About
ODU RECREATION & WELLNESS DEPARTMENT

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Live Well. Learn Well.
Old Dominion University Recreation and Wellness offers facilities and programs like never before. Recreation and Wellness is about allowing the Modern Mind to thrive in a charged atmosphere, where life overflows with activity, sport and movement of all kinds. Fitness, wellness, adventure, sport club and intramural programs whatever moves you, you can find it here. Recreation and Wellness offers programs, facilities and services for students, faculty and staff to promote healthy and active lifestyles.
The Department of Recreation and Wellness offers programs, facilities, and services for ODU students, faculty, and staff, retirees, alumni and the community. Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Outdoor Adventure, Intramural Sports, and Sport Clubs programming help to provide members with diverse recreation opportunities. The department also offers online experiences that serve all ODU students, including on campus and distance learners, through programs such as Ask a Dietitian. Our Student Recreation Center and University Fitness Center are accessible to all currently enrolled students at no additional charge. In addition to the physical benefits, research states that your participation in recreation has a positive impact on academic performance and social skills. We are committed to offering a variety of recreational engagement activities that will help support and enhance the ODU experience.
Mission
The mission of the Recreation and Wellness Department is to provide programs, resources, and services that are accountable, well-structured, and ever expanding. While serving the greater community, our focus is student empowerment and development.
Vision
Through quality innovative programs and services, we provide the foundation for lifelong exploration and development of the mind, body and spirit.
OUR UNITS
About Aquatics & Safety:
About Fitness & Wellness:
About Health Promotion:
- Health Promotion Office
Sexual health, sleep habits, stress management, & mental health resources - Nutrition Support
- Campus Dietician
- ATOD Substance Abuse Prevention
- Free student massage chair
- Be Smart event presentations & other event services
- Employment Opportunities
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