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Mission Statement
The mission of the SUNY New Paltz Wellness & Recreation program is to provide a variety of recreational opportunities for the Campus community and to expand the knowledge of and the participation in wellness & recreation. Our programming will aspire towards generating interest, growing involvement and consistent retention among our participants. We will continuously develop programs which foster healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and teamwork and encourage a commitment to a lifetime of wellness and recreation.
To achieve this, the Wellness & Recreation program will:
- Will provide wellness offerings: Health Assessments, Personal Consultations, Personal Training, Wellness Workshops, Aquatic offerings, racquetball and tennis courts, Group Fitness classes and wellness facilities access.
- Will provide Intramural offerings for men and women in any and all areas of interests.
- Will provide Outdoor Pursuits adventure opportunities: ski trips, paintball, ice climbing, camping, hiking, rock climbing and mountain biking
- Will provide open recreational opportunities by access to wellness and recreation facilities: racquetball courts, tennis courts, fitness rooms, gyms, recreation equipment rental, rock climbing wall, pool, indoor and outdoor track
Directory
Wellness & Recreation Information Line: (845)257-3914
 Keith Kenney
Wellness & Recreation Director
A SUNY New Paltz alum and former student-athlete, Keith proudly serves the college as the Wellness & Recreation Director. He manages all Wellness & Recreation programming here at the college and is a member of the Athletic Department Senior Staff. He also serves the campus community on numerous committees.
Keith is an active member of NIRSA (National Intramural Recreational Sports Association) where he is a member of the NIRSA-Fitness and NIRSA-Outdoor national committees. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as well as a Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT).
Elting Gym Room 207
845-257-6956
kenneyk@newpaltz.edu
 Joe Deck
Coordinator of Intramurals
Joe Deck coordinates the Intramural program for the students, faculty, and staff at SUNY New Paltz. His program offers a variety of individual, dual, and team events to satisfy the needs of the ever changing campus population.
Joe is an active member of NIRSA (National Intramural Recreational Sports Association), attending New York State Workshops, Pennsylvania State Workshops Region 1 Conferences, and NIRSA National Conferences over the past 3 years.
Elting Gym Room 206
845-257-2343
deckj@newpaltz.edu
Linda Cardona, Wellness & Recreation Secretary
Elting Gym Room 220
845-257-2340
cardonal@newpaltz.edu
Athletic & Wellness Center Front Desk
845-257-3995
Individuals with special physical entry needs may request assistance by calling (845) 257-3910 or (845) 257-6956.
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