The Health, Wellness & Recreation Department is committed to providing wellness opportunities for GPC students and employees.   Activities are provided that emphasize the importance of making positive lifestyle changes through  physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational and social aspects of wellness.

The Health, Wellness & Recreation Department provides each campus with fitness facilities, programs and events that promote education and allow currently enrolled students daily opportunities for maintaining a healthy lifestyle for both traditional and non-traditional students that include the following: outdoor adventure programs, fitness classes, wellness classes, certifications, intramural sports and health screenings. 

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation motto is Get fit. Stay fit.  The game lasts a lifetime!  The department’s mission is to provide students and employees the facilities, programs and resources to assist in reaching their fitness goals and improving the quality of life on campus and in the community. 

Students have the opportunity to participate in both team and individual sports. Team sports include soccer, basketball, flag football, and volleyball.  Individual sports include Chess, board games, tennis and golf. Whatever skill level, HWR offers competition in an organized and safe environment.