How to Stay Active at Purdue
Purdue University has some of the strongest academics for engineering. Some classes may be rigorous and challenging, and it is important to take care of your health to do well in your education. The university has many mental health assistance programs, but another aspect of this is taking care of your physical health. Whether you are interested in lifting weights, participating in some friendly competition, or eating healthy, there are so many resources at Purdue (and with surrounding programs) that can help you stay in shape and feel the best you can!
The second floor has access to the aquatic center, which houses the Purdue diving team. During scheduled hours, students can swim in the lap pools. If the team has practice, there is another public pool near the locker rooms with lanes, a hot tub, water volleyball and basketball. After you’re finished, you can dry off in a sauna, which are in both locker rooms and outside the swimming facility. The second floor also boasts an equipment rental center (for badminton, climbing, and more), a fleet of treadmills facing Krach Lawn, and more basketball courts.
The first floor is where you enter with your student ID. When you walk down the long hallway, you should see wellness rooms and places to take cooking lessons. At the end of the hallway there are free weights and benches to use, along with treadmills. In the basement is where most of the weightlifting areas are. The spin cycle classes are held in the basement classrooms and the boxing/martial areas are open for practice. In the open areas, the climbing walls are available to book for some fun exercise and for competition climbing.
The CoRec
The France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center at Purdue has some of the best facilities I have ever worked out in. There are four floors to work out on and attached aquatic centers. Floor 3 is the unofficial “girl’s floor”, with lots of treadmills, Stairmasters, free weights, and natural lighting. An indoor track is on this level, along with basketball courts, badminton areas, and spaces to take yoga and pilates classes.The second floor has access to the aquatic center, which houses the Purdue diving team. During scheduled hours, students can swim in the lap pools. If the team has practice, there is another public pool near the locker rooms with lanes, a hot tub, water volleyball and basketball. After you’re finished, you can dry off in a sauna, which are in both locker rooms and outside the swimming facility. The second floor also boasts an equipment rental center (for badminton, climbing, and more), a fleet of treadmills facing Krach Lawn, and more basketball courts.
The first floor is where you enter with your student ID. When you walk down the long hallway, you should see wellness rooms and places to take cooking lessons. At the end of the hallway there are free weights and benches to use, along with treadmills. In the basement is where most of the weightlifting areas are. The spin cycle classes are held in the basement classrooms and the boxing/martial areas are open for practice. In the open areas, the climbing walls are available to book for some fun exercise and for competition climbing.
Intramural Teams
For those interested in some friendly competition, but not wanting to commit to a club sport, Purdue has Intramural leagues in the fall and spring. Seasons usually last two to four weeks and are generally low stress. You can join with your friends, as a captain, or even just as a “free agent”. Some of my favorite intramural sports are Softball, Inner Tube Water Polo, and Arena Flag Football. Multiple sports end with a tournament, and winning teams get a T-shirt to commemorate their victory!
Club Sports
If you love a sport or are interested in trying a new one, there is always a club for it at Purdue! Purdue’s Club Sports are open to all students and offer a chance to compete in a higher level of competition. There are popular clubs with sports you may have played in high school, like basketball and volleyball, but there are also ones you can try out and learn for the first time, like Kendo or Quadball! Many of these clubs practice multiple times a week and travel to other Big 10 colleges on weekends to compete. Purdue has a full list of Club Sports on their Recreation & Wellness site, and BoilerLink offers other options as well.
5K’s and Races
Starting after Spring Break, there’s almost always a 5K or race each weekend. The Wacky Ducky 5K happens every April and is run by the Purdue Resident Hall Association. Participants run through campus and get a T-shirt and medal for participating. Runners are encouraged to dress up, and there’s always a group of band members running with their instruments (I finished behind a guy with a tuba). In the Fall, there’s the Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon and 5k. Students get a discount, and registration starts as early as February!
Cassie Miller, MSE
Recruitment Project Committee
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