opportunities
University Recreation and Wellness is one of the largest employers of students on campus and is always in search of qualified, responsible individuals to work within our facilities and program areas We understand that a students’ class schedule is important and strive to be flexible with our scheduling. We have many different types of positions available.
- Aquatics
- Facility Operations & Membership Services
- Fitness
- Marketing
- Peer Health Education
- RecVentures
- Sport Programs
Department Facilities
University Recreation and Wellness manages multiple facilities across campus, to meet the various needs of students. Whether you are looking to swim laps or play some beach volleyball, we have the space for you!
- University Recreation and Wellness Center, featuring the outdoor Rec Deck
- Waterfront
- Aquatics Center
- SoVi Resort-style Pool
- Recreation Fields
- Recreation Outdoor Complex (ROC)
Programs
Find ways to get involved, stay active, and support your holistic health through a University Recreation and Wellness program!
- Aquatics
- Fitness
- Intramural Sports
- RecVentures
- Registered Sport Clubs
- Prevention & Wellness
Confidential Victim Advocate
The FGCU Victim Advocate provides free and confidential support to any student who has been victimized. The Advocate is trained to support victims of any incident or crime and offers emotional support, victims’ rights information, help in finding resources, and assistance in navigating and completing any processes related to the incident. Services offered include:
- Emotional support, academic support, resources both on and off-campus
- Assistance with completing and processing forms, such as victim impact statements
- Information on criminal justice process, legal rights, and protections
- Assistance in navigating medical appointments for forensic exams
- Accompanies victims to hearings, court, or law enforcement interviews
- University Title IX information and support
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- Tue, Sep 9Mindful MeditationA serene escape to mindfulness awaits you at FGCU! Let go of your stress and worries as you immerse yourself in the present by joining us for a meditation session every week. Relax, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace with us! *Must RSVP on Eagle Link to attend*
- Tue, Sep 9Responsible Host TrainingResponsible Host Training is a workshop aimed at helping students understand their role in the effort to prevent intoxication and alcohol misuse on the FGCU campus. Students will learn about safe alcohol consumption, policies and liability, bystander intervention, and the role of sober monitors. Organizations are required to complete this training in order to host social events with alcohol. YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. NO ENTRY WITHOUT AN RSVP. CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that our attendance numbers are important. If we do not have a minimum of 5 students in attendance, the training will be canceled. You cannot cancel or change your RSVP within 24 hours of the training. In the result that you change your RSVP last minute or do not show up, you will have to wait 30 days before you can sign up for another training.
- Tue, Sep 9All About URecWell @ Everglades Island: Campus ConnectionsUniversity Recreation & Wellness (URecWell) is a high energy department with many offerings. We are here to help meet the wellness needs of FGCU students. At this table, students will engage with Peer Health Educators to better understand what our department offers, current events, and ongoing initiatives.
- Wed, Sep 10Wellness Wednesday: Fun with Beer GogglesWhoa! Too much to drink tonight? Be careful! When we consume too much alcohol in a short amount of time, it can negatively impact our coordination and our ability to complete routine tasks that usually seem easy. At Fun with Beer Goggles, students will have the opportunity to complete seemingly simple tasks while wearing “Drunk Goggles” that mimic the vision while under the influence and test how well they are able to complete these activities.
- Wed, Sep 10Celebrity Cash Cab: FitnessHitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness! The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.
- Wed, Sep 10FitCrazeCome join us for the biggest group fitness event of the Fall Semester! Participants can try out different fitness classes including Pilates and Yoga! Participants can also receive food and drinks from Bahia Bowls and Gulf Coast Nutrition (while supplies last). Participants must register 24 hours in advance through the RecStore.
- Thu, Sep 11Mindful MeditationA serene escape to mindfulness awaits you at FGCU! Let go of your stress and worries as you immerse yourself in the present by joining us for a meditation session every week. Relax, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace with us! *Must RSVP on Eagle Link to attend*
- Thu, Sep 11Fun with Beer GogglesWhoa! Too much to drink tonight? Be careful! When we consume too much alcohol in a short amount of time, it can negatively impact our coordination and our ability to complete routine tasks that usually seem easy. At Fun with Beer Goggles, students will have the opportunity to complete seemingly simple tasks while wearing “Drunk Goggles” that mimic the vision while under the influence and test how well they are able to complete these activities.
- Fri, Sep 12Cash Cab: Sexual HealthHitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness! The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.
- Sat, Sep 13RecVentures: Lovers Key PaddleboardingJoin RecVentures to explore South Florida's beautiful waterways while paddleboarding. The $15 price includes paddleboard equipment, transportation and instruction. The excursion will begin at the Waterfront building for transportation at 8:30am. If you would like to participate, you must register via RecStore or the Fusion Go app. Email jdecastro@fgcu.edu if you have questions.
- Mon, Sep 15Self-Defense ClassLearn the basic self-defense skills in this specialty series of classes such as how to get away from an attacker quickly, fall safely, keep yourself safe, and more! Registration opens 24 hours in advance on the RecStore.
- Tue, Sep 16Mindful MeditationA serene escape to mindfulness awaits you at FGCU! Let go of your stress and worries as you immerse yourself in the present by joining us for a meditation session every week. Relax, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace with us! *Must RSVP on Eagle Link to attend*
- Tue, Sep 16Sailing ClinicCome out to the Waterfront and hang out with URecWell staff to learn how to sail! Wear weather appropriate clothing, sun protection and plan to spend time on the water. Register at recstore.fgcu.edu or the FGCU Go app. If you have any questions, please contact jdecastro@fgcu.edu.
- Tue, Sep 16Edit Your CreditCredit cards and debit cards look almost identical on the outside. But there are some key differences between these two pieces of plastic. Depending on the situation, it may be better to use a credit card versus a debit card. No matter which card is used, it’s always a good idea to make sure they are used responsibly. At this table, we will break down credit card facts using trivia questions and sort out the differences between credit and debit cards to help students edit their credit!
- Wed, Sep 17Wellness Wednesday: Cents-ible BudgetingUnsure about how to keep a consistent budget for the semester? Sticking to a budget can be tricky but is possible while using some tips and tricks. At this table, we will determine the difference between necessary versus luxury expenses and how to budget cents-ibly!
- Thu, Sep 18Responsible Host TrainingResponsible Host Training is a workshop aimed at helping students understand their role in the effort to prevent intoxication and alcohol misuse on the FGCU campus. Students will learn about safe alcohol consumption, policies and liability, bystander intervention, and the role of sober monitors. Organizations are required to complete this training in order to host social events with alcohol. YOU MUST RSVP FOR THIS EVENT. NO ENTRY WITHOUT AN RSVP. CANCELLATION POLICY: Please note that our attendance numbers are important. If we do not have a minimum of 5 students in attendance, the training will be canceled. You cannot cancel or change your RSVP within 24 hours of the training. In the result that you change your RSVP last minute or do not show up, you will have to wait 30 days before you can sign up for another training.
- Thu, Sep 18Celebrity Cash Cab: Student ConductHitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness! The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.
- Thu, Sep 18Mindful MeditationA serene escape to mindfulness awaits you at FGCU! Let go of your stress and worries as you immerse yourself in the present by joining us for a meditation session every week. Relax, rejuvenate, and find your inner peace with us! *Must RSVP on Eagle Link to attend*
- Fri, Sep 19Cash Cab: Financial WellnessHitch a ride on our famous yellow golf cart! If you are on main campus, we will pick you up and give you a ride to your destination within the main perimeter of campus. On your way to class or back to your room, we will ask you trivia questions related to health and wellness! The first 20 passengers will receive $5 Eagle Dollars on their Eagle Account within 1-3 business days, which can be used for student printers, laundry facilities, vending machines, dining locations. Passengers must sign a form in order to receive the $5 in their Eagle Account.
- Sat, Sep 20First Year Paddleboarding @ Wiggin’s PassJoin RecVentures to explore South Florida's beautiful waterways while paddleboarding. The $15 price includes paddleboard equipment, transportation and instruction. The excursion will begin at the Waterfront building for transportation at 8:30am. If you would like to participate, you must register via RecStore or the Fusion Go app. Email jdecastro@fgcu.edu if you have questions.
- Life of a Peer Educator: P&W LoungeAs peer educators we facilitate many different outreach events on campus throughout the week. To do all of these we learn and practice our content frequently. Here is one of the places we go to:
- Prevention and Wellness presents: Student Success and Wellness CoachingWant to achieve better sleeping habits? Feeling like you never have enough time? Wish to improve your self-care but are unsure where to start? Make a free appointment with us today!
- Prevention and Wellness presents: Taco' Bout It TuesdayWe can't taco 'bout it enough! A free taco voucher and so much more at Taco 'Bout It Tuesdays. View this article to see when you can get one!
- Outdoor OasisCheck out this article to hear about the benefits of spending time outdoors!
- Wellness Wisdom: Detoxing Your GutCheck out this article for more information on how to improve gut health!
- Wellness Wisdom: Benefits of Taking Dance Workout ClassesCheck out this article for more information on the benefits of dance workouts and where to find them!
- Wellness Wisdom: AnxietyCheck out this article to hear some facts about anxiety and resources to help!
- Stock up on SanitizerCheck out this article about the Flu, COVID, Strep Throat on our campus! Read for information regarding signs, symptoms, and prevention.