WELLNESS AND RECREATION
Wellness and Recreation empowers the Wolfpack community to thrive, explore and grow in these six elements of wellness: purpose, financial, physical, emotional, social and community. We value movement and inspire behaviors that improve health and well-being. Our programs, services and facilities enhance academic success by assisting students in developing skills and resilience needed for college and beyond.
To inspire a culture of wellness by providing premier, innovative and inclusive programs, services and facilities that promote healthy, active lifestyles to enhance student success.
OVERVIEW MISSION VISION
To inspire a thriving Wolfpack community.
Facilities
The Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym provide 430,000-square-feet of recreation, fitness and wellness spaces. Features include:
11 indoor basketball/multipurpose courts
Weight and cardio fitness equipment
Olympic weightlifting room
Casey Aquatic Center
Climbing Center
Teaching kitchen
Racquetball courts
Squash courts
Fitness studios
Boxing room
Indoor track
Wellness and Recreation
manages numerous outdoor facilities that promote healthy, active living:
Reserve Space
Men’s and women’s locker rooms
Single occupant locker rooms
Equipment rental centers
Wellness coaching rooms
Fitness assessment suite
Steam room and sauna
Private fitness studios
Personal health room
Active study space
Day use lockers
Social lounges
• Miller Outdoor Recreation Field
• Method Road Recreation Complex
• 12 outdoor tennis courts
• Four outdoor basketball courts
• FitGround outdoor functional training area
• Centennial Campus Recreation Fields
• Centennial Campus Disc Golf Course
Wellness and Recreation welcomes NC State registered student organizations and departments, as well as groups not affiliated with the university to reserve space with us. For more information, please visit our website or contact:
wellrec-reservations@ncsu.edu 919.515.7529
Memberships
Students
Currently-enrolled, fee-paying NC State students registered for on-campus courses are automatically Wellness and Recreation members. Enrolled students not paying full fees may purchase a membership.
Non-Students
Members of the NC State community and their household members are eligible to purchase a Wellness and Recreation membership. All memberships can be purchased in person at the Wellness and Recreation Center.
Membership benefits include:
• Access to the 430,000-square-foot Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym and outdoor spaces
• Access to register for programs and services
• Complimentary t-shirts and towel service
• A wide variety of fitness and recreation rental equipment
• Complimentary day-use lockers throughout the facility
• Low-cost overnight locker rentals within our locker rooms
• Sponsorship of up to three guests per day
Parking
The lot situated on the south side of the Wellness and Recreation Center is designated as a C Permit parking lot. Parking is enforced Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. The nearest visitor parking available is at the Coliseum Parking Deck.
Our fitness and wellness experts take a comprehensive approach to guide you through our personalized services to help you reach your goals with confidence and continue to progress towards a healthier you.
Fitness Basics: Gym Orientations
These free orientations are designed to help users learn how to best utilize the fitness spaces, equipment and programs in the Wellness and Recreation Center.
Fitness Assessments
Assessments provide you baseline information about your current level of health, fitness and movement and allow you to measure your progress over time.
Getting Started Fitness Classes
Find motivation and support in an environment designed for users of all experience levels in one of our many group fitness classes offered each week.
Training Programs
Personal Training
Our nationally-certified personal trainers take a science-based approach to develop safe and effective programs tailored to your individual needs, goals and interests. One-on-one, partner and online training options are available.
F45 Training
F45 is a global fitness brand programmed by fitness experts to keep you reaching for that next level. Each session includes a unique interval-based workout to give your exercise routine variety and new challenges.
PackFit Training
Led by nationally-certified trainers, this program offers individualized coaching in a high-energy, community environment, combining functional strength training and muscular conditioning for a full-body workout.
PackStrong: Learn to Lift
Designed to enhance your knowledge, form and technique of foundational strength training movements, this program focuses on barbell movements to create a well-rounded workout routine.
Open Climbing
The Climbing Center offers both roped climbing and bouldering on our 48-foot high wall. Equipment, including ropes, harnesses, belay devices and shoes, are also provided at no extra cost.
Clinics
We offer a variety of low-cost climbing, belay and lead climb clinics each semester for students and Wellness and Recreation members.
Competitions
Our Climbing Center hosts bouldering and top-rope climbing competitions for participants of all levels of experience to test their skills with this tight-knit climbing community.
Climbing Center Teambuilding
Wellness and Recreation offers a variety of team and leadership development programs to university groups, community organizations and corporate groups.
Challenge Course
The Jim Wall Challenge Course, located six miles from Main Campus in Schenck Forest, offers both low and high course programs to challenge your personal limits and overcome barriers as a team.
Workshops
Let us bring the challenge to you with our custom teambuilding workshops. Our trained facilitators will lead your group through a variety of activities at a location of your choice.
Add adventure to your schedule with our outdoor trip offerings, including hiking, climbing, backpacking, paddling, cycling and more! Trips are offered at an affordable rate and include the tools you need for a great experience, including gear, food and instruction from our expert trip leaders.
Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center
For those that prefer to adventure on their own, the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center offers a variety of gear to rent on a daily, weekend or weekly rate, including:
Backpacking essentials
Bikes
Camping gear
Canoes and kayaks
Lawn games
Tailgating equipment
Intramural Sports
We offer more than 40 individual and team leagues, tournaments and special events annually to the NC State community. Activities range from traditional sports like flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball to unique programs like pool battleship, Texas hold ‘em and pickleball.
Open Recreation
We offer dedicated hours and space for drop-in activities like badminton, volleyball and table tennis. With 11 indoor multi-purpose courts, 12 outdoor tennis courts, four outdoor basketball courts and two pools, there is plenty of space for activities like basketball, tennis, pickleball and swimming any time the facility is open and reserved programming or academic courses are not taking place.
Club Sports
For students seeking a more competitive experience, there are more than 50 registered club sport teams on campus. These student-led organizations practice regularly and compete against other colleges and universities at local, state and national levels.
Clubs may be recreational, competitive or a combination of both, emphasizing student leadership, service and engagement that enhance your college experience. Clubs are open to all NC State University students.
Our nationally-certified coaches offer both individual and group coaching opportunities, designed to meet you wherever you are on your well-being journey. Specializing in behavior change, wellness coaching allows you to work on a variety of personal growth and development topics.
Our coaches focus on the following areas:
Wellness Coaching Education Sessions
Goal setting
Nutrition
Physical activity
Resilience
Stress management
Time management
Level up your wellness knowledge with one of our interactive sessions designed for classrooms, departmental meetings and student organizations. Select from the catalog of curated wellness topics or book our experts for a custom workshop.
Howl and Chill
These monthly social self-care events give students a chance to step back, take a break and add relaxation to their to-do lists. Centered around the six elements of wellness, these events are designed to help you explore your well-being holistically while building connections along the way.
Wellness Challenges
We host a variety of free, email-based challenges each semester that are open to the entire campus community to help you make healthy lifestyle changes. Challenges focus on movement, hydration, mindfulness, personal finance and goal setting.
Join the more than 600 NC State students employed by Wellness and Recreation annually. Work in a welcoming environment that offers flexible scheduling and real-world experience by developing professional and transferable skills to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
Wellness and Recreation helped me become a stronger leader by developing my professionalism on and off of the fields and by supporting my ambition throughout my career here. The people who work for WellRec are the most encouraging people you will ever meet!
- Hannah W. ‘22
WellRec has been the greatest college job anyone could ask for. From meeting my best friends in college to being able to practice my leadership and other career development skills, this job has given me everything I could ask for.
- Chris W. ‘22
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Learn to lead the Pack with one of our nationally-recognized certification and training programs. Participants gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive environment led by our team of experts. Students who complete these programs may have the opportunity to apply to join the Wellness and Recreation team.
Fitness Instructor Training Program
Participants will complete an online self-study program, coupled with format-specific workshops, that will prepare them for acquiring the national fitness certification of their choice.
NASM™ Personal Trainer
Students will gain the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively instruct clients to reach their individual fitness goals in a one-on-one setting.
ACE® Health Coach
Participants will obtain the knowledge and skills needed to assist people in adopting a long-term state of improved well-being.
American Red Cross Health and Water Safety
Our aquatics team offers courses throughout the year to NC State students and Wellness and Recreation members, including:
Commitment to Inclusion
Wellness and Recreation is committed to fostering innovative and inclusive programs, services and facilities that are accessible for every member of the Wolfpack community. We strive to provide resources, transparent communication and collaboration with NC State campus partners to enhance student success.
ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FACILITIES AND SPACES:
ADA lift in the Casey Aquatic Center
Active study space
Accommodations
Personal health room with private keypad access
Wellness and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. To facilitate opportunities for people with and without disabilities to engage in recreational pursuits together, we provide inclusion support services, including, but not limited to, staff support and adaptive equipment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities.
Wheelchair-accessible cardio equipment
Single occupant locker rooms and restrooms
Private fitness studios
Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before an event. Please contact:
Customize Your Wellness and Recreation Experience
Wellness and Recreation offers a variety of custom team and leadership development programs to student, university and community organizations, including outdoor adventures programs, group fitness classes and wellness education sessions. To learn more, please contact us at
wellrec-info@ncsu.edu
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