You were that kid. You know, that band geek who didn’t really appeal to the opposite sex; the chess clubber who focused more on the board than what you were eating; or just the average high schooler that never participated in any sports.
Welcome to the first day of your new life: your collegiate life. Your journey to a brand-new person with no ties to your high-school insecurities and stereotyping by your peers. With nobody to judge you on a daily basis, but instead a campus with new faces and new perceptions. Ever wanted to be the tanned volleyball player with wind-swept hair? Or perhaps the woman that could turn heads by merely walking into a room? Read on, young one.
Southern Methodist University has the facilities and resources to transform you, but it’ll take time and work. It’ll take a willingness to break out of your shell: whether it’s putting on a pair of sport shorts and hitting that gym for the first time or putting on that iPod for a short jog around campus. But more importantly, it’ll require a change from a “can’t do” to a “can do.”
With facilities like these on campus, you certainly have no excuse now.
Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports
With over 15,000 square feet of a modern weight-lifting space, and 5,000 square feet of aerobics/ dance rooms, only one word could describe the Dedman Center: amazing. Furthermore, in the middle of it all, a 40-ft tall climbing wall that greets you upon your entrance. If you’ve always envisioned yourself as Stallone in “Cliffhanger,” this would be your chance.
Other facilities include four full-sized basketball courts, six glass-backed racquetball court and an indoor track that circles the basketball courts below (great for watching basketball-ers sweat it out). Did I also mention an outdoor water recreation area with a 7-foot waterfall, and a sunning area?
Club Sports
Offered by the Department of Recreational Sports, Club Sports is the perfect fit for anybody willing to try a new sport and compete competitively with other schools such as UT-Austin, Texas A&M, or Rice. Prior experience is not required to join these clubs, but heart and passion are. Are you game? Some sports offered are Badminton, Baseball, Cricket, Hockey, Polo, Rugby, Soccer club, Tennis, Triathlon Club.
Group X/ Personal Training/ Nutrition
Ever participated in a strength building or an aerobics class? Well, sweat it out in a group to great fitness instructors and rocking beats, and be prepared to lose calories while having fun (a hard thought, I understand). Classes happen throughout the day, and there’s a sure fit and level of difficulty for everyone.
Now, of course, if you’re intimidated by the gym or need a little guiding hand, did you know that Dedman offers personal training packages? With a great crew and years of experience, you can be assured that results will come in due time, and with a personalized fitness assessment, what are you waiting for?
