About Us

University of Houston-Downtown Sports & Fitness

Our department serves as a vital and integral part of student life on campus. The mission of Sports & Fitness is to provide the university community with programs that offer vigorous, fun-filled, health-promoting, physical activity conducive to wellness and personal development. Sports & Fitness supports the mission of UHD by seeking to create a climate that motivates members to embrace a healthy life-style, which can enhance their academic studies, build friendships and social skills, develop leadership qualities, and cultivate a sense of ownership and belonging to the university. UHD students are second to none and deserve a first rate program.

Sports & Fitness Department

The Department of Sports and Fitness is located in the Wellness and Success Center (WSC) at the University of Houston - Downtown. The award winning 75,000 square foot facility opened January 17, 2023, and offers a variety of Sports and Fitness programs and services for the UHD Community. Stop by the WSC to take advantage of Group Fitness classes, Personal Training, two Functional Fitness areas, a large weight room, and a cardio training area to improve your health through physical activity. If you enjoy playing sports stop by the WSC for a quick basketball or volleyball game or consider competing in Intramurals or Sports Clubs. UHD students can visit the eSports PC and Console rooms inside the One Main Building to enjoy gaming on multiple platforms. All UHD students taking classes in the current term have an active membership. Memberships are available for UHD Faculty and Staff and the surrounding community.

 

Facilities

The Wellness and Success Center opened January 17, 2023. The Department of Sports & Fitness was created to offer physical fitness and recreation opportunities to support student success and to enhance the collegiate experience.

WSC Features:

  • 75,000 square ft. facility
  • Large weight training and cardio training areas with dramatic views of downtown HoustonIndoor Functional Training Area
  • Indoor Functional Training Area
  • Outdoor Functional Training Area
  • Bouldering wall
  • 3 exercise class studios
  • Indoor Running Track
  • 3 personal training and massage therapy rooms
  • Demonstration Kitchen Room
  • 3 courts for basketball/volleyball/badminton
  • Large locker rooms
 
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