Recreation & Wellness (RecWell) is a department of the Division of Student Affairs that aims to support students so that they can be as healthy as possible, mentally and physically. They offer a variety of programs like outdoor adventures, fitness, wellness, club sports, intramural sports, ESports, and more. Whether you're interested in taking climbing trips, in need of a wellness navigator, or looking for a personal trainer, RecWell has you covered.

With a department as big at RecWell, it’s easy to get lost in its plethora of offerings. Katie Feirer, the marketing and communications coordinator at RecWell, improves the student experience within their programs. She adds, “It's been proven that students who participate in any of our programs have a higher GPA.” All of the options at RecWell have the overall goal of benefiting students’ health, which shows in academic performance. Not only can RecWell enhance your academics, Katie shares that, “It’s a way to meet new people and get involved.”

Students wanting to get involved in some part of RecWell can find a more detailed list of all their programs and events  online, as well as all of their other resources. RecWell is not all about physical fitness. You can find support for your sexual and mental wellness as well. They host sexual education week every year at GVSU, and the 2023 one is in progress! The team at RecWell cares about the mental health of Lakers as well, providing facts about emotional wellness, on and off-campus resources, and more. 

Recreation and Wellness can improve your mental, sexual, and physical health. Check out all of the ways you can be the highest version of yourself today with RecWell!

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