Recreation, Fitness & Wellbeing

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Make the most of one of the best spots on campus to get active, hang out, and have fun. 
The Lake Forest College Sports & Recreation Center is a 65,000-square-foot facility designed for the entire campus community. Following a $17 million recreation and fitness expansion, the SRC offers spaces for everything from varsity competition and training to club sports, intramurals, and everyday recreation. Whether you’re joining an intramural league, competing with a club team, getting a workout in, shooting hoops with friends, or simply looking for a place to be active, there’s something for everyone. 
Visit the Athletics website for up-to-date hours and information.  

Club Sports

Take your sport to the next level with one of Lake Forest’s club teams. Club sports give students the opportunity to compete, stay active, and build community outside of varsity athletics. With a range of current offerings and a variety of experience levels, there’s a way for everyone to get in the game. Interested in getting started? 

Intramurals

Grab your friends and get in the game. Forester intramurals offer leagues and tournaments throughout the fall, winter, and spring, with opportunities to compete at every level. For a full list of offerings and to register for an intramural, click here. It’s competitive, social, and a great way to make the most of your time on campus.  

External Partnerships

Tennis - Racquet Club of Lake Bluff

Lake Forest College has a partnership with the Racquet Club of Lake Bluff, an indoor tennis facility located just 10 minutes from the College, and all currently enrolled Lake Forest College students are eligible for a $40 monthly membership which entitles students to unlimited walk-on court time. Students are encouraged to call in advance to check on court availability. For more information, please contact the club at, 847-295-1322.

Golf - Lake Bluff Golf Course

Lake Forest College has a partnership with Lake Bluff Golf Course, located just 10 minutes from the College, and all currently enrolled Lake Forest College students are eligible to receive a reduced rate of $125 for 10-round punch cards.  See play restrictions below. For more information, please contact the course at, 847-234-6771. 
Restrictions:

• Pre-Paid Rounds not valid for use in June, July and August 
• Pre-Paid Rounds are valid after 12pm Mon-Fri and after 1pm on Weekends and Holidays. 
• Pre-Paid Rounds are valid for Green Fee only (18 or 9 holes). 
• 10 Round Play Card expires 1 year from date of purchase. 
• No rainchecks can be issued for Pre-Paid Rounds.

Fitness Classes

Make movement part of your routine with free fitness classes at the Sports & Recreation Center. Classes are held in the aerobic studio and include yoga for students, faculty, and staff and Pilates for students. 
Class schedules vary by semester and are advertised across campus and on social media. No registration is required - just drop in and get moving!

P.E. Courses

Try something new, build your skills, and stay active with semester-long P.E. courses led by experienced professionals in the Athletics Department. Courses are pass/fail, not for credit, and most are tuition-free. Students can enroll through the Registrar’s Office.

PHYE 110: Lifeguarding, Taught by Zöe Rebol

This course meets by arrangement during the spring semester. Upon completion, the student earns three American Red Cross Certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. There is a minimum of three and a limit of ten in the class. There is a pre-swim test. The class meets in the pool.

PHYE 124: Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Taught by Mike Gilboe

This course meets by arrangement. Upon completion the student earns certification in American Red Cross CPR and First Aid. This class is limited to ten. It meets in the Sports and Recreation Center. A fee is associated with the class for your certification card.

PHYE 126: Concepts of Health Education, Taught by Mike Gilboe and Tam Tills

This course is taught in conjunction with the Department of Education. The course’s primary objective is to teach elementary education majors the Illinois Board of Education Knowledge Indicators in the realm of Physical Education. This is a requirement for receiving an elementary education teaching license in Illinois. All elementary education majors must take this class. The class is limited to 20 students. There is a fee for copies of materials and for CPR/FA certification. 

PHYE 130: Advanced Strength & Conditioning, Taught by Bill Lund

This course meets for the first 8 weeks in both the fall and spring semester. It emphasizes cardiovascular conditioning and free weight training for better health. It meets in the Sports and Recreation Center.

PHYE 131: Beginning Strength & Conditioning, Taught by Bill Lund

This course meets by appointment. It emphasizes cardiovascular conditioning and free weight training for better health. It is geared for those who do not have much experience with exercise. It meets in the Sports and Recreation Center.