The office of Recreational Sports is responsible for providing recreational opportunities for the SUNY New Paltz community. Recreational offerings have been intentionally designed to provide equal opportunity for participation regardless of gender, age, race, sport interest, or motor skill level. The Recreation Program strongly embraces the 'wellness' concept.
Wellness is a philosophy of living which advocates the development of the total individual.
The Recreation Program strives to aid this development by providing programs that foster the physical, social, and emotional aspects of the individual. Whether one is playing racquetball, swimming laps, or attending deriving physical benefits from these activities. The benefits from recreation are not only physical. It is also our aim to provide activities to relieve stress and to improve the emotional well-being of the participant. The program has also created a positive social environment where individuals may relax and enjoy the company of others.