University of Southern California

Healthy Trojans - Wellness at USC

Exercise and Fitness (Sports, Health Classes, Clubs and Walking Maps)

USC Recreational Sports Walking Maps

Recreational Sports provides maps of different walking routes on campus to help you with your walking workout.

Below are walking maps of the University Park Campus(UPC), Health Science Campus (HSC), and the 3434 S. Grand Building (CAL):

3434 S. Grand Building (CAL)

Health Science Campus

University Park Campus

YMCA (West San Gabriel Valley) and USC

The YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley and USC have teamed up to provide a health and fitness alternative for USC students, faculty, and staff. The YMCA (WSGV) invites the USC community to become members at a discounted rate. Go to http://www.wsgvymca.org for information. Contact: 626-576-0226

USC Recreational Sports / Lyon Center

USC Recreational Sports, located in the on site recreation center, invites students, faculty and staff to participate in sports, group exercise, competition and other recreational activities. Additional recreational facilities are available including an indoor pool, racquetball and tennis courts, climbing wall, outdoor pool, track, and several grass/turfed fields.

Discounted membership packages are available for faculty and staff. Classes are designed for individuals to participate in safe and healthy recreational activities.

McDonald Swim Stadium
The Swim Stadium is for recreational swimmers, and varsity swim, diving, and water polo teams. Minimum swimming proficiency is required. Deck chairs and aquatics training equipment are available.

Contact: 213 740-7005

PED Swimming Pool
An indoor swimming pool available for recreational swimmers.

Contact: 213 740-5127 
Email: recsports@usc.edu

USC Recreational Sports Clubs 
There are many clubs and teams that exist on campus. Some clubs require try-outs while others are open admission.

Trojan Fitness

Your fitness and overall wellness are important to us! Whether your routine includes group exercise or individual workouts, Rec Sports provides opportunities for the USC community.

 To learn more about any of our programs and fees, click on the links below:

 USC Workout - fun and exciting group workouts that includes SCycling, Mat Pilates, Yoga, and even Zumba dancing!

Massage Therapy - relax from stress and work with private massage appointments

Personal Training - get your own personalized training program to fit any of your fitness goals

Private Pilates - learn the fitness system designed to increase, strength, control, and flexibility

Ergonomic Stretches & Exercises for the Office

Follow this link to find a variety of exercises or stretches for your back, abdomen, hip, legs and more, that can be done in a chair, at your desk, or standing up.

Upcoming Events

USC Workout: Yoga

Daily: Monday 01/09/2012 - Tuesday 05/15/2012; All day

USC Ice Hockey

Dates: 01/20/2012, 01/21/2012, 02/04/2012: All day

USC Women's Ultimate Frisbee

Dates: 01/22/2012, 01/23/2012, 01/24/2012, 02/13/2012, 02/14/2012, 02/15/2012, 03/06/2012, 03/07/2012, 03/27/2012, 03/28/2012: All day

Lifeguard Certification Workshop

Dates: 03/30/2012, 03/31/2012, 04/01/2012: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Swim With Mike

Saturday 04/14/2012: All day

Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Person in L.A. Should Know

Tuesday 04/17/2012: 12:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Wellness in the Libraries

Search for Wellness info with the USC Libraries with this invaluable guide. (PDF)

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