University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD
MISSION
The mission of the University of South Dakota Wellness Center to educate and enhance lifelong wellness, by offering quality diverse programming that fosters social engagement, personal satisfaction, and healthy behaviors to the local and University community. The Wellness Center has many features for our members and guests to utilize and make the most out of their fitness goals.
PROGRAMING
The Wellness Center offers a variety of programing throughout the year. Group Fitness classes play a big role in the programing we do. Approximately 70 different classes are offered each week to our members. We offer a variety of different Boot Camps, as well. Some popular Boot Camps include SPE (Strength, Power, Endurance), Velocity and Get –U- Fit. Each month we also offer a FREE Wellness Days program that is open to anyone in the community where we provide free Body Composition and Girth Measurements and we highlight different wellness topics including sun awareness, nutrition, massage, and more. Other popular programs include our Self-Defense Courses & Nutrition Seminars. The Wellness Center also offers youth programing, including Kids Fit Camps and a Youth Basketball program for grades 1-6. Each semester they also host a Middle School Madness program where grades 5-8 get the building to themselves to participate in basketball, scavenger hunts and more.
FUN FACTS
- The University of South Dakota Wellness Center is not only open for students. It also serves over 800 community member from Vermillion and the surrounding area.
- Although the University of South Dakota Wellness Center does not have a pool in the building, the facility contracts with the DakotaDome so they are able to provide Swimming Lessons, Lifeguard Certification, and open/lap swim to the community. Each semester over 200 youth participate in the youth Group Swim Lessons program.
- In the Spring and Fall semesters, the Wellness Center Staff offers a FREE Family Health & Wellness Day which is open to anyone. During this time the staff provides fitness tests, family games, family oriented Group Fitness classes, free Rock Wall access, door prizes and more.
- The Wellness Center participates in several outreach programs within the community. One of the programs, Wellness on Wheels, bring education regarding wellness related topics out into the community. Many USD departments and community businesses use this opportunity to offer staff development trainings. This is a great opportunity for the Wellness Center to develop partnerships within the community.
