It’s a Great Day to PLAE Outdoors: Funding, Designing & Programming an Outdoor Fitness Space

Most colleges and universities have guidelines for the amount of square footage per student they should provide for indoor recreation or health training. As enrollment increases and indoor space becomes less abundant, campus recreation departments utilize outdoor areas to provide health education and fitness training. As we continue to navigate a post-pandemic world and the demand for outdoor fitness spaces continues to rise, it’s important for colleges and universities to stay ahead of this trend.

Join Florida Gulf Coast University’s Suzanne Ries and Lisa Caldwell and PLAE's Brittany Barrett as they discuss the importance of outdoor spaces in the campus recreation space, the impact these spaces can have on campus life, and how to bring outdoor fitness to your school. 

Learning Objectives--As each participant walks through the presentation, they will:

1. Understand the value outdoor spaces bring to total wellness for students, faculty, and staff.

2. Learn how to design and budget for an engaging outdoor fitness space, including equipment recommendations, form and function of your space, and more.

3. Discover how facilities are developing inclusive creative programming based on evolving student populations.