Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Calgary offers various programs and services through its Active Living department.

Programs

• Health and Fitness
  • Fitness Classes
  • GLA:D
  • HealthyU
  • Personal Training
    • Beast Mode
  • JointEffort
  • Rehabilitation & Fitness for chronic physical disability
• Adult Sports Programs
  • Climbing and Bouldering
  • Adult Gymnastics
  • Aquatic Programs
  • Intramurals/Rec Sports
  • Racquet Programs
  • Skating and Hockey
• Certifications
  • Aquatic Certifications
  • First Aid & CPR
  • First Aid Instructor
  • Youth First Aid
  • National Coaching Certification
• Kids Programs
  • Adaptive Programs
  • Badminton
  • Climbing
  • Dinos Youth Programs
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Gymnastics - Calgary
  • Gymnastics - Cochrane
  • Martial Arts
  • Minds in Motion
  • Mini University
  • Outdoor Programs
  • Racquet Sports
  • School Programs
  • Skating and Hockey
  • Swimming Programs
  • Triathlon
• UCalgary Summer Camps
  • Adapted Sport Camp
  • Aquatic Camps
  • Before and After Care
  • Business Camps
  • Calgary Gymnastics Camps
  • Cochrane Gymnastics Camps
  • Design Camp
  • Dinos Summer Camps
  • Film Making
  • Geography Camp
  • Math Camps
  • Minds in Motion
  • Mini University
  • Outdoor Camps
  • Physics Camps
  • Racquet Camps
  • Skating Camp
  • Vet Camp

Facilities

• Aquatic Centre
  • Pool Schedule / Hours
  • Maps and Parking
  • Adult Swim Programs
  • Aquatic Certifications
  • Aquatic Summer Camps
  • Kids Swim Programs
• Change Rooms
• Client Services
  • Hours of Operation
• Climbing / Bouldering Walls
  • Maps and Parking
• Fitness Centres
  • Hours
  • Maps and Parking
  • Gold Fitness Alcove
  • Personal Training
    • Meet the trainers
  • Women's Only and Sensory Friendly Open Workout Time
  • Running Track
  • Kinetix at Foothills Campus
    • Personal Training at Kinetix
• Gymnasiums
  • Drop-in Hours
  • Gold Fitness Alcove
  • Red Gym Alcove - Table Tennis
• Gymnastics Centres
  • UCalgary Gymnastics - Calgary
    • Adult Programs - Calgary
    • Kids Programs - Calgary
  • UCalgary Gymnastics - Cochrane
    • Adult Programs - Cochrane
    • Cochrane Gymnastics Camps
    • Kids Programs - Cochrane
• Olympic Oval
  • Maps and Parking
• Outdoor Active Facilities
  • Outdoor Fitness Area
  • Outdoor Courts
• Racquet Centre
  • Hours
  • Maps and Parking
  • Court Bookings
  • Racquet Summer Camps
  • Adult Racquet Programs
  • Youth Racquet Programs

Memberships & Drop-in

• Active Living Memberships
• Drop-in Admission
• Gymnasium Drop-in
• Hours of operation
• Parking Passes
• UCalgary Students
  • Active Living Day
  • Study Spaces

Rental & Bookings

• Court Bookings
• Equipment Rentals
• Group bookings
• Lockers & Towel Service
• Birthday Parties

About Us

• Hours
  • Open Rec Times
• Maps and Parking
• Job Opportunities
• Mission, Vision, Values
• Access and Inclusion

Active@UCalgary

• Faculty of Kinesiology
• Outdoor Centre
• Dinos Athletics
• Exercise Oncology Maintenance
• Olympic Oval
• Sport Medicine Centre
• Thrive Centre

Beast Mode

Beast Mode is a personalized fitness program designed for young adults (18+) with autism who want to build strength, confidence, and independence. With one-on-one support from certified trainers and volunteers, each participant follows a customized plan focused on strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance.

What can participants expect?

• Personalized Fitness Plans
  • Tailored workouts based on individual goals and needs.
• Comprehensive Training
  • Focus on strength, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, and balance.
• Guided Support
  • Sessions led by certified trainers and supported by UCalgary volunteers.
• Private, Safe-space
  • A supportive, inclusive environment for every participant.
• Sensory-Friendly Open Workout Time
  • A dedicated workout space designed specifically for students who experience sensory sensitivities.