Healthy body. Healthy mind.
Club sports
Build your leadership skills and your pride in being a WMU Bronco when you participate in one of our club sports. These clubs vary in focus and programming since they are managed by student members, and they can range from competitive to purely social.
Intramural sports
Students, faculty and staff can build connections and participate in a variety of team and individual sports, including esports. Sports are great for developing leadership and team-building skills as well as creating friendships and setting goals.
Fitness programs
Instructors lead classes consisting of a variety of cardiovascular activities, as well as strengthening, flexibility and relaxation exercises designed to meet the needs of all fitness levels. Plus, Western is the only college campus in Michigan with a F45 Functional Training studio.
Open recreation
Enjoy all the amenities of the Student Recreation Center, including the climbing wall, weight room, pools and saunas, racquetball and squash courts, the soccer pitch and much more. This is your place to de-stress from your coursework in whatever way works best for you.
Explore mind and body wellness
Find balance
To help every WMU student find the balance they need, we offer numerous resources that provide the support, guidance and personalized resources required to thrive emotionally and socially while here and beyond.
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Counseling services
Office of Health Promotion and Education
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Sindecuse Health Center
Western is here for you … meeting you where you are
Uwill and WellTrack Boost and are two great digital resources to help students receive personalized well-being support for stress management, anxiety and depression whenever and wherever you need it. The Mind Spa offers a campus space to develop and strengthen your relaxation skills.