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We offer more than 60 different 1-credit activity courses for students with in-person, online (asynchronous and synchronous) and hybrid class options. Enrollment in these courses can enhance your academic work by increasing your physical activity, providing creative outlets and reducing stress. Most classes are offered at various levels and/or the instructors personalize the class so that experienced students are challenged while allowing beginners to grow at the pace that is best for them.

Sport and Recreation classes count toward general elective credits and GPA. Usually you can add a full or half semester class at no additional tuition cost* (if total credits are 12-18).

Sport & Rec Program Vision

The Sport and Recreation program promotes individual health and well-being through experiential engagement and skill-building in physical activity, sport, recreation, and wellness.

Sport & Rec Program Goals

  1. To provide students with high quality instruction specific to course topics.  
  • To offer an extensive variety of activity courses that will meet the physical activity and well-being needs and interests of our students.
  • To help students acquire and maintain a healthy lifestyle by developing skills, knowledge, and appreciation for a variety of activities and sports. 
  • To create an environment that fosters a sense of emotional satisfaction, physical accomplishment, and social interaction for the students.
  • To provide activities which have carry‐over value for a lifetime of physical activity and well-being. 

Register for a Sport & Rec Class today!

Register for a SPT&REC class for credit in PAWS. Look for the most up-to-date information in the Schedule of Classes by selecting “Sport & Recreation” under subject. Register in PAWS by selecting “Sport & Recreation” under subject & typing the class title under keywords.

*Some SPT&REC classes charge a special fee to cover the cost of specialized equipment, uniforms, food, etc. You can see any additional special fees in PAWS or the Schedule of Classes . Associate level students interested in taking a SPT&REC class need approval from their associate advisor and the course instructor. Tuition is assessed at the undergraduate level. For more information go to One Stop Enrollment & Financial Services Website and/or talk to your Advisor.

Contact

414-227-3123 or chsout@uwm.edu
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Students participating in an archery class
SPT&REC 289
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Afternoon
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People hiking, man looking at scenic landscape, woman in background.
SPT&REC 294
  • Sep-Oct, Mar-May
  • Hybrid
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Hand holding the shuttlecock above the racket.
SPT&REC 295
  • Oct-Dec, Mar-May
  • Morning
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Woman and man legs in active ballroom dance.
SPT&REC 130
  • Sep-Oct, Jan-Mar
  • Afternoon
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People playing basketball in a gym.
SPT&REC 176
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning
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Close up of team with hands in the middle of cheer.
SPT&REC 295
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning, Online
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Woman in a dark room working on a laptop computer
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Online
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Beach volleyball player in action at sunny day under blue sky.
SPT&REC 295
  • June-July, July-Aug
  • Afternoon
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scuba diver entering the water
SPT&REC 126
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Evening
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Billiard balls, cue on green table!
SPT&REC 289
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Morning, Afternoon, Online
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Male legs and bowling ball in alley background
SPT&REC 161 or SPT&REC 162 (for Bowling II)
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Online
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Female punching in aerobics fitness class.
SPT&REC 296
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Afternoon
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Brazilian jiu jitsu instructor demonstrates ground fighting arm lock techniques
SPT&REC 293
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May, June-July, July-Aug
  • Evening
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Woman doing back leg high kick during kickboxing exercise.
SPT&REC 296
  • Sep-Dec, Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-May, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Morning, Afternoon, Evening
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Close up of hand moving a pawn on a chess board.
SPT&REC 289
  • Oct-Dec, Mar-May
  • Afternoon, Online
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Chef's hand slicing vegetables.
SPT&REC 291
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Afternoon, Evening, Online
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Multicolored set of various spices
SPT&REC 291
  • Sep-Oct, Jan-Mar
  • Evening, Online
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Hand tying a ribbon on a bouquet of flowers.
SPT&REC 291
  • Sep-Oct, Jan-Mar
  • Evening
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Woman in a strengthening yoga pose.
SPT&REC 296
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning, Online
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Golfer stands at the ready with a wedge at the golf ball.
SPT&REC 166
  • Sep-Oct, Mar-May
  • Afternoon
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Close up of handball with a United States Handball Association glove.
SPT&REC 179 or SPT&REC 295 (for Handball II)
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Afternoon
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Close up of adventure woman feet walk on a wooded path.
SPT&REC 294
  • Oct-Dec, Mar-May
  • Morning, Afternoon
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Cutting various vegetables.
SPT&REC 291
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Evening, Online
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Group of young sporty people practicing yoga during a lesson.
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May, June-July
  • Afternoon, Online
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Businessman doing yoga in lotus pose
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Online
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Group of people sitting on mats meditating.
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Afternoon
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Woman in silhouette practicing yoga on a meadow at sunset.
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Online
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People in a gym punching.
SPT&REC 293
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Evening
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Woman doing a raised plank in a gym
SPT&REC 110
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning, Online
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Man meditating
SPT&REC 298
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Online
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Woman climbing on and indoor rock wall
SPT&REC 294
  • Sep-Oct, Oct-Dec, Jan-Mar, Mar-May
  • Afternoon, Evening
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Young couple running
SPT&REC 295
  • Sep-Oct, Mar-May, June-July
  • Online
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Female jogger tying her shoes
SPT&REC 295
  • Mar-May
  • Afternoon, Online
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Sailing on open water
SPT&REC 289
  • July-Aug
  • Afternoon, Evening
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Woman is training with man on the self-defense course in gym.
SPT&REC 174
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May, Mar-May
  • Morning, Evening
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Close up of soccer players playing indoors
SPT&REC 295
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning
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Close up of a soccer player kicking a ball
SPT&REC 295
  • Sep-Oct, Mar-May
  • Evening
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Close up of a Cribbage Board
SPT&REC 289
  • Oct-Dec, Mar-May
  • Online
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Underwater view of a swimming pool
SPT&REC 120 or SPT&REC 121 (Swim II)
  • Sep-Dec, Jan-May
  • Morning
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Registration

Go to: paws.uwm.edu. Select “Sport & Recreation” under subject, search for the Class Title (or part of the title) under Keyword. You may register for a course through the first week of class, but we encourage you to register early to guarantee a spot.

You can add a SPT&REC class to your courses just like any other for credit class in PAWS. Email chsout@uwm.edu if you would like a copy of a previously used syllabus in a class.

In-person classes will follow UWM policies as well as location specific policies related to COVID.