Strengthening Our Community
In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility, Southeastern’s Pennington Student Activity Center offers fitness and wellness programs and services for students and the university community. Make "The Rec" your second home for sports, recreation and wellness. Here are some of the programs the Rec Center provides:
Group X Fitness Classes
From yoga to step to water aerobics, the Rec Center group fitness classes include a variety of class and schedule options for everyone! Check out the "Lean
Lion Challenge" program that rewards members for working out! In addition to our group
classes, our instructors are available for one-on-one sessions for specialty classes
of yoga and tai chi. Also available is our instructional class, Interval:30. Classes are held throughout the day and workouts include resistance training, cardio,
plyometrics, and core - every class is different!
Personal Training
Work toward a new you in the new year! The Rec Center offers wellness composition
checks, fitness assessments and fitness quick tests at affordable rates. Personal
training sessions are available, including monthly packages.
Intramural Sports Leagues
Registration is now open for Southeastern students for all spring intramural sports: basketball, softball, soccer, and introducing dodgeball! Sign up your team online
prior to the captains meeting on Jan. 26.
Massage Therapy
Relax! The Rec Center offers convenient and affordable massage therapy sessions, only
$65/hour for students and the community.
REC Kids
Rec Kids offers after-school care for area children during the school year and special events and camps throughout
the year. You do not have not be a Rec Center member to take advantage of Rec Kids,
however, members receive a discount! Upcoming events include Kids Night at the Rec
on Feb. 10, March 10, and May 12 from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Rec Kids offers several camp options throughout the year for kids to have fun, get fit and enjoy their school holidays! Mardi Gras Camp is Feb. 27-March 1 and Spring Break Camp is April 17-21. Rec Kids 2017 Summer Camp kicks off on May 29 and runs throughout the summer.
Rec Kids also organizes swimming lessons at Southeastern’s indoor pool facility, based on demand. Contact Kathy at (985) 549-2353 or kathy.cusimano@southeastern.edu for more information on any of the Rec Kids programs.
Fit Families
Get a quick workout in with your whole family before you head home in the evenings with this four-week program. Do you have a runner in the family? Roomie's Runners will be perfect for them, and prepare your child to participate in a 5k in March! Contact Megan at (985) 549-5728 or megan.mast@southeastern.edu for more information on the Fit Families program.
Student Events
The Rec Center hosts special events just for students year-round, such as Late Night
Southeastern, De-Stress at the Rec and more. Save the Date for REC Fest 2017 on April
27, featuring free crawfish, music, and games, and Swamp Bowl on April 28 - the annual
mud volleyball tournament!
Community Events
The Rec Center is proud to be an integral part of keeping our community healthy and
connected. Community events such as athletic events, meetings, expos, camps, and fundraisers
are regularly held at our facility.
Join Today
The Rec Center recreation facility features an indoor walking track, traditional fitness
equipment and indoor sports courts. Membership also includes access to the Kinesiology
Building indoor pool. Learn more about student access or becoming a member at the Rec. Corporate membership rates are also available.
In celebration of the Pennington Center's 15th Anniversary, you can renew or sign up as a new member during the month of January and recieve 50% off a second 1-month membership. You'll also be entered into a drawing for Partner Training at our silver package level (a $300 value).
Follow the Rec Center on social media to be in the know about upcoming events!
