UMKC’s campus holds many different ways to relax and work through the stress of finals. Besides the APC special study events, there are places on campus specially dedicated to your physical and emotional well-being not only during finals but throughout the entire semester.

Swinney Recreation Center provides a place to work through stress, clear your mind, and push yourself physically. No matter what physical shape you are in or what your workout routine may be, there’s something here for everyone! Among the features offered are basketball court and track, handball, squash, and raquetball courts, steamroom, sauna, and swimming pool, and a fitness center complete with everything you need for your workout. For specific hours and a complete list of the services they offer, visit their website. If you are on Hospital Hill campus, check out the Swinney Annex, located at 25th and Campbell St.

The Mind Body Connection offers a relaxation station, featuring a massage chair, relaxation recordings, and a place for prayer and meditation. It also hosts Wii hours of the day (2-5pm Monday- Thursday) where you can use Wii sports, Wii play, and Wii fit to get your body moving and also have some fun! Visit them in the University Center room 161 anytime between 11am-5pm Monday- Friday.