Intramural sports at Northwestern State University provide students with the opportunity to stay active, build connections and engage with campus life outside of academics. NSU offers a variety of intramural sports, including football, volleyball, softball, basketball, golf and soccer, allowing students with different interests and levels of experience to participate.
Kaiya Causey, a junior health and exercise science major and head of intramurals for Phi Mu, considers intramurals an important part of helping students to remain active after transitioning out of high school athletics. “Intramurals are one of my favorite things to do. It keeps people active because coming into college and getting out of high school sports gets people out of the routine of working out. Intramurals help people stay active in college and also have fun,” Causey said.
Abby Robinson, a sophomore health and human performance major and head of intramurals for the Tri Sigma, thinks intramurals positively impact campus and community life. “I feel that intramurals affect campus and community life in a very positive way. In my own personal experience, there are a lot of people in other organizations that I have gotten to meet and build good relationships with that I would not have had the opportunity to know without intramurals,” Robinson said.
The variety of sports offered by NSU has also played a role in increasing student involvement. Sean Mitcham, a junior computer science and business administration major, is proud of the recent additions to the intramural program and the receptivity of its leadership. “This year, they finally added soccer and golf, which I believe were perfect additions to the list. The heads of the overall intramurals are generally receptive to the ideas of the participants, which I believe leaves lots of room for continuous growth,” Mitcham said.
Through physical activity, social interaction and continued program development, intramural sports remain an important part of student life at NSU, encouraging both wellness and community among participants.
