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Teamwork can almost certainly be found at most universities. Universities offer a large variety of wellness programs to help build and progress social well being. Recreational Sports are some of the best ways to interact in healthy, challenging environments and also help relieve daily classroom stress.
Tai Chi is one recreational sport that UM-St. Louis offers, which was solely created to encourage physical and mental well being.
"Tai Chi is good for everybody, young and old. It is a type of Kung Fu and is based on animal movements," said Professor Shuhan Lin, Tai Chi instructor. "The objective is to combine a physical workout with an inner or more spiritual workout."
Recreational sports are often a favorite choice to spend some free time with new friends and companions. They can often help students who struggle with the constraint of a busy schedule to find time to get out and enjoy life and to meet new people.
Rec Sports offers flexible programs that have the ability to fit each student's personal taste. Wellness programs are offered for those who are looking to get into better physical shape by something other than basketball. Program levels start at a beginners pace and range through an optimum training level. Rec Sports offers Spinning, Step Jam, Body Challenge, Body Toning and Yoga for those who are looking for various types of aerobic and anaerobic workouts.
Rec sports programs run consistently throughout the year. Team sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball and volleyball are offered to the students along with many individual sports such as tennis, racquetball or golf. Martial arts such as Tai Chi and Aikido are also offered.
"I really liked the Akido class because the instructor was very composed. He helped me understand the concepts behind the art, something that isn't easy for everyone to do," said Hannah Klautke, a participant of the Akido class.
Rec Sports uses all of the university's facilities. This includes the basketball gymnasium with eight basketball goals and three volleyball courts, the fitness center equipped with brand new Nautilus fitness equipment, treadmills, Stairmasters and a weight room with free weights. Programs have access to the University's eight- lane swimming pool, racquetball/handball courts, indoor track and men's and women's locker rooms equipped with saunas.
Recreational sports programs are present opportunities for students to get out and meet new groups of people and get involved on competitive teams in various sports.
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