What is the Recreation Center all about?

Philosophy

The Mercyhurst College Recreation Center was built to provide each student the opportunity to enhance their physical well being, within the realm of their academic challenges. This recreation center was designed with the intent of meeting the recreational, fitness, and athletic needs of the students, faculty, and intercollegiate teams of Mercyhurst College.

The Mercyhurst College Recreational Center is open daily to those within the Mercyhurst Community. In order to meet the various fitness demands of the Mercyhurst population, students may utilize spinning, martial arts, and/or aerobic classes offered on a daily basis. Each student will have the opportunity to enhance physical performance through a spacious free weight room, newly added hammer-strength equipment and up to date cardiovascular machines.

Mission Statement

As the director of the Mercyhurst fitness and recreation facility, I believe in the pursuit of excellence in our students, as well as in all the staff of the college. It is my goal to provide each student with the opportunity to enhance their physical well being through the utilization of our state of the art equipment, fitness classes and helpful staff. Each student will have the opportunity to enhance the quality of life through proper training, organized fitness activities, and education to establish the principles of living a healthy lifestyle.

Goals

1. Provide non-discriminatory fitness opportunities for people of the Mercyhurst community.
2. Education of individuals in sound health principles by our certified fitness instructors
3. Provide members with the most motivational and inspiring atmosphere through signage and personnel support.
4. Maintain state of the art equipment through constant product research, maintenance and purchasing power to meet the demands and needs of Mercyhurst Community.
5. Expand our facility’s health and wellness programs to meet the needs of a diversifying population and changes in health promotion trends.
6. Provide opportunity for employee growth and development through CPR and first aid training.