About Fitness

Our fitness program is made up of group fitness and personal training programs.

Campus Recreation oversees all Sport Club operations on campus by providing guidance and financial assistance.

Starting a new sport club is very easy. You need four members to start, and Jay Swenson can help you through the process. To start a club, please fill out this Sport Club Interest form.

Below are the current, active Sport Clubs on campus. UIS Students: Please visit UIS Connection to see each club’s page.

• Volleyball (Men’s)
• Cricket
• Esports

Run from 2020

Tired of social distanceing, murder hornets, celebrity deaths, and the election?  Ready to leave 2020 in the dust?  Join Campus Recreation for the “Run Away from 2020” virtual race and leave 2020 behind you!

Participants have from December 15, 2020 to January 15, 2021 to complete this run.

Registration is Free for the first 100 UIS fee paying students and $10 for online students/faculty/staff.

How to Deal with Stress and Anxiety

This is a stressful time.  Here are some articles about managing the stress and anxiety that you may have.

How to Pass the Time Intentionally

Now is a great opportunity to learn a new skill, read that book, or finally catch up on The Office before it leaves Netflix forever!

How to Keep Wellness a Priority!

It can be easy to fall into a rut. Try these resources out to keep your wellness up!

First Aid, CPR/AED & BLS Certification

Heartsaver CPR/AED & First Aid Training

Campus Recreation currently offers American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certification classes. These courses are designed for individuals with little or no medical training and provide essential lifesaving skills in an in-person classroom setting (both educational content and hands-on skills are completed during the same session).

Personal Training

Achieve your personal fitness and weight loss goals with a Campus Rec Personal Trainer. Personal Training with Campus Rec is affordable, convenient and truly a great experience. No matter what your goals are a Campus Recreation Personal Trainer can assist you.

Outdoor Adventures Overview

Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures program offers a wide variety of opportunities for participants to engage in exciting and educational outdoor activities. Designed to be enjoyable, challenging, and meaningful, our trips encourage personal growth, build outdoor skills, and foster a deeper appreciation for the environment.

Intramural sports are structured individual, dual, and team-based competitive activities available to Rec Members with a valid UIS i-card. Campus Recreation uses IMLeagues, a third-party interactive website, to manage the Intramural Sports program.

All participants can register using their UIS NetID and password. If someone prefers not to use IMLeagues, they may contact the Assistant Director for Competitive Sports, Jay Swenson, for assistance at jswen2@uis.edu.