Nutrition
JESSIE THE DIETITIAN: SHOULD I TAKE A MULTIVITAMIN?
Multivitamin and mineral supplements (“MVI”) can be purchased inexpensively at mass market retailers, or for a small mint with specialty companies. They are abundant in whole foods, and some processed foods provide a substantial dose. Taking a daily MVI has...
Sports
Head of the Hooch
To most, it’s just a funny-sounding word; To Crew clubs across the country, it’s reminiscent of one of the nation’s largest regattas (a series of boat races). The 37th Head of the Hooch Regatta, took place this past weekend in...
News
Why Work for RecSports
Looking to make some money while gaining valuable experience in an area that interests you? Then look no further than a position at the Department of Recreational Sports. We currently employ over 700 students in a variety of positions between...
A Beginners' Guide to Intramurals at UF
Welcome to Intramural Sports Playing sports here at RecSports is a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you’re an ex-highschool basketball star, or a #Top10Public teen, Sports Programs has something for you. Playing intramurals is part of the quintessential college experience,...
Severe Weather Guidance from UF Police Chief
TO: All UF Faculty, Staff and Students FROM: UF Police Chief and Assistant Vice President of Public and Environment Safety, Linda J. Stump-Kurnick RE: Severe Weather Guidance With a tropical weather system approaching the state of Florida this week, our top priorities are...
Outdoors
Faceless in Paradise: a UF Sea Kayaking Trip to the Bahamas
I never thought I’d take an aqua-dump, but there I was in the Spring of 2018 squatting waist deep in the tropical blue waters of the Bahamas. A little backstory, TRiP facilitated a week-long sea kayaking trip to the Exuma...
Breaking Barriers at Black Balsam
“That was INCREDIBLE! I can’t believe we just did that!, one of the hikers shouted as we triumphantly high-fived in the parking lot after trudging up the final incline of the weekend with our 500-pound backpacks. We reached the van...
March Through Nutrition Month with Jessie the Dietitian
Who is RecSports’ Jessie the Dietitian? Halloween 2016 is a sweet day in my life story: Day One as the UF RecSports Coordinator of Nutrition. I was hired to create Nutrition Services at RecSports and promote nutrition health and wellness to...
Lights, Camera, Action! The July Photo Challenge is Back!
In the era of Insta-Fame, you don’t want to miss out on our July Photo Challenge. Are your selfies championship material? Put your skills to the test July 15 – July 19 for a chance to win an instant camera. Follow...
Summer Solstice Salutations! 10 ways to adventure into summer
What is the Summer Solstice? This Friday, June 21stmarks the onset of the astronomical summer! “Solstice” in Latin means “sun-stopping” and is used to describe the exact moment when the sun reaches its northernmost point and thus its greatest distance from...
