Our Mission
The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports is
an essential component to the overall mission for the University of Virginia.
The primary emphasis is to support the total development and well-being
of members of the University community and to provide appropriate educational,
intramural, recreational, and social programs. As such, Intramural-Recreational
Sports services the University community with a wide range of quality
opportunities which foster personal, educational, ethical, and physical
development. This central purpose is served by activities designed:
- to be responsive
in serving a diversity of needs among the entire University community;
- to offer an atmosphere
conducive to fellowship and meaningful interactions among students,
faculty, and staff in this unique area of educational and physical
activity;
- to provide the
highest quality programs, facilities, equipment, and personnel to
maximize the effect and safety of the recreational experience; and
to aid in the recruitment and retention of students, faculty, and
staff;
- to offer programs
and services which encourage morally and ethically responsible behavior,
sportsmanship and cooperation at all times;
- to educate participants
in the worthy use of leisure time through development of lifetime
sports skills and self awareness in a recreational context;
- to offer meaningful
opportunities for personal development and the acquisition of leadership,
management, and technical skills;
- to provide innovative
leadership in the promotion of the wellness concept; and
- to cooperate
with, share expertise with, and provide leadership in public service
for the local community, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation.
The University of Virginia was rated Hottest for Fitness in 2005 by
the Kaplan Newsweek College Guide!
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