HPER CLOSURE

Due to Phase II construction, the HPER Center's last day of operation will be Wednesday, April 30th and will not reopen until approximately October 15, 2014, the expected completion date for phase II construction.

Closing and emptying the HPER is a large undertaking.  'Everything' must be out of the HPER prior to our May 1st closing.

Beginning Monday, April 28th movers will be in the HPER to dismantle and relocate all of our cardiovascular equipment (1st floor) and weight equipment (2nd floor).  For this reason the 1st floor cardio room and 2nd floor weight room will be closed beginning Monday, April 28th.  Also, the equipment will be moved through our east side front entrance.

Because of this, HPER hours for Monday, April 28th through Wednesday, April 30th will be:

Monday, April 28th - 4pm to 11pm

Tuesday, April 29th - 4pm to 11pm

Wednesday, April 30th - 4pm to 11pm

Thursday, May 1st - HPER CLOSED

*ONLY the track and basketball courts will be available for recreational use on these days.

Please click here for more info on the HPER Center and 10 Fitness teaming up to keep you in shape while we are closed.

HPER Center Expansion-Phase II

Campus recreation has created a Facebook page to keep students informed and updated on the HPER Phase II Expansion. Click on the link above to like our page and view the latest updates on YOUR HPER Facility. We welcome comments and questions you may have concerning the UCA HPER Expansion Phase II.

A Bear Tradition!

The Campus Recreation Department has a tradition  that offers students a wide variety of healthy activities at all ability levels. Opportunities for active competition, fitness conditioning, skill building, stress release, leadership development and peer socialization will be available through Campus Recreation programming. Students will be able to take advantage of new and exciting opportunities through various programs offered.

Recreational Programs:
Aquatics
Fitness
Intramural Sports

Facilities:
HPER
Farris Center Pool
Farris Center Racquetball
Jefferson D. Farris Softball Complex
UCA Tennis Complex
Campus Recreation Facilities Map

Employment
Staff Application

With these Campus Recreation activities and facilities, students, faculty and staff will be able to develop healthy lifestyle habits, make new friends and forge lasting relationships.

Our Mission:

The mission of Campus Recreation is to provide students, faculty, and staff with programs that offer competitive, non-competitive, health promoting, and physical activity conducive to their personal development and overall wellness within safe facilities and fun-filled environments.The department also provides leadership development opportunities for students and participants. The department personnel recognize the value of developing the total person and feel that recreational and intramural sports are an essential component of the educational experience at the University of Central Arkansas.

ACIS Challenge Champions

ACIS Challenge Champions

The UCA HPER Fitness Center would like to congratulate Harold Crow (Junior), Brandon Klar (Senior), Kari Anne Servedio (Freshman) and Cassie Howard (Junior) –winners of the UCA 2010 ACIS Campus Challenge.

The top four Campus Challenge overall winners from UCA will receive an all expense paid trip to compete against 11 other select schools from all over the country.  They will travel to Colorado Springs, CO April 23rd – 25th  to compete in such events as a mini-triathlon, tug o’ war, and the Nike Swoosh Challenge (a giant obstacle course). The competition will be held at The United States Air Force Academy as well as The Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO.  Stop by the ACIS webpage (www.acisports.com ( http://www.acisports.com/ )) to view a video of last year’s competition and the activities our students will be competing in.

The UCA HPER Fitness Center Intern, Chris Schwen, will also be traveling to Nationals.  He is one of 8 interns among some 200 that has been selected to attend the competition and assist ACIS at the Nationals Competition. He also recently received the ACIS Intern of the Month award for March.  For this honor Chris will receive a $100 bonus check, ACIS Apparel items, award certificate and his bio & photo posted on ACISports.com.

What is ACIS?

ACIS provides opportunities for schools, students, and sponsors to mutually benefit through sports-related promotional activities on more than 200 campuses nationwide. Our goal is to provide the optimal experience for students participating in recreational sports while increasing awareness and excitement for recreationalsports programs and ACIS sponsors.

ACIS started in 2005 and has become the nation’s largest college sports property.

- ACIS Sponsorships enhance existing recreational sports programs by adding extra excitement, funding and valuable student giveaways.

- ACIS sponsors campus, regional and national championship tournaments that provide college student athletes with the opportunity to compete in high quality, nationally promoted intramural and extramural events.

- ACIS currently works with 200 campuses nationwide to provide sponsors for intramural flag football, basketball and fitness programs.