Finding movement and exercise I enjoy
One of the things we love about Colorado and our campus is the opportunities to move and explore. Exercise and movement come in many forms--from lifting to group classes to outdoor activities to walking around campus. Find the thing that makes you feel good: whatever it is!
UNC Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation provides facilities, activities, and services for every ability level and is open to students, faculty, and friends of UNC. Join an intramural Links to an external site. or club sport Links to an external site., and participate in group fitness classes Links to an external site.. The Rec Center provides a supportive environment for everyone.
Did you know you can also work at the Campus Rec Center Links to an external site.!
Outdoor pursuits
The Outdoor Pursuits program provides opportunities for outdoor education and leadership experiences through the Outdoor Pursuits Ropes Course Links to an external site., Climbing Wall Links to an external site., and offers trips and workshops.
OP also sponsors a free campus bike program to help you get around. Visit the Bike Rental Links to an external site. page and click on the "Bike Rental Request" link on the right to submit your bike rental request. Then you are off to the races!
Other activities on campus
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eSports
The UNC eSports Club Links to an external site. competes in four games throughout the collegiate scene: League of Legends, Overwatch, Counter-Strike, and Rocket League.
Disc golf
Disc golf is a flying disc game for all ages, in which individual players throw a disc at a chain-link target. The object, like in standard golf, is to traverse the 14-hole course from beginning to end in the fewest number of throws.
The course is open during daylight hours to the public. Follow the Disc Golf course map Links to an external site. or just start playing. You might even run into President Feinstein, your professors, or Clawz out on the course.
Tree tour
Spend an afternoon walking around campus on our self-guided tree tour! In the fall you can see the colors change and in the spring check out the new blossoms. As you walk around look for the blue markers and reference the trail map for information on the plants. Visit the Campus Tree Trails Links to an external site. website for trail maps and more information!
Trees that are selected for the trails reflect Colorado native trees, historically significant trees, state champion trees, unique trees, and trees that have significant horticultural value, such as flowering, ornamental, shade, and special plantings.
Bonus materials
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Additional resources
There is a lightsaber group on campus, The UNC Lightsaber Guys. Several times a week, they host impromptu lightsaber fights. Anyone with a lightsaber is welcome to join. Check out their Instagram Links to an external site. for more information.
Challenge
What type of activity or movement makes you feel your best? Brainstorm a list of things you want to try and then cross them off as you complete them this semester!