Southeastern Louisiana University

About Rec Sports & Wellness

Where there's Something Fun for Everyone!

Since June 6, 2001, the Claude B. Pennington, Jr. Student Activity Center has been the “fitness home” to thousands of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of alumni wanting to improve their levels of physical fitness and activity.

The Student Activity Center offers an 11,000 square foot fitness room containing state-of-the-art Cybex, Woodway, Precor and Hammer Strength exercise equipment. The fitness room features a “Treadwall” climbing system, 6,000 lbs. of free weights, 2,100 lbs. of dumbbells, 650 lbs. of barbells, 20 Hammer Strength benches, two Smith machines, one squat rack and 15 Schwinn stationary bikes. The cardiotheater sports 16 elliptical trainers, eight treadmills, eight bikes, three stair climbers, two row machines and 12 televisions.

Our Wellness Department offers fitness assessments, nutrition assessments, personal training sessions and our popular group fitness classes. Our group fitness instructors teach a variety of classes including Abs & Back, Pilates, Step, Tai Chi, Kickboxing, Spin, Circuit and Yoga.

The Student Activity Center can accommodate a wide range of events. The facility houses a multipurpose gymnasium, two multipurpose group fitness rooms and a conference room. The multipurpose gym houses four basketball courts, all of which are designed to accommodate volleyball. Badminton is also available on two courts. The courts are encircled by a 1/8th mile elevated walking/jogging track.

Our spacious locker rooms feature showers, saunas and lockers available for daily, monthly and yearly rental - so make sure your valuables are safe by taking advantage of our convenient locker services! Because towels are required for all workouts, a towel service is also available.

The Student Activity Center also features a meeting room that seats 100 but can be partitioned into two rooms with a 50-seat capacity. The meeting room contains two dry erase boards, two projection screens, audio/visual equipment and a demonstration kitchen. For rental information call (985) 549-5073.

As you can see, the Student Activity Center has a lot to offer both the Southeastern Louisiana University community and friends of the University. We look forward to meeting your fitness needs. Please let us know how we may be of assistance.

Thank you and have a great day!

Dollie

Dollie Hebert-Crouch

Director, Recreational Sports and Wellness