Campus Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being
Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being • Brand new dynamic campus hub for health and wellness • 81,900 sq. ft. • Multiple event opportunities for students Amenities: • – Lounges (fire place, TVs, comfortable seating, stage) – Smoothie bar (Fresh Nest) – Demonstration kitchen – Fieldhouse (indoor track, 3 courts) – The Well & Relaxation Room – Multipurpose & Group Fitness Rooms – Classroom – Fitness Center – Athletic Locker rooms Outdoor patio and fire pit – – Outdoor recreational courts (beach volleyball, bocce ball, gaga, basketball) – Offices https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Meet the RecWell Staff • Whitney Crull – Director of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being • Joni Eisenhauer – Assistant Director of Health Promotions • Chad Gerhard – Assistant Director of Strength and Fitness https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Student Positions • The Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being provides many opportunities for students to obtain employment on campus. Hiring of new employees remains constant as positions become available. • Below are the positions that are hired out each semester or yearly: – Fitness Coordinator – Intramural Coordinator – Marketing Coordinator – Group Fitness Instructors – Fitness Center Attendants – Student Wellness Advocates (SWAGs) – Intramural Supervisors – Intramural Refs/Scorekeepers https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Fresh Nest Smoothie Bar • Located on the first level of the Bowers Center • Offers the Etown community with healthy food options from meal replacement smoothies to pre/post workout smoothies and featured snacks! • Menu can be found on the Bowers Center website • Jay Bucks • Cash • Credit https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Intramurals • Available for students, faculty and staff • Structured game play between other teams on campus • Engage in physical activity and meet new people! How to sign up • – www.imleagues.com/etown – With a team or as a free agent Sports Offered • – Flag Football Soccer – Basketball Dodgeball – Volleyball Beach Volleyball – Tennis Softball One-day tournaments – https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Group Fitness Classes • Room Amenities – Barre mount – TRX mounts 16 spin bikes – – Escape: Move It equipment (functional fitness) – Interactive lights and music – Projector and Screen • Classes Certified instructors – – Over 20 free classes offered each week – Couch To 5k – Water Aerobics – Move It! Bootcamp – – Pilates – Pound – Spinning – Strong by Zumba – Zumba – Yoga https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Health Promotion & SWAG • Demonstration Kitchen – Nutrition & food demo classes – Food pairings – Pop-up demos – High end appliances – Nutrition counseling • SWAGs – Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) – Promote awareness of options and services for a healthier lifestyle – Support and encourage positive, informed choices – Provide educational opportunities and events on current health issues for their peers https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Health Promotion & SWAG • The Well – Staffed by SWAGs – Free amenities available to Etown Students • Over The Counter Medicines, Band-Aids, Condoms, Menstruation Supplies, BMI readings, Blood pressure & temperature readings, Sleep masks and ear plugs, Trial size shampoo and deodorant, Hygiene Wipes • Relaxation Room – Sleep pod – designed for a 20 minute power nap to increase productivity – Reserved through The Well (call ahead or stop by!) • 30 minutes at a time – Amenities • Oil diffuser, Electric tea kettle, Sound machine, “Happy” Light, Comfortable chairs Counseling Center and Employee Wellness Team collaborations (massage chairs, – nap sessions, etc.) – Breastfeeding station https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Fitness Center Strength and cardio area • – Around 40 pieces of strength equipment – Over 50 pieces of cardio equipment Stretching/ab area • – Over 300 pieces of function fitness equipment • Cubbies and Lockers for day use • 4 individual shower/changing rooms • Equipment check out with ID • Fitness incentive events https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Fieldhouse and Equipment Checkout • 180m Indoor Track – Track and Field lines and events • 3 Courts – Volleyball – Tennis – Basketball • Shared Space – Recreation – Intramurals – Athletic practices • Mondo surface • Equipment checkout with ID https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Education • Classroom and Multipurpose Room – Financial Wellness – Health and Wellness Department classes – Trainings – Meetings – Motivational speakers – CPR training – Meditation – Group Fitness – Stress-free activities – Projector and screens/smart podium https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
Athletics • 6 Athletic team locker rooms • Athletic Training space • Practice location for multiple teams • Small team workouts in the fitness center https://www.etown.edu/bowers-center/
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