Campus Recreation

Muskingum Recreation Informational Video

Recreation Vision/Mission/Values:

Muskingum University Campus Recreation Vision Statement:
Campus Recreation at Muskingum University envisions an inclusive campus community where students, faculty, and staff thrive through recreation that supports physical health, social connection, emotional balance, lifelong learning, purposeful work, financial awareness, environmental responsibility, and personal meaning.

Muskingum University Campus Recreation Mission & Purpose:
The mission of Campus Recreation at Muskingum University is to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can engage in healthy recreational opportunities. Guided by the eight vectors of wellness, we aim to enhance well-being, encourage balanced living, and provide enjoyable outlets that support physical health, mental resilience, and stress management.

Muskingum University Campus Recreation Values:

Holistic Wellness: We promote lifelong wellness by supporting the physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being of our campus community.
Inclusion and Belonging: We create welcoming, accessible spaces where every individual feels valued, respected and supported.
Excellence in Experience: We deliver high-quality programs, services, and facilities that reflect professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.
Learning Through Engagement: We use recreation as an educational tool to develop leadership, teamwork, and skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Community Connection: We strengthen campus life by fostering meaningful relationships and shared recreational experiences.
Integrity and Responsibility: We steward resources responsibly and operate with integrity to support a safe and sustainable campus environment. 

IMleagues Information

Intramurals

IMLeagues is used to create rosters for Intramural events, sign-up as a free agent for events, join pre-existing teams, see your schedule, and keep track of your participation and trophies!   Click here to view Muskingum's IMLeagues Intramural Page.  Intramurals are completely free to participate in!

Wellness Classes

Wellness Classes are offered for free to all Muskingum Students through our partnership with NCAARD. Classes that are offered include Core & More, yoga, Wall Pilates, and more! Students can sign up for classes ahead of time on IMLeagues, or by showing your Muskingum ID at the class. Click here to view the IMLeagues Wellness Activities Page.

 

Upcoming Events

Fall Intramural Offerings

• Indoor Volleyball
• 5v5 Indoor Soccer
• Turkey Bowl

Spring Intramural Offerings

• 3v3 Basketball
• Spikeball
• Pickleball Doubles

Other Uses

IMLeagues can also tell you

• The hours of operation for the Bullock Health & Wellness Complex

• Bullock Health & Wellness Complex Rules

• Intramural Activities

• Application to various campus recreation jobs

• Link to the Wellness Center

• Link to Counseling Services

• Upcoming Varsity Athletic Events

• Links to all of campus recreation's social media accounts

• Ability to give feedback about our staff and/or facilities.

Facilities:

Henry D. Bullock Health and Wellness Complex

This facility is open to all faculty, staff, and students at Muskingum University for free.  The second floor is home to a fitness center with cardio, selectorized, and free weight-based equipment.  It also houses a 200-meter indoor track surrounding a 60-yard turf field that serves varsity athletic teams, intramural sports, and recreational activities. The third floor also features multi-purpose classrooms and casual seating that overlooks the fieldhouse. For more information, visit the Bullock Health and Wellness Complex Page.

Disc Golf Course

Located on the East Residential Hill on campus.  The first hole is located at the Chess Center Sand Volleyball Court.  At the first hole, there is a hole map that opens up.  Inside you can find a scorecard for the course as well as a course map.  Our course can also be found on the Udisc app (which is free to download and use).  For more details, to see the course map, pictures of each hole, or to watch our video tour please visit our Disc Golf Course Page.

Intramural Activities:

Intramurals

Our Intramural program offers a variety of activities to stay active, be social, meet new people, and to relieve stress.  We also offer learner leagues for those who are unsure of how to play one of our activities.  We are open to faculty and staff as well as their partners and children who are at least 15 years or older, as well as graduate students and undergraduate students, and alumni of Muskingum University.  For more details of what is happening in Intramurals please visit our Intramurals Page.

Club Sports:

Outdoor Initiatives

Is one of Muskingum's many clubs and organizations.  We host events such as white water rafting, ziplining, camping, and more!  If you are seeking adventure during your academic year or for more details about our Outdoor Initiatives Program please visit our Outdoor Initiatives Page.

Ultimate Frisbee

Ultimate Frisbee has historically been a co-ed team that competes against some other universities.  Currently, it is working to reestablish a roster on campus.  For more details about our ultimate frisbee program please visit our Club Sports Page.

Spike ball

Spike ball is currently seeking interested members to join and is planning to start the process of becoming a recognized organization on campus as well as a club sport.  For more details about our spike ball program please visit our Club Sports Page.

Wellness Tips:

Social Wellness Tips

• Join a club or organization on campus.
• Join Intramurals on a team or as a free agent.
• Sit with someone new at lunch or dinner.
• Create a new club or organization on campus.
• Don't rely solely on virtual interactions.
• Engage in healthy romantic relationships.
• Embrace diversity rather than fear it.
• Set a goal to thank x amount of people per week.
• Set aside x amount of time to call or sit down and talk with a loved one or friend.
• Learn to forgive others.
• Attend athletic events and cheer on your fellow muskies.

Physical Wellness Tips

• Join an Intramural team or as a free agent.
• Use our Fitness Floor at the Chess Center.
• Attend Wellness Activity Classes by downloading Campus Recreation's MuskieFit App.
• Learn how to use the Chess Center Equipment.
• Set a daily step goal.
• Use moderation when eating.
• Try a new healthy recipe.
• Stay hydrated.
• Wash your hands regularly.
• Get regular sleep.
• Go to the Wellness Center if you just feel off.

Emotional WellnessTips

• Reach out to Counseling for help by downloading the Muskie WellBeing App.
• Stay active as this helps regulates chemicals in your brain and keep you more balanced.
• Take up journaling.
• Make your own stress relief ball with a balloon and sand or flour.
• Attend a yoga class or do some yoga in your room.
• Craft
• Create a motivational book for yourself.
• Concentrate on the positives in your life.
• Reach out to friends for help.
• Escape in a book for a bit.

Spiritual Wellness Tips

• Attend a yoga class or do yoga in your room while self-reflecting.
• Meditate and let your mind wander.
• Journal.
• Do some community service.
• Thank x amount of people per day.
• If you believe in a religion then pray daily.
• Use aromatherapy with oils to get yourself into a state of extreme relaxation.
• Determine who you wish to be and work toward self-acceptance with that goal in mind.
• Set personal goals and accomplish them.
• Unplug!  Set aside an hour each day where you have no electronics going.

Financial Wellness Tips

• Create a personal budget.
• Use free apps to help manage your money.
• Apply for a job on campus using Handshake.
• Pick a day of the week as a no-spending day.
• Critically think about wants vs. needs.
• Educate yourself on credit card usage.
• Attend free events on campus rather than events that cost money (campus recreation, intramurals, MPB)
• Save a little bit of money from each paycheck if you have a job.
• Visit feed the pig.
• Don't get caught up in spending for displays of status.

Environmental Wellness Tips

• Visit Dillon State Park or Salt Fork State Park.
• Join Outdoor Initiatives and Recreation.
• Go on an Outdoor Initiatives and Recreation Trip.
• Walkthrough the Hollow on campus.
• Check out a hammock, kayak, or camping gear from the Chess Center.
• Do homework outside on nice days.
• Volunteer in the community.
• Help clean up the campus.
• Recycle when possible.
• Put down your phone for at least 1 hour a day and go outside.

Intellectual Wellness Tips

• Play some strategy-based board games like Settlers or Risk (can be checked out for free at the Chess Center).
• Do puzzles.
• Play trivia.
• Read a book, not for school.
• Work on time management skills.
• Build a priorities list.
• Learn new organizational methods.
• Challenge yourself to learn new skills or modifying how you do things like learning to brush your teeth with your non-dominant hand.
• Try something new.
• Learn from others' experiences particularly if they are different from your own.

Occupational Wellness Tips

• Attend a Career Fair utilizing the Career Center.
• Attend the majors fair.
• Schedule an appointment to review your resume with the Career Center.
• Explore hobbies and make time for them weekly.
• Find an internship.
• Apply for a job even if you don't get it (it's a great experience to practice the process).
• Work on transferable skills however you possibly can.
• Learn how to network.
• Set work goals and develop them further with a supervisor.
• Re-discover your passions.