Recreation & Wellness

Chicago Campus

Introducing Roosevelt’s Chicago Campus

fitness center!

Current students have a new fitness and recreation option, the Columbia College Plymouth Court Fitness Center!

The Plymouth Court Fitness Center is located at 731 S. Plymouth Ct. just a few blocks from the Auditorium Building near Bar Louie. The facility includes free weights, strength machines, treadmills, cycles, ellipticals, and locker rooms with showers.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday:         11:00am-11:00pm

Saturday:                   11:00am-5:00pm

Sunday:                     5:00pm-11:00pm

Students must present their Roosevelt Student ID with the current fall purple validation sticker when they sign into the facility (validation stickers are available in the Registar's Office, AUD Room 124). This option is only available to currently enrolled students.

Fall Semester 2009 Fitness Classes

Gentle Yoga

4:45pm – 5:45pm           Every Wednesday          Gage 5th Floor Commons

Want to feel more relaxed, more grounded, and less stressed? This slow-paced, gentle-moving yoga class focuses on the fundamentals of breath, balance, and

movement to stretch and strengthen your mind and body. No experience necessary. Please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing. Class will meet every

Wednesday.  Classes will meet through Dec. 9, 2009.

Zumba

7:00pm – 8:00pm           Every other Tuesday       AUD Congress Lounge          

Ditch the workout, join the party! Zumba fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. This aerobic workout is fun, different, and effective! Classes meet every other Tuesday.  Classes will meet through Dec. 1, 2009.

Intramural Sports

Roosevelt and Columbia are offering a co-Intramural Sports Program this year. Click here for information about IMs.

Contact Information

Call Mike Vander Heyden, Coordinator for Recreation and Wellness, at 312-341-3848 for details on equipment or programming.

 

Schaumburg Campus

Room 425 847-619-7940

Semester Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Students: Bring your Roosevelt ID (with validation stickers for current semester).
Faculty and Staff: Bring your Roosevelt faculty and staff ID.
Alumni: Bring your valid alumni card and a valid state ID or drivers license.

• Sign in at the front desk, logging the date and time that you enter. You must also sign out when you leave the facility.
• All patrons of the Fitness Center must wear proper attire. Tops, bottoms, and close-toed shoes are to be worn by all patrons.

Lockers - Daily use lockers are available in the men’s and women’s locker rooms located within the Fitness Center.

Fitness Center Fitness Equipment - The Fitness Center has cardiovascular and strength training machines, as well as free weights. Equipment includes treadmills, an elliptical machine, exercise bikes, leg press, military press, and a Smith machine.

Fitness Center Personal Trainer - Fitness programs, fitness workshops and small group and individualized personal training are offered at no cost for Fitness Center patrons. Contact the Center for Campus Life, Room 430, to schedule an appointment with the personal trainer.

Programs - Wellness programs are also offered throughout the year. For more information about fitness programs, consult the monthly calendar of events available at the Center for Campus Life, Room 430.

Recreation Room

Room 428 847-619-7940

Semester Hours of Operation Monday to Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

The Recreation Room is a great place to relax before, between, or after classes. Located in the Licht Student Center, this area features a pool table, foosball table, couches, chairs and a big screen TV with cable for the Roosevelt community to enjoy. Roosevelt students may check out pool equipment in the Center for Campus Life with their Roosevelt ID.