Health and Wellness

Get #PackInAction this Spring: Your Guide to Wellness and Recreation

Embarking on a health and wellness journey can be daunting, especially for those who may be stepping into the gym for the first time this semester. The clatter of weights, the expanse of the Wellness and Recreation Center, and the sea of seasoned gym-goers can be intimidating and overwhelming.

January 9, 2024 klbirdsa 3-min. read

exterior of the Wellness and Recreation Center

Within these walls lies a wealth of opportunities for personal growth and improved well-being to help you thrive here at NC State and beyond. Check out the many programs and services available to students, faculty and staff, developed to empower you to take the next step toward a healthier you.

Fitness

For those just getting started, our free Fitness Basics: Gym Orientations help users learn how best to utilize the fitness spaces, equipment and programs at Wellness and Recreation. Our fitness specialists also offer Fitness Assessment services to understand where you are today in order to develop personalized goals for getting where you want to be tomorrow.

There are more than 80 free fitness classes offered each week, including cycling, cardio, Yoga, Zumba^®, HIIT, strength, core, TRX^® and LesMills BODYPUMP™. For a more structured, progressive experience, try one of the many training programs to choose from, including PackStrong: Learn to Lift, PackFit Training, F45 Training and more.

Outdoor Adventures

Add adventure to your schedule with our outdoor trip offerings, including hiking, climbing, backpacking, paddling, and more. For those who like to adventure on their own, the Outdoor Adventures Equipment Rental Center offers a variety of gear to rent at a daily, weekend or weekly rate, including backpacking essentials, camping gear, bikes, canoes, kayaks and lawn games.

The Climbing Center includes a 48-foot tall indoor climbing wall and bouldering cave, and is free for students and members to use. Climbing and belay clinics are offered throughout the semester for users to learn more about the sport of climbing.

The Jim Wall High Challenge Course, located in Schenck Memorial Forest, includes both low and high ropes activities. Bring your group or organization out and let our challenge course facilitators guide you through a series of team building experiences.

Sports

Intramural Sports offers more than 40 different leagues, tournaments and events throughout the year, ranging from team sports, like flag football, basketball, soccer and volleyball, to unique events like pool battleship, chess tournaments and fantasy sports.

For students seeking a more competitive experience, check out one of the more than 50 Club Sports teams on campus. These student-led organizations practice and compete against other colleges and universities at local, state and national levels.

Wellness

All students, regardless of status, are allotted four free individual wellness coaching sessions per semester to work on a variety of personal development topics, including stress management, lifestyle modification tips and more. Our nationally-certified coaches also offer group coaching opportunities.

The ThriveWell team hosts a variety of wellness challenges each semester to help individuals create positive, healthy lifestyle changes. Students are also encouraged to pause and take a break to practice self care at one of the popular Howl and Chill events hosted each semester.

Work With Us

Wellness and Recreation is one of the top employers on campus, with more than 600 students employed annually on our team. Work in a dynamic environment that offers flexible scheduling and real-world experience by developing professional and transferable skills to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Check out the positions currently available – the deadline to apply for most openings is January 17, 2024.

Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym

The Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym is a 430,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility designed to help the Wolfpack Community achieve their personal wellness, recreation and fitness goals.

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