Texas A&M Rec Sports

from 2021 Aggieland Primer & Apartment Guide

by The Eagle Advertising Department

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HAve fun WHile getting fit

Article provided by Texas A&M’s Department of Recreational Sports

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports (“Rec Sports”) is to promote activity, wellness,

and development opportunities by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the

students and community of Texas A&M University. By committing to this mission, Rec Sports is able to off er A&M students numerous opportunities for recreation, fi tness, and fun.

Drop-in recreation is available at most Rec Sports facilities and costs Texas A&M students nothing each time they visit because the fee is automatically included in their fee statement. The only thing students need to access the facilities is a valid ID. Rec Sports facilities include: • Student Recreation Center (“Rec Center”): 400,000 square feet of recreational space that includes a strength and conditioning room, indoor courts/gyms, third-fl oor track, indoor and outdoor pools, climbing and bouldering walls, outdoor rental center, and more • Polo Road Rec Center: located on main campus

Texas A&M’s Rec Center

numerous opportunities for recreation, fi tness, and fun. available at most Rec Sports facilities and costs Texas A&M students nothing each time they visit because the fee is automatically included in near University Drive and Polo Road, this facility off ers free weights, strength equipment, cardio machines, and group fi tness classes • Penberthy Rec Sports Complex (outdoor fi elds) • Omar Smith Instructional Tennis Center • Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) Building Rec Sports also off ers a variety of programs and services that promote activity and wellness to the Aggie community, including but not limited to: • Intramural sports • ESports • Sport clubs (37 diff erent clubs) • Group RecXercise classes • Boot camps and specialty classes • Swim lessons and lifeguard certifi cation classes • Personal and small group training • Outdoor trips, clinics, and equipment rental • Banquet and event services • Employment opportunities • With more than 1,000 student employees, Rec Sports is the largest employer of students on campus! Visit the employment page at recsports.tamu.edu to learn about types of jobs available, open positions, and how to apply.

For more information about Rec Sports, download the Rec Sports app (available from the App Store and Google Play) or visit recsports. tamu.edu.