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For more information about Clark University Recreation programs, please contact the
Assistant Athletic Trainer/Recreation Director Greg White, at (508) 793-7378 or by email at
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Recreation
The Athletic Department offers a variety of individually oriented recreation activities to the entire Clark community. Classes and activities in recent years have included step aerobics, water aerobics, jazz dance, yoga, first aid and CPR, Tai Chi, cardiokickboxing and reggae aerobics.
The university encourages students to participate in recreational activities. Members of the Clark community get involved in badminton, the NBA (Noontime Basketball Association), jogging and running, indoor soccer, swimming, and tennis, to name a few. In addition to the tennis courts and playing fields, community members use the Kneller Athletic Center and Bickman Fitness Center.
Multi-Purpose Room Schedule
View the schedule (PDF) | Multi-Purpose Request Form
Wellness Class Request Form
Recreation Programs Offered
Student Pilates
Studen Pilates is a class, for both undergraduate and graduate students, which focuses on strengthening the core muscles. There is a fee required for this program. Instructor needed, if interested contact Greg White (508-793-7378) or Email grwhite@clarku.edu
Personal Training
Personal Training is by appointment with certified personal trainers that will put together an individualized workout program and take you through the workout giving pointers and advise. There is a fee required for this program. Email Peter Normandin pnormandin@clarku.edu or David Schuberth dschuberth@clarku.edu
Noontime Basketball Association
Noontime Basketball Association is pick-up basketball that can be found at the Kneller Athletic Center main basketball court every weekday at 12:00 pm. All are welcome to join in the fun.
Noontime Staff Volleyball is pick-up volleyball that can be found at the Kneller Athletic Center on Court A Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm. All are welcome to join in the fun.
Clubs with Multi-Purpose Room Privileges
Contact Information
Clark Candelas
Clark Candelas provides New York Mambo style Salsa lessons and performances to the Clark community. Professional dancer Javier Salort teaches weekly lessons open to all levels. He also coordinates the Clark Candelas performance team, which holds dance shows on and off campus. The Candelas have use of the Multipurpose Room Wednesdays 2-4 pm and Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. Email Victoria Fox vfox@clarku.edu
Karate Club
The Karate Club promotes the mental, physical and social welfare of its members through the study of the martial arts. The Karate Club has use of the Multipurpose Room Thursdays 7:30-10 pm and Racquetball Court A Tuesdays 7:30 - 10 pm. Email Shalyn Doody sdoody@clarku.edu
Variant Dance Troupe
Variant Dance Troupe provides a fun, open atmosphere for anyone who wants to make a commitment to dance, whether they have had experience or not. We are a performance based group, working each semester on a variety of styles of dances, including lyrical, modern, jazz, tap, ballet and hip hop. Variant Dance Troupe has use of the Multipurpose Room Mondays 6-10 pm. Email Christine Zimmermann czimmermann@clarku.edu
Capoeira Club
The Capoeira Club provides students with the opportunity to learn a unique art form from Brazil. Capoeira is an electrifying mix of afro-brazilan music, martial arts, and dance. It is rich with Brazilian culture and attitude, yet encourages each participant to find their own self expression within it. Through the club students are welcomed to participate in weekly instruction with a Master of the art and native Brazilian, Mestre Loka. The club also gives students a chance to be involved in the local Capoeira community and events both on and off campus. The Capoeira Club's invites all Clark students year round to check it out or to join! Capoeira has use of the Multipurpose Room Sundays 4-7 pm and Tuesdays 7:30-10 pm. Email Jana Loux-Turner JLouxTurner@clarku.edu
Tae Kwon Do Club
The Tae Kwon Do Club is dedicated to the study of Korean martial arts. Students learn self defense and enhance fitness in a supportive yet challenging environment. Email cutkd@clarku.edu
Dance Society
The Dance Society gives male and female students the opportunity to become involved in dance, to choreograph and to perform in the annual fall and spring productions. The Dance Society has use of the Multipurpose Room Sundays 10 am - 4 pm and Wednesdays 6 - 10 pm. Email Sarah Milardo smilardo@clarku.edu
Step Team
The VIP step team stands for Vision in Praise. We are a branch off of the Clark Campus Ministry, (CCM) a Christian group on campus. We praise our God with our hands and feet and the rhythms of the beat we create. We are only ladies now but we accept everyone and anyone who believes in our message. The Step Team has use of the Multipurpose Room Fridays 6 pm - 8 pm. Email Anuli Iloabachie ailoabachie@clarku.edu
Future Recreation Programs
Possible programs may include:
Community First Aid and CPR
Lunch-Time Walking Club
Racquetball/Squash Tournament
Nutritional Speakers
Masseurs/Acupuncturists
Lifeguard Training
Self Defense
If you are interested in any additional progams please email Assistant Athletic Trainer/Recreation Director Greg White (grwhite@clarku.edu) or call 508-793-7378.
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