2. The Fit and Rec:
From the Bottom
Up
• In an effort to combat the lifestyle
diseases plaguing the United
States Texas Woman’s
University built the Fitness and
Recreational Center.
• The Texas Woman’s University
Fitness and Recreational Center
was built Friday, September 30th
2011 at 10:30 am.
• The Fit and Rec is here to more
popularly promote healthy
lifestyles and get students active
during such a critical period of
their lives.
3.
4. Who actually uses the Fit and Rec?
Misconception: Only
super active and healthy
people use the Fit and
Rec.
Reality: People of all
shapes, all sizes, all ages,
and all fitness levels use
the Fit and Rec.
5. Why do students use the Fit and Rec?
“Seeing my progress and
seeing results”
“It has made me healthy
and less stressed”
“It is a place for me to
forget my problems for a
little while”
“Helping my future self”
“I actually met my best friend
here”
“It is my favorite place to
think”
6. Do not allow the
freshman fifteen to
become another
stressor. Say NO to
weight gain, and say
YES to health and
exercise at the TWU
Rec Center.
Seek health services at the TWU Rec
>This service is part of your tuition,
so you might as well use it.
Group Exercise and Specialty Classes
>Fun way to maintain health
>Most classes are FREE!
>http://www.twu.edu/fitandrec/group-exercise.asp
Personal Trainers
>Specialized workout plans
>Specialized nutrition plans
Seeking health
services betters your
chances in academic
7.
8. Intramural
Sports
• Women’s flag football league
• Men’s flag football league
• COED Flag football league
• Women’s Outdoor soccer
league
• Men’s outdoor soccer league
• COED outdoor soccer league
• Dodge ball Tournament
• Softball Tournament
• Rec Volleyball
• Elite Volleyball
• Competitive Volleyball
• 3 on 3 basketball
• Battleship
9. Name: Makaila Brooks
Major: Nursing
Athletic Background: “My sophomore
year I did track, and I’ve done
gymnastics throughout the years.”
Favorite Thing About the fit/rec: “I like
the treadmills the best. They have the
coolest functions.”
How the fit/rec Helps Makaila: “I’ve
gained motivation from the fit and rec.
Having to walk by it everyday gives me
an extra boost to pay a visit. I think it
helps me realize my own potential, and
be more confident in who I am.”
• Overall, Makaila was becoming more
motivated, and had increased
confidence in herself and her
abilities. In just the same way that
you would work out your muscles,
10.
11. www.twu.edu/fitandrec
Lauren Smith, Personal Communication, September 22, 2015.
Makaila Brooks, Personal Communication, September 22, 2015.
Random TWU students at the Rec Center.
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