Wellness and Recreation Center | St. Ambrose University
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Wellness and Recreation Center | St. Ambrose University
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Wellness & Recreation Center
A center for fitness, health, and student activities
Our state-of-the-art hub for fitness programs, wellness resources and sports facilities blends cutting-edge facilities with a holistic approach to wellness.
Visit our campus
About the Wellness & Recreation Center
With 80,000 square-feet of new construction, the Wellness & Recreation Center serves as a practice facility for nearly every athletic program. Built in 2017, the building’s features include a 200-meter, 6-lane track; pole vault; long- and triple-jump pits; 4 basketball/volleyball courts; and 2-story cardio/weightlifting workout center.
Features and amenities of the Wellness & Recreation Center
Our Wellness & Recreation Center offers a 200-meter track, extensive cardio and weight rooms, and dedicated spaces for student-athletes and kinesiology students. Enjoy top-tier facilities for fitness, learning, and research.
Field house
Our field house is equipped with a 200-meter, six-lane competition track, pole vaults areas, long- and triple-jump pits; and four basketball/volleyball courts.
Cardio and weight room
Our two-story 5,200-square-foot, cardio/weightlifting workout center is available to all students.
Home to student-athletes
Our 31 varsity athletic teams enjoy private workout spaces and locker rooms on the second floor.
Kinesiology classrooms
Dedicated classrooms for students in Exercise Science, Human Performance and Fitness, and our Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Learning labs
Kinesiology students research exercise physiology and human movement in our state-of-the-art labs.
Multipurpose room
A dedicated space for group fitness, cheer and dance team practices, kinesiology courses, and more.
Who uses the Wellness & Recreation Center?
The Wellness & Recreation Center
is home to Fighting Bees athletics, the Office of Wellness and Recreation, and the kinesiology, human performance, and fitness majors.
Additionally, students can get involved in campus-wide intramural (competitive and recreational sports), as well as club sports, fitness, and wellness programs.
Explore health science programs
A dedicated space for excellence
“It is so beautiful. It completely blew away my expectations. I didn’t realize it would be so big and nice. I didn’t even know there would be classrooms. If we want to have our entire team in here, we will be so focused and dedicated.”
-Katie Thielen, Soccer player
Request information
Want to learn more about the Wellness & Recreation Center? Start here.
Are there specific hours for visiting or using the facilities?
During the academic year, the Wellness and Recreation Center is open as follows:
Regular Hours
M-F: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-11 p.m.
Are there any special programs or events hosted at the center?
We host various special programs and events throughout the year, including fitness challenges, intramural leagues, wellness workshops, and community outreach activities.
Check our events page for upcoming activities.
What facilities and amenities are available at the center?
Our center offers a range of facilities and amenities including a gymnasium, fitness center, indoor track, group exercise rooms, outdoor recreational field, and locker rooms with showers.
Explore the possibilities at St. Ambrose
At SAU, the Fighting Bees are encouraged to explore every opportunity to grow and learn, finally becoming the person they are meant to be.
Call: 563-333-6000
Request information
Apply now
Skip to main content
Apply Now
Wellness & Recreation Center
A center for fitness, health, and student activities
Our state-of-the-art hub for fitness programs, wellness resources and sports facilities blends cutting-edge facilities with a holistic approach to wellness.
Visit our campus
About the Wellness & Recreation Center
With 80,000 square-feet of new construction, the Wellness & Recreation Center serves as a practice facility for nearly every athletic program. Built in 2017, the building’s features include a 200-meter, 6-lane track; pole vault; long- and triple-jump pits; 4 basketball/volleyball courts; and 2-story cardio/weightlifting workout center.
Features and amenities of the Wellness & Recreation Center
Our Wellness & Recreation Center offers a 200-meter track, extensive cardio and weight rooms, and dedicated spaces for student-athletes and kinesiology students. Enjoy top-tier facilities for fitness, learning, and research.
Field house
Our field house is equipped with a 200-meter, six-lane competition track, pole vaults areas, long- and triple-jump pits; and four basketball/volleyball courts.
Cardio and weight room
Our two-story 5,200-square-foot, cardio/weightlifting workout center is available to all students.
Home to student-athletes
Our 31 varsity athletic teams enjoy private workout spaces and locker rooms on the second floor.
Kinesiology classrooms
Dedicated classrooms for students in Exercise Science, Human Performance and Fitness, and our Master of Science in Exercise Physiology.
Learning labs
Kinesiology students research exercise physiology and human movement in our state-of-the-art labs.
Multipurpose room
A dedicated space for group fitness, cheer and dance team practices, kinesiology courses, and more.
Who uses the Wellness & Recreation Center?
The Wellness & Recreation Center
is home to Fighting Bees athletics, the Office of Wellness and Recreation, and the kinesiology, human performance, and fitness majors.
Additionally, students can get involved in campus-wide intramural (competitive and recreational sports), as well as club sports, fitness, and wellness programs.
Explore health science programs
A dedicated space for excellence
“It is so beautiful. It completely blew away my expectations. I didn’t realize it would be so big and nice. I didn’t even know there would be classrooms. If we want to have our entire team in here, we will be so focused and dedicated.”
-Katie Thielen, Soccer player
Request information
Want to learn more about the Wellness & Recreation Center? Start here.
Are there specific hours for visiting or using the facilities?
During the academic year, the Wellness and Recreation Center is open as follows:
Regular Hours
M-F: 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-11 p.m.
Are there any special programs or events hosted at the center?
We host various special programs and events throughout the year, including fitness challenges, intramural leagues, wellness workshops, and community outreach activities.
Check our events page for upcoming activities.
What facilities and amenities are available at the center?
Our center offers a range of facilities and amenities including a gymnasium, fitness center, indoor track, group exercise rooms, outdoor recreational field, and locker rooms with showers.
Explore the possibilities at St. Ambrose
At SAU, the Fighting Bees are encouraged to explore every opportunity to grow and learn, finally becoming the person they are meant to be.
Call: 563-333-6000
Request information
Apply now