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 strength training exercise equipment including 3 Paramount Freedom Trainers, 8 station cable machine, Cybex, Precor and Hammer Strength training systems. 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,and one squat rack.

The cardiotheater sports 8 elliptical trainers with moveable arms, 8 elliptical trainers with stationary arms, 3 upright stationary bikes, 3 recumbant stationary bikes, 4 treadmills,  2 stair climbers, and 2 Automated Motion Trainers.  

All cardio pieces come equiped with 12" personal viewing screens where the user can access 32 channels of extended basic cable. Bring your headphones for access to sound on the TVs.

Additional cardio area is located in the upstairs corridor that has 8 Precor ellipticals, and 20 Le Mond stationary bikes that can be used during our spin classes are in one of our group exercise rooms.

Our Wellness Department offers fitness assessments, massage therapy, personal training sessions and our popular group fitness classes. Our group fitness instructors teach a variety of classes including ZUMBA, Abs & Back, Boot Camp, Tai Chi, Capoeira, 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) 549-5591.

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