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Campus Recreation

A person wearing a white hat squats with a barbell on their shoulders in a gym. Weight plates are stacked on racks nearby. Other gym equipment and people are visible in the background.
Two women are running on treadmills in a spacious gym with exercise bikes and weight machines in the background. The gym has large windows and a modern, minimalistic design.

Campus Recreation

The Office for Campus Recreation’s Mission is to promote, encourage, and facilitate Christ-centered recreation, health, and wellness to the Union University Community through both formal and informal programming. In addition, we want to create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters positive social interaction, encourages friendly competition, enhances the overall educational experience, and provides an opportunity to develop a healthy lifestyle.

Values

  • Spiritual Growth – Relating physical activity and experiences to the Word of God and personal growth
  • Teamwork – Working together to achieve our common goal and mission
  • Growth/Development – Striving for ongoing intentional improvements and continuous learning
  • Fun – Valuing laughing and humor, camaraderie, and an enjoyable atmosphere
  • Excellence – Striving for excellence in our work and service to the Union community
  • Professionalism – Displaying excellent customer service with a focus on internal efficiency and preparation
  • Communication – Encouraging a culture of effective communication, both internally and to constituents

Campus Recreation at Union

A person in athletic wear squats with a barbell in a gym. Gym equipment, weight plates, and another person using a medicine ball are visible in the background. The flooring is black with some green turf.
A person lifts a barbell in a spacious gym with weight racks, rowing machines, and exercise bikes. The wall displays “Union University Wellness Center” with a bulldog logo. The gym is well-lit and clean.
A person in a red shirt loads weights onto a barbell in a gym. Rowing machines and turf are visible, with motivational text on the wall in the background.
Two women are running on treadmills in a spacious gym with exercise bikes and weight machines in the background. The gym has large windows and a modern, minimalistic design.
A fitness center with weightlifting equipment, squat racks, and benches. Union University Wellness Center is written on the back wall. The room is well-lit with black flooring and artificial turf along the walls.
A gym with weight benches, racks of dumbbells, mirrored walls, and various strength training equipment. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near a closed gray door. The floor is rubberized.
A group of young men, part of the Residence Life community, play basketball on an outdoor court. One player jumps to take a shot while others watch or get ready to rebound. Trees and park scenery are visible in the background.
A person with light hair wearing a white T-shirt and black shorts runs on a grass field toward a soccer goal, with medicine balls and cone markers visible in the background.
A runner holding a baton sprints across a grassy field during a relay race, with other people standing and watching in the background.
A group of young men in matching purple tank tops and black shorts run across a grassy area holding torches, with parked cars and a brick building in the background.
A group of people play a game with a blue ball inside a metal frame structure on a grassy field. Others watch or wait nearby. Buildings with domes and a clock tower are visible in the background.
Two people play cornhole outside on a grassy lawn in front of a brick building. One person tosses a red bean bag, while the other watches. The weather appears sunny and clear.
A group of people outdoors participate in a color run event, throwing clouds of yellow, purple, and pink powder as a woman in athletic clothing runs through the colorful scene.

Wellness Center

Union University dedicated its new Wellness Center Aug. 19, 2024, officially opening the new fitness facility that is more than four times larger than the previous space.

Hours

Summer 2026 Hours (May 1 – August 15)

  • Monday- Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 2–6 p.m.
Wellness Center Memberships

Facility Details

The facility includes turf strip, cardio equipment, and all your weightlifting needs. This space provides the space and equipment for everyone to participate in the training they love, from powerlifting to CrossFit to endurance training. The Wellness Center is open to students, faculty, and staff. In addition, we have a new fitness studio inside our facility. This studio hosts yoga, spin, Pilates, HITT, and basics of weightlifting classes on a rotating schedule. The Wellness center houses the offices of our Campus Recreation Staff — here you can request a meeting to work on plans to achieve your fitness goals, whether that be nutritional, weightlifting, or other exercise goals.

Rules & Regulations

  • Shirts, tennis shoes, and modest apparel must be worn at all times in the Wellness Centers. Modest apparel includes but is not limited to the prohibition of any cropped shirts, excessive cutoffs, or see through attire.
  • All members must have an active membership through EZFacility.
  • All community and alumni members must tell the front desk staff their first and last names to check in.
  • Children under 13 years of age must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian and must have approval from Ivy-Marie Adkisson, Director of Campus Recreation.
  • Guests may purchase a guest pass for a fee of $5 per day. Walk-in guests must seek approval from the director.
  • The Wellness Center hours will coincide with all University holidays and closings. These are also updated on the Campus Recreation Instagram
Three people play flag football on grass. One player in a black shirt holds a football and tries to evade a defender reaching for his flag. Another player in a white shirt watches from behind. Trees are visible in the background.
A woman in a white jersey prepares to throw a frisbee during an outdoor ultimate frisbee game. Other players in black and white jerseys are running on the grassy field under a sunny sky.

Intramurals

Union students enjoy a vibrant intramural program which is open for anyone to participate. Some of the more popular activities attract several hundred students. They enjoy the fellowship and fun that comes from friendly team competition. Union offers intramural sports such as flag football, sand volleyball, indoor racquetball, basketball, disc golf and more.

For more information, contact campusrec@uu.edu.

Recently Offered Intramural Sports

  • 3v3 Basketball
  • Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Racquetball (singles and doubles)
  • Sand Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Spike Ball
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports

Outdoor Recreation

Union's campus has several outdoor recreation options like an intramural field, basketball/sand volleyball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course, a 6+ mile wooded trail system, a hammock garden, and several running/walking courses.