General Info

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The facilities managed by the Department of Recreational Sports include the Recreational Sports Center (RSC), the Health and Kinesiology Center (HKC), Johnson Coliseum, the McAdams Tennis Complex, the Pritchett Field Sports Complex, three Intramural Sports Fields, Sand Volleyball Courts, and the University Camp.

Students enjoy the Informal Recreation Program by participating in self-directed recreational activities such as drop-in basketball, weight-lifting, cardio, racquetball or swimming. The seasonally heated 182,000 gallon pool has four 25-yard lap lanes and a leisure area which can be used for water sports or merely relaxing in the sun. The Fitness Program offers comprehensive fitness programming for the Bearkat community. Programs include group fitness classes, yoga, personal training, and workshops. Intramural Sports offers a variety of team, dual, and individual activities with both competitive and recreational divisions. Students may participate in softball, flag football and soccer, as well as in non-traditional activities such as dodgeball, Texas Hold’em, and X-box tournaments. The Club Sports program consists of over 35 recognized student organizations established to promote and develop common sport- and/or recreation-related interests. Sports such as soccer, rugby, lacrosse and even Quidditch have been founded, organized, and maintained by volunteer student leaders who compete regionally and even nationally against other university club sports teams.

Outdoor Recreation is a multi-faceted program consisting of six primary components; Trips, Workshops, the Climbing Center and bouldering area, equipment rental (tents, sleeping bags, kayaks, etc.), Bearkat Camp (a four day, three night experience for incoming freshmen), and the 345-acre University camp and retreat center. The University Camp is a one-of-a-kind recreation and retreat facility located near Riverside, Texas.

Members of the SHSU community can spend a day canoeing on the water, fishing, hiking, biking, challenging themselves on the low or high-ropes courses, hosting a gathering in the dining hall, or just enjoying a picnic by the lake. Special Events are responsible for hosting large-scale events. Past activities have included Sammypalooza, a musical festival with three stages and several live musical acts; Midnight Mayhem, with the legendary mechanical bull; and Spring Breakout, a fun filled night featuring a comedian and other entertainment opportunities. Most programs are offered free of charge to SHSU students. The Recreational Sports department also provides numerous employment opportunities for students who are interested in part-time work. Over 300 student positions are filled annually in the areas of intramural officiating, facility supervision, aquatics, marketing, and fitness. More detailed information may be found in the handbooks, brochures, and flyers available in the Recreational Sports and Activities Office (RSC 162), at shsu.edu/dept/recreational-sports/ or by calling (936) 294-1985.