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Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports is committed to offering a wide variety of opportunities that promote an active, healthy lifestyle for persons of all abilities, experience and interests. All Texas A&M students are automatically Rec Members. All you need is your student ID to utilize the Student Rec Center. We invite persons with disabilities to contact Member Services to inquire about accommodations.

Drop-in recreation encompasses the use of recreational facilities such as swimming/diving pools, walking/jogging track, handball/racquetball courts, indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball and badminton courts located in the Student Recreation Center (Rec Center). The Rec Center also features an indoor rock climbing facility, outdoor basketball courts, outdoor sand volleyball courts, a 14,000 square foot weight and fitness room, a natatorium with three indoor pools with an Olympic venue and spring and platform diving, and an outdoor free-form and lap pool. Facilities may be used on a drop-in basis except when reserved for classes or University functions. Daily guest passes are available for visitors.

The Walk of Champions offers all Aggies the chance to leave their mark on the Texas A&M campus with their name on a brick in front of the Student Recreation Center.

Aquatics offer a variety of water related classes including adult learn to swim, diving, SCUBA, first aid and lifeguard training. Information is available at the Member Services Desk at the Rec Center.

Group exercise classes are offered seven days a week including early morning, afternoon and night classes. A variety of class formats are offered such as: step, kickboxing, dance, group strength training, indoor group cycling, athletic conditioning, and water aerobic classes.

Personal training is also available to Rec members. Nationally certified Rec Sports Personal Trainers can design a fitness program to meet the client’s individual exercise needs. The Personal Trainer will help assess the client’s fitness goals and develop a workout plan that will provide safe and effective techniques that get results.

The Healthy Living Lecture Series offers a variety of free lectures that are offered in the Rec Center on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. in room 281. These lectures cover issues related to fitness, supplements, nutrition, eating disorders, etc. Schedules are available at the beginning of each semester.

Instructional classes are offered to A&M students, Rec Members and the general public that want to learn a new skill or refine their skills. The class schedule varies each semester due to the availability of instructors. Traditional classes offered are Yoga, Pilates, dance (country western, hip hop, and belly dance).

Massage therapy is offered most days of the week to ease your pains or melt away the stress of the day. Our licensed therapists are available to perform both Swedish and deep muscle massage. A brochure is available at the Member Services Desk that explains the benefits of massage and commonly asked questions.

Intramurals is a highly organized competitive program with various divisions and skill levels of competition. In addition, our sports officiating program allows students the opportunity to learn how to officiate various sports while earning a paycheck.

The Texas A&M Sport Club program consists of 30 clubs that offer skill enhancement and competition for members. Any student may join a club, regardless of his/her ability, provided the student has an interest in developing the athletic skills necessary to participate. Although the only criterion to be a sport club is to represent Texas A&M at competitive events throughout the state, many have gone on to receive national recognition for their efforts.

TAMU Outdoors, the Department’s outdoor adventure program, is comprised of an outdoor equipment rental and retail sales outlet, an indoor rock climbing structure, basic skill development clinics in a variety of outdoor activities, adventure trips and a resource library. All of these areas form a program designed to provide outdoor experiences for A&M students, faculty/staff and the local community.

Texas A&M Golf Course, Pro Shop and Driving Range is available to meet your golfing needs. Whether you are already on campus or coming to visit, the Texas A&M Golf Course offers everyone the opportunity to golf on a great course at reasonable rates. Open to the public.

Department of Recreational Sports
(979) 845-7826
recsports.tamu.edu