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Health, Wellness, and Recreation
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The Health, Wellness & Recreation Department is committed to providing the very best in facilities, equipment, programs and events that inspire and motivate students to remain on the path to better health.  Each GPC campus offers students the opportunity to participate in a variety of fun, challenging and entertaining activities, such as Zumba, yoga, Pilates and fitness boot camp.  For the sports minded student, there are opportunities to participate in intramural activities like flag football, basketball, soccer, golf and tennis.  Outdoor adventure programs include white water rafting, high ropes/zip line courses, horseback riding, dragon boat rowing and paint ball.

The Health Wellness & Recreation Department provides numerous activities throughout the academic year to educate students on the importance of obtaining and maintaining good health.  Students can participate in a variety of health fairs and receive free health screenings!   These important screening tools provide students with valuable health assessment of vision, vaccinations, blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood glucose, STD and HIV status. 

The Health, Wellness & Recreation Department works collaboratively with other GPC departments and community non-profit organizations to provide students with services and information to assist them in making positive lifestyle choices that have an impact on their lives well after leaving GPC. Health, Wellness & Recreation provides students the opportunity to reduce stress, laugh and socialize with other students in a relaxed but supervised environment. 

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