College Rec Centers Expanding into Student Life Hubs

The SUNY Cortland Student Life Center includes traditional fitness spaces, as well as a food court and Outdoor Pursuits Center. [Photos by Fentress Photography]
The SUNY Cortland Student Life Center includes traditional fitness spaces, as well as a food court and Outdoor Pursuits Center. [Photos by Fentress Photography]

This article appeared in the April issue of Athletic Business. Athletic Business is a free magazine for professionals in the athletic, fitness and recreation industry. Click here to subscribe.

The traditional college recreation center is dying. A testament to their initial success in meeting a core demand of students, these buildings are morphing from fitness and recreation centers into hubs of campus life, creating new connections to meet students' interests. Students still want and need a place to work out, but more often these facilities' names include "wellness," "activity," "student life" or "commons" to refer to the multifaceted nature of the activities within.

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