Fitness and relaxation spaces
There are a variety of fitness and relaxtion spaces available for medical students to use.
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Fitness room
There are two fitness facilities available for medical students use. The Scott Hall Fitness Room is located on the medical school campus and the Mort Harris Fitness and Recreation Center is located on the main campus of WSU.
Scott Hall Fitness Room
Location:
The fitness room is located in the basement of Scott Hall in room 108. Locker rooms and showers are also available (Men's, Room 114. Women's Room 118).Hours and access
Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, using your OneCard.
- Restricted to WSU-SOM faculty, students & staff
- Must complete the Fitness Room Release and Waiver of Liability - Form
Scott Hall Fitness Room policies and procedures
These policies have been designed to facilitate student use of the fitness center to its fullest. We hope to create a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy your workout.
1. In case of EMERGENCY, please call Public Safety at 313-577-2222 from the telephone located in Room 108 or the next nearest telephone that is located on the first floor, just east of the guard desk. Please note, there are three different phone lines set up including a campus and public phone.
2. Observe all posted signs and equipment warnings.
3. Safe and proper use of equipment is required at all times. Including but not limited to:
- No lifting heavy weights alone
- No Deadlifts
- No dropping weights
- You must rack weights after use
4. Actions that threaten the safety and well-being of yourself or others will not be tolerated.
5. Shirt and athletic shoes must be work at all times. For health and safety reasons, the following is not permitted:
- Sandals
- Spiked shoes
- Work boots
- Flip-flop shoes
- Belts
- Jeans
- Clothing with rivets
- Wallet chains
6. Neither Wayne State University nor the School of Medicine is responsible for personal belongings lost in or stolen from the fitness room.
7. Use of the fitness room is restricted to WSU SOM students who have completed the WSU SOM waiver form on file in the Office of Medical Education.
8. Absolutely no food is allowed in the fitness room. Drinks must be in closed containers.
9. During peak hours, please:
- Limit time on cardio machines to 30 minutes if others are waiting.
- No super-setting: allow others to work on weights between sets if they are waiting.
Feedback and form requests
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Lactation support room
Wayne State University recognizes the importance of supporting individuals who are nursing by providing space for students to breastfeed and/or express milk. Private and clean areas with outlets have been designated on campus as "Lactation Support Rooms". Students can use these rooms for milk expression and other needs. Further information for breast-feeding support.
Location
The lactation space is located in Room 2103 Scott Hall.
Hours and access
Accessible 24/7
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Student music room
The student music room was created for musically inclined students who want to escape and relax. The music room has a beautiful piano and space for students that desire to play and practice instruments.
Location
The music room is located on the 2nd floor of the north side of Scott Hall, Room 2313 (adjacent to the student mailboxes).
Hours and access
Accessible 24/7 with a key code that is available through the Learning Spaces & Support Office.
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Student meditation room
The student meditation room is a peaceful, tranquil room designated for students seeking solace and privacy.
Location
The student meditation room is located on the 2nd floor of the Mazurek Building, directly in front of the elevator.
Hours and access
Accessible 24/7
Feedback and form requests
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Student recreational lounge
The student recreational lounge is a large comfortable space designated as a place for recreation and relaxation for SOM students. It has a pool table, cable TVs, lounging furniture and a private room for student activities and studying.
Location
The student lounge is located on the first floor of Scott Hall, near the west exit of the cafeteria.
Hours and access
Accessible 24/7 with a key code that is available through the Learning Spaces & Support Office.
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Student study & relaxation space - 6E University Health Center
The 5,400-square-foot facility, designed by students and the administration, is solely for the use of WSU School of Medicine students. It is available to students seven days a week, around the clock.
The new space contains 18 small-group study rooms, one large-group study room, individual study desks, a conference room, three on-call rooms for rotating medical students, lockers, a break room with refrigerators and food preparation space, a lactation room equipped with a microwave and mini-refrigerator, a relaxation/meditation/prayer room and restrooms.
In addition, the space will have WSU internet access, sofas and chairs for relaxing, prayer and meditation mats, a water filtration fountain with a water bottle refill station, and coffee and tea provided by the Student Senate.Location
The space is located in 6E of the University Health Center.
Hours and access
Accessible 24/7 with a key code that is available through the Learning Spaces & Support Office.
Feedback and form requests
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Student relaxation lounge – Scott Hall
The student relaxation lounge was designed to increase sense of peace, promote physical relaxation, and enhance overall well-being. The newly furnished space offers modular and reconfigurable seating and tables to meet student and group needs.Location
The student relaxation lounge is located on the first floor of Scott Hall, Room 1328.
Hours and accessAccessible 24/7 with a key code that is available through the Learning Spaces & Support Office.
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Quiet contemplation space
This room is intended for students who feel like they need a calm space in which to decompress and regroup.
Location
Office of Student Affairs, Room 315 Mazurek Education Commons
Hours and access
Availability and access per front desk reception from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.