It is our department's goal for students and staff to develop an appreciation of the value of diversity in the YSU Community by displaying a respect for all participants. Here at the Department of Campus Recreation, we offer the following programs for you to enjoy:
- Group X class for all backgrounds (Tai Chi, Yoga, ect.)
- Universally designed exercise equipment
- Special orientation of exercise equipment
- Cardiovascular equipment that is able to be formatted in many different languages
- Safe Zone advocates and allies
- Meditation Room facility
- Maps of the Meditation studio are available at the control desk with the northeast direction identified for prayer
- Basic policies have been translated into various languages as needed/requested (Korean, Spanish, Turkish, Vietnamese; see below for policies )
- Expanded Intramural soccer league
- Offer weekly informal table tennis program
- Set badminton equipment weekly at request by international students
- Maintain and update ADA compliant pool lift
- Workplace site for Rich Center
- Offer a wheelchair accessible element on teambuilding challenging course
- Climbing wall use to students at Rich center
- Created specific circuit workouts using adaptive equipment
- Implemented the Nine Pillars of Wellness campaign
- Changed single stall restrooms in lobby to inclusive restrooms
- Provide baby changing stations in lobby restrooms
The Department of Campus Recreation has previously supported the following programs:
- Kayak and Camping Trip, Safer Sex Week Events, Financial Wellness, Alcohol Awareness Week, Tunnel of Oppression, Relaxation Week, Healthy Weight Day, NIRSA Day, 9 Pillars of Wellness Day, International Student Coffee Hour
If you have additional needs in order to utilize services to the fullest, please contact Joy Polkabla Byers at (330) 941-2242.