Recreation Wellness Services offers a variety of fitness and wellness programs including Intramural Sports and Leagues, Group Fitness Classes , Informal Recreation and Fitness Center, Instructional Programs, and Special Events.  The department is responsible for overseeing the campus recreational facilities as well as providing a variety of fitness & wellness opportunities on and off campus.  For the highly active participants, programs such as Group Exercise and Spinning are available. Those seeking mindfulness based programming can enjoy our Yoga and Pilates programs.  Those who may be more independent and self guided might be interested in our weights and cardio opportunities. For those seeking personal assistance there are limited opportunities existing for one-on-one Personal Training.  The center offers mini-screenings, fitness walking programs, educational wellness classes, and fitness assessments.

Facilities

§  July 11, 2008:  University Athletic Center closes for renovation and integration into the new recreational facilities due to open August 2009. 

§  August 18, 2008: University Fitness at the BioPark opened to the public.  This is a new Fitness and Conditioning Center located in UMB's BioPark just west of the main campus.  

§  August 1, 2009:  The new Campus Center with the expanded and enhanced recreational sports and wellness complex is scheduled to open 

In addition to the recreational facilities the department offers programs at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library (HSHSL), Student Center (SCPS), the Allied Health Building (AHB), Medical School Teaching Facility (MSTF), and other campus locations.  UMB does not have outdoor sports fields.  Instead, all outdoor sporting activities are played at various Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and neighboring Universities. 

For those interested in swimming, UMB has arranged for our UMB Students and Staff to utilize the pools at UMBC.  The UMBC facilities are open to only UMB student and staff.  For more information on who is eligible to use UMBC's facilities check out: UMBC Usage Policy.

Please help us maintain a safe and secure environment by showing your Student ID or Membership Card upon arrival at one of our facilities, by locking your possessions in a locker, by keeping your locker key with you at all times and notifying the staff if you see something "unusual" or unsafe.  Bicycles, in-line skates and skateboards are not allowed in the facility.  Gym bags, back packs, coats and other personal belongings MUST BE stored in a locker.  Any items not stowed will be removed from the facility.  Day lockers are free and must be used.  Proper workout attire must be worn throughout the facility, with the exception of the locker rooms.  We encourage our patrons to utilize the various campus safety services and options to promote campus and community safety. 

Participation in programs sponsored by Recreation Wellness Services and the use of our resources, facilities, and programs is strictly voluntary. Patrons are cautioned to participate according to the limits determined by their physician and their knowledge of their own health status.  All participants and sponsored guests are responsible for their own health & safety.   Should someone become injured, please notify a RWS staff member.

The Department of Recreation Wellness Services reserves the right to put into effect any new guidelines/policies that will help protect the safety, health and integrity of the participants using our programs and facilities.