Wellness courses provide clues to a healthy lifestylefrom nutritional maintenance and stress management to time management techniques and alcohol and drug prevention. Grinnell's special program in physical education is solidly grounded in the liberal arts. You will enjoy interdisciplinary study, and you will work with faculty who are interested in you and the quality of your work. There is ample opportunity for extracurricular activity at Grinnell. In addition to the varsity sports offerings, the department's intramural and club sports programs give students the chance to compete in or direct sports of their own choosing.
Students often take the initiative and create club sports.
Club teams register with student activities and are eligible to receive funding from the Student Government Association and then obtain permission for field space from the athletic department. Last year, club teams included lacrosse, rugby, synchronized swimming, field hockey, martial arts, ultimate Frisbee, fencing, and water polo. Current intramural opportunities include ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming, racquetball, pool, and chess. GORP exposes participants to a range of outdoor activities on a variety of levels. The program appeals to students with noncompetitive recreational interests.