1999-2000 Undergraduate Calendar  Student Services
	1999 - 2000 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
	Carleton University

Athletics and Recreation

Telephone: 520-4480

The mandate of the Department of Physical Recreation and Athletics is to enhance campus life, spirit, and health by providing a variety of opportunities for high-quality physical activity which meet the needs of students and staff. A balance of programs is offered for all skill and competitive levels, including freelance recreation, instruction programs, intramural sports, and interuniversity athletics.

The athletic facilities include an L-shaped fifty-metre pool with diving tower; a Fitness Centre with weight-training equipment, and cardiovascular machines; nine International squash courts; a double gymnasium; a heavy-weight training room; and Combatives and Multipurpose rooms. Outdoor facilities include football and soccer fields, three other playing fields, and five tennis courts. These facilities may be available to students either for recreational needs or for organised competition.

Instructional classes offered include group fitness programs such as aerobics, weight-training, and step aerobics; personal training services; fitness appraisals; aquatics programs such as learn-to-swim, aquafit, and masters' swim; dance; martial arts; yoga and tai chi.

For further information on varsity athletics, competitive club teams and intramurals, contact the Athletics department or visit our website at www.carleton.ca/athletics.

There is an Athletics Board which advises the Department and the University on matters of athletics and recreation policy through the Office of the President. The Board is composed of members from the Faculty, Administration, Alumni, the Students' Associations, and the Residence Association.