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    The document summarizes the results of a survey of 913 students at Western Michigan University about their use of the Student Recreation Center facilities and programs. It finds that over 70% of students use the recreation center at least once a week and activities like weightlifting, cardio machines, and fitness classes are most popular. Over 70% of students said the recreation center's facilities and programs played a role in their decision to attend and stay at the university. Over 80% of students felt recreation, sports, and fitness were or will be important to them and over 90% felt participation improved their well-being, health, fitness, and stress management. Finally, the top benefits students reported of the recreation center were fostering relationships,

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    The document summarizes the results of a survey of 913 students at Western Michigan University about their use of the Student Recreation Center facilities and programs. It finds that over 70% of students use the recreation center at least once a week and activities like weightlifting, cardio machines, and fitness classes are most popular. Over 70% of students said the recreation center's facilities and programs played a role in their decision to attend and stay at the university. Over 80% of students felt recreation, sports, and fitness were or will be important to them and over 90% felt participation improved their well-being, health, fitness, and stress management. Finally, the top benefits students reported of the recreation center were fostering relationships,

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    The document summarizes the results of a survey of 913 students at Western Michigan University about their use of the Student Recreation Center facilities and programs. It finds that over 70% of students use the recreation center at least once a week and activities like weightlifting, cardio machines, and fitness classes are most popular. Over 70% of students said the recreation center's facilities and programs played a role in their decision to attend and stay at the university. Over 80% of students felt recreation, sports, and fitness were or will be important to them and over 90% felt participation improved their well-being, health, fitness, and stress management. Finally, the top benefits students reported of the recreation center were fostering relationships,

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    Demographics/Background Characteristics of Respondents

    913 students were surveyed


    74.9% between the ages of 18 and 24, 20.9% between 25 and 40, 4.1% older than 40
    61.6% female, 37.3% male, .3% transgendered, .9% other/prefer not to respond
    79.4% Caucasian, 6.9% African American/Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino/a, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.6%
    Asian/Pacific Islander, 3.1% Other/Prefer not to respond, .4% Indigenous/Native American/American
    Indian. [3.8% international students]
    12% first year/freshmen, 14.3% sophomores, 26% juniors, 32.9% seniors, 14.3% graduate students
    85.8% enrolled full-time, 14.2% enrolled less than full time
    24.5% live on campus
    7.2% identify as LGBTQ

    Student Recreation Center and Recreational Sports Participation

    72.5% utilize Student Recreation Center facilities, programs, or services


    75.3% indicate they use the Rec Center at least once a week; 46.2% 2 times per week or more; 28.8% 3
    times per week or more; 24.7% never
    Activities Participated in Most Frequently: weight training/lifting free weights, cardio-vascular training,
    open recreation, and instructor-led fitness or exercise classes
    Moderately Participated in Activities: intramural sports, aquatic pool, and racquet sports
    Activities Participated in Least Frequently: club sports, personal training, wellness programs, and the
    climbing wall

    Recruitment

    70.2% of students indicated that the Student Recreation Centers facilities play at least some role on if they
    decided to attend Western Michigan University
    63.5% of students indicated that the Student Recreation Centers programs play at least some role on if they
    decided to attend Western Michigan University

    Retention

    71.7% of students indicated that the Student Recreation Centers facilities play at least some role in them
    deciding to stay at Western Michigan University
    63.8% of students indicated that the Student Recreation Centers programs play at least some role in them
    deciding to stay at Western Michigan University
    74.9% of indicated that recreational programs and activities contribute to the quality of life at WMU.

    Student Satisfaction

    78% of students indicated that University Recreation offers something for everyone
    75% of students indicated that their recreational needs are met by University Recreation
    77.4% of students indicated that they enjoy participating in University Recreation activities and/or utilizing
    facilities
    83% of students indicated that they would recommend University Recreation facilities, programs, and
    services to others

    Health and Wellness

    81.9% of students indicated that recreation, sports, and/or fitness activities were important to them prior to
    enrolling at Western Michigan University
    87.8% of students indicated that recreation, sports, and/or fitness activities will be important to them after
    they leave Western Michigan University
    93.8% of students indicated that maintaining a healthy lifestyle was important to them prior to enrolling at
    Western Michigan University

    97.7% of students indicated that maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be important to them after they leave
    Western Michigan University
    Top Health and Wellness Benefits From your participation in SRC activities, do you feel you have
    increased or improved your: Feeling of well-being (90.1%), Overall health (89%), Fitness level (87.6%),
    Physical strength (86.2%), Athletic ability (83.5%), Stress management (82.3%), Self-confidence (81.9%),
    and Weight control (81.1%)

    Student Learning Outcomes

    83.9% of the students expect to have a GPA between 3.0 and 4.0
    53.7% of students agreed that participation in recreational activities has proved them with skills/abilities
    that they will use after college.
    Top Student Learning Outcomes From your participation in SRC activities, do you feel you have
    increased or improved your: Time management skills (76%), Respect for others (74.6%), Academic
    performance (69.6%), Ability to multi-task (69.1%), Ability to develop friendships (68.2%)

    How has the Student Recreation Center and University Recreation activities, programs, and services helped
    or enhanced student experiences at Western Michigan University

    219 total responses; 23 different benefits identified


    Top Benefits Reported: Foster relationships; Increase wellness such as personal perception and time
    management; Encourages physical activities; Offers many activities and involvement opportunities; It is a
    nice place to work out for a great value; It is a great stress reliever

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