UCR STUDENT RECREATION CENTER

Happy New Year and Welcome back to campus! We hope your holiday season was filled with joy and cheer. As 2020 kicks off the start of a new decade and vision, if personal well-being and health are on your radar, the UCR Student Recreation Center is a great place to check out for different activities and resources that will help you forward in reaching your personal fitness goals.

From group fitness classes and outdoor excursions to cooking demonstrations and massage chairs, the Student Recreation Center is filled with many opportunities for you to explore your interests while meeting new people and building connections. Along with the different amenities that the Student Recreation Center provides, there are also employment opportunities for students to develop leadership skills. Whether you are interested in becoming an instructor for a group fitness class or looking forward to becoming a personal trainer, opportunities at the Student Recreation Center will help further strengthen the interpersonal skills that are essential for any occupation in the working field.

For more information on different resources and events hosted by the Student Recreation Center, visit https://recreation.ucr.edu/.

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