Recreation and Wellness
Our facilities include the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center, the Indoor Pool, and Intramural Sports Fields.
You can have fun and stay fit at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. This facility includes:
- 43- foot Rock Climbing Wall
- Indoor Walking Track
- The latest Workout Equipment
- Basketball, Racquetball, and Volleyball Courts
- Game Room and Lounge
- Group Fitness Classes and much more!
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Rec Sports Programs
- Aquatics
Recreational Sports provides an indoor 25-yard, 6-lane pool to its patrons. This facility is open to all LU/LIT students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have a valid LU or LIT identification card.
We also host:
- Swimming classes
- Lifeguard certification classes
- Water safety instructor certification classes
- CPR classes
* A certified lifeguard is always on duty
Learn More - Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports provides students, faculty, and staff the opportunity for recreation and competition in a variety of team and individual sports.
Compete in:- Table Tennis
- Racquetball
- Pool
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Dodgeball … and more
Learn More - Sport Clubs
The Sport Clubs Program provides students the opportunity to compete against other collegiate sport clubs at the state, regional, and national level.
Clubs:- Cricket
- Sailing
- Women's Soccer
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Women's Basketball
- Power Lifting
- Bass Fishing
- Kayak Fishing
Learn More - Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Pursuits provides the LU community with fun ways to connect with the natural world and its inhabitants. We offer a variety of programs:
- Push yourself to new heights at our 1,850-square-foot Climbing Wall
- Challenge your group to think differently with our Team Building initiatives
- Set out on your own adventure with gear from our Outdoor Shop
Learn More - Wellness and Fitness
Physical activity is a key to a healthy lifestyle. We offer group fitness classes to Rec Sports members at no extra charge.
Group Classes are free for current Rec Sports members. We offer:- Cross Training
- Zumba
- Indoor Cycling
- Yoga
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Belly Dancing
Learn More
Off-Campus Activities
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures:
- a day at the beach
- canoeing
- fishing on area rivers and lakes
- hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve
- golfing
Nearby shopping and entertainment options abound with theaters, museums and live music venues.