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Tours

  1. School Tours

    • Health Science and Wellness

      Check out the facilities of the School of Health Science and Wellness.

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      1. Martindale Hall

        This building is closed for construction. It is expected to reopen Fall 2026. 

        Martindale Hall is home to the School of Health Science and Wellness and contains classrooms, faculty offices, a dance studio and Martindale Gymnasium. 

        Academic departments:

        Student Services:

        • Dance studio
        • Martindale Gymnasium

      2. Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse

        Located just northwest of College Park and Bearcat Stadium on the Northwest campus, the Carl and Cheryl Hughes Fieldhouse serves as a host site for a wide range of University and community activities.

         

        The Hughes Fieldhouse contains:

        • 90x55 yard turf inside a 300 meter track

        • Batting cages

        • Tennis courts

        • Track

        • High Jump

        • Pole Vault

        • Triple Jump

        • Throwing

        • Locker room/ restroom

        • Spectator Seating


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      3. Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center

        The Foster Fitness Center consists of 19,490 square feet of open floor space to accommodate cardio and weight lifting machines, a human performance lab and classroom space. The facility houses a group exercise room and a 2,300-square-foot mezzanine with cardio equipment and windows that provide natural lighting. It includes locker rooms and an enclosed walkway connecting the Student Recreation Center for added convenience.recreation facilities for student use.

        Facility Includes:

        • Free weights 
        • Cardio equipment 
        • Locker rooms 

      4. M.O.E.R.A.

        The Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area (MOERA) is a 320-acre parcel of land situated on beautiful Mozingo Lake. MOERA is operated by the School of Health Science and Wellness and provides a variety of outdoor education and recreation opportunities, including:

        • The MOERA Challenge Course
        • Shooting Sports (Trap and Archery)
        • Canoes and Kayaks
        • Other Outdoor Experiences
        • Observatory (operated by the Department of Natural Sciences)
        • Outdoor Research Areas (conducted by a variety of departments)

        It provides safe, fun and engaging experiential education opportunities, whether you are interested in learning new outdoor skills, staying physically active, or developing teamwork, communication or leadership skills.


        To learn more visit:
        www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/moera or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.

      5. The MOERA Challenge Course

        Challenge Course

        The Challenge Course at MOERA is comprised of a low elements course, Carolina Climbing Wall, Alpine Tower, and Odyssey III high ropes course. We are dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and productive challenge environment. We are happy to design a custom challenge course program that will meet your specific needs.


        To learn more visit: www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/moera/challengecourse.htm or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.

      6. Canoes and Kayaking

        Canoes and Kayaking

        Paddle for fun, fishing, or fitness on picturesque Mozingo Lake. Our canoe and kayak rental program includes use of the watercraft, paddles, and lifejackets. 

        To learn more visit:
        https://www.nwmissouri.edu/recreation/MOERA/canoe.htm or to schedule a program at MOERA, contact Campus Recreation at crec@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1606.