Fitness & Wellness

Mission Statement

The goal of Virginia State University’s Fitness and Wellness program is to provide knowledge that promotes a healthy lifestyle for students, faculty, and staff through fitness, wellness, and recreational programming. Research has shown that student wellness encompasses caring for the mind, body, and soul. Student wellness is influenced by culture and life experiences, and it’s not just about the absence of illness or stress.

Markus Copleand
MS, NASM-CPT, Director

Objectives

Increase Productivity

Improve concentration and lower stress.

Accelerated Academic Performance

Campuses that prioritize student well-being tend to see a boost academic performance, retention, and graduation rates.

Emotional Wellness

Developing awareness of feelings and actively responding to them can lead to better emotional well-being.

daniels-gym-pool.jpgFacilities

  • Daniel's Gymnasium
    • Swimming Pool
    • Dance Studio
    • Cardio Room
    • Fitness Center
  • Foster Hall Basement
    • Aerobics Room
  • Outdoor Fitness Park
  • Upcoming Facilities
    • Weight Room
    • Fitness Labs
    • Pool

Programs & Wellness Initiatives

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The programs offered include: water aerobics, group exercises, recreational swimming, intramural sports, etc. These activities can be accessed through the IMLeagues page


Blood Drive

Vsu participates in the hbcu ambassador leadership program, which engages students in the sickle cell initiative to help save lives through blood collection on historically black colleges and universities campuses. We offer two drives each semester for students to donate. 

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VSU THAW

Trojan Health and Wellness (THAW) utilizes the Ecological Model of Health, which is endorsed by the American College Health Association. THAW recognizes that individual and population determinants affect health and wellbeing. The centers that comprise THAW and integrated health and wellness into campus life are the Health, Student Accessibility and the Wellness Centers.


Daniels’ Gym Pool

The swimming pool is available for the Virginia State University community, student activities and outside vendors. The area contains spectator seats and a variety of equipment for use in the swimming pool.


VSU Fitness/Wellness Center

The VSU Fitness/Wellness Center is located in Daniel Gymnasium and is open to VSU students, faculty, and staff. The Fitness/Wellness Center offers a plethora of state of the art cardio and weight training equipment for patrons to use. Patrons can also receive a free wellness assessment.

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Email
mcopeland@vsu.edu 

Call Us
804-524-5720

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