Gymnasium

A ship/station's gymnasium is an area (or areas) set aside for exercise and physical fitness. Gyms are considered one of the most important crew support functions in Starfleet. Many species require a certain amount of exercise and activity for their well-being. Being cooped up aboard a ship or station for long periods of time without a way to exercise in some fashion has long been considered a health risk, both physical and mental. Gyms aboard Starfleet vessels typically are large, well-equipped for a variety of activities, and can be endlessly modified. As is expected, Starfleet officers and crew are expected to maintain their Physical Readiness Clearance at all times.

Numerous exercise and sports-related activities can be had aboard. Aerobics, gymnastics, weightlifting, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, parrises squares, fencing, wrestling, martial arts, and bowling are just a few of the things that can be found in a typical gym. Members of the crew often volunteer their time to train and coach a particular area of expertise (such as karate, for example). Sometimes, civilian physical education professionals maybe employed to oversee gym activities and maintenance.

On larger ships and stations, a gymnasium maybe equipped with its own zero-G area and holosuite, allowing for an even more complete list of fun to be had (such as watersports and other outdoor events). A search of the Recreations page provides a list of many activities avaliable in the gym.