About Recreation and Wellness (RecWell)

Our Mission

To inspire the Eagle community by providing diverse and inclusive programs and services to cultivate lifelong holistic wellness.

Tagline

Inspiring minds. Cultivating wellness.

Component Areas

Informal Recreation

The LT Walker Complex is available for “walk-in” or self-directed programming at specified hours.(fitness center, studio, racquetball courts and gymnasium).

Fitness Programs

Our programs offer group fitness and personal training to the Eagle community. Fitness classes are offered at various times throughout the week. Individuals at beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness levels are welcome to participate.

Intramural Sports

This program is designed to provide current faculty, staff and students the opportunity to compete and have fun in a flexible yet structured environment. Sports are offered in either tournament or league format.

Club Sports

These student organizations are established to promote and develop a common interest in a sport activity. Each club sport team is student initiated, organized, managed and maintained by volunteer student leaders. Club sport teams have the opportunity to compete outside of the institution against other registered collegiate club sport teams.

E-Sports

This program provides recreational and competitive opportunities to engage in PC and console gaming.

Eagle Venture

This program provides the Eagle Community with opportunities for outdoor experiences and education (e.g., whitewater rafting, skiing, rock climbing and horseback riding).

Aquatics

Recreational swimming is available each week (lap swim, open swimming and special aquatic programming).

The safety of our patrons and staff remains a priority. As a result of the pandemic, we are intentional about following federal, state, local and university guidelines to ensure the safety of all who use our facilities. Although face coverings and social distancing are not a requirement, we encourage you to participate in services taking the precautions that make you feel safe.

Join us in our Fitness Center for group fitness classes, personal training and more! Bring a friend to our wide variety of fitness classes, including Zumba, Boot Camp and Yogalates. A membership to the campus recreation center is included in your student fees, so join us to make friends, get healthy and exercise!

Fitness Center Hours

• Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Note: The Fitness Center will be closed for home football games.

• Sunday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m.

Gymnasium Hours

•  Monday–Friday, 4 p.m.–9 p.m.

Pool Hours

• Tuesday and Thursday, 5 p.m.–7 p.m.

E-Sports Center: 

• Monday–Friday, 12 p.m.–3 p.m. and 5 p.m.–9 p.m.

Walker Complex Pool

Walker Complex is home to a 50-meter pool with 3-meter and 1-meter spring diving boards. Walker Complex is used for academic classes and recreation swim. Campus Recreation has set hours for open swim. Additionally, water aerobics classes are conducted in the space.

Racquetball Courts

Four racquetball courts are available as additional options for having fun.

Multi-purpose Rooms

Two multi-purpose rooms can be used as dance studios, organization practice space, etc. Sneakers are the only shoes allowed in the space.

Competitive sports offer both intramural sports and club sports to the students of NCCU. Intramural sports offer a variety of activities that range from traditional programs to more unique options. Leagues include basketball, flag football, indoor soccer and volleyball. Our club teams include men's and women’s basketball, tennis and flag football. 

Intramural Sports

Get competitive and join us for intramural sports! We offer a wide variety of intramural sports opportunities guaranteed to pique your interest.  For more information, please contact 919-530-6130 or email us at campusrec@nccu.edu.

Club Sports

A club sport is a student organization designed to satisfy the hunger to participate in a sport for a semester. Follow these steps to create and register an organization. Learn more by contacting 919-530-6130.

Eagle Ventures provides students the ability to sign up for a variety of outdoor programs. Previous Eagle Venture programs have included skiing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and horseback riding. For more information, please contact 919-530-7516 or email us at campusrec@nccu.edu.

Fitness and Wellness offer personal training and group fitness classes. With a focus on strength and conditioning, cardio, mind and body and dance group fitness, these classes are designed for all interest and experience levels. 

Group Exercise

Group Exercise (Group X) classes are designed for all levels of physical ability. Classes are scheduled in the evening to give you a study break or help you unwind from a long day at work. Some classes will be hybrid, and some will be in person with limited capacity. Get active and experience one of our dynamic classes. 

Step and Groove

Day: Every first and third Monday
Time: 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Location: L.T. Walker Complex, B101

If you like a challenge, fun atmosphere and a little variety, then this is the class for you.  Step and Groove includes cardio with step, dance and strength training for a full-body workout!

Yoga

Day: Tuesday
Time: 5:30–6:15 p.m. and 6:30–7:15 p.m.
Location: L.T. Walker Complex, B101

Participants are introduced to a variety of postures and breath work within a moderate pace “flow” yoga style.  Focus on breath and body awareness moving through yoga postures with healthy alignment. Open to beginner and intermediate participants.

Zumba

Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30–6:15 p.m.
Location: L.T. Walker Complex, B101

Latin-inspired dance fitness that incorporates Latin and international music. The Zumba class combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body.  You will get a great workout while having a blast.
 
Stretch and Move

Day: Wednesday
Time: 12:30–1:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual (Link to join Stretch and Move)

Strengthen both cardiovascular and muscular systems with the use of bodyweight exercises and a chair.  Classes are designed to increase flexibility, joint stability, balance, coordination, agility, muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.  Join the class.
 

Personal Training 

Our nationally certified trainers are dedicated to improving their clients’ fitness goals. We also provide affordable packages that are available to faculty, staff and students. Sessions are designed to meet all levels of ability.  

Contact 919-530-5471 to learn more.

Personal Training Sign-up Form

Special Event Request 

We provide special programs to fit your needs. Contact 919-530-5466  for more information.

Cardio Dance

Type: Cardio

This class brings all of your favorite music and dance moves together to give you a fun and exciting cardio workout. 

Outdoor Circuit Training 

Type: Cardio and Strength 

This boot-camp-style workout includes interval training and a mixture of cardio and strength exercises. It will keep your heart rate elevated while you build muscle at the same time. 

HIIT

Type: Cardio and Strength

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a non-stop, fast-paced, full-body workout class that will get your heart rate elevated in a short amount of time. 

Lower Body Tone

Type: Toning

This workout is designed to target all your lower body muscle groups through strength training. This class utilizes a variety of equipment, including a body bar, dumbbells and a BOSU ball.

Step Aerobics

Type: Cardio

Step aerobics is a combination of cardio intermixed with fun dance routines on the step that will leave you sweaty and satisfied.

Zumba

Type: Cardio and Dance

This class provides a full-body workout through the combination of Latin and international music, dance moves and timed exercises.