RecSports is the Department of Recreational Sports within the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee. It serves students, faculty, and staff by providing a wide variety of programs and well-maintained facilities for almost any sport- or fitness-oriented person.

RecSports has a number of programs including Fitness, Aquatics, Intramurals, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Clubs, and allows for friendly competition, fitness training, and sport to all members of the university community.

The mission of RecSports is to provide and promote opportunities for wellness and healthy lifestyles through education and service to the UT community.

The vision of RecSports is to satisfy varying degrees of interest in cooperative and competitive activities and to design recreational activities that promote health and wellness, social and cultural interaction, professionalism, leadership and technological development. These elements are essential for enhancing and contributing to a positive self-image and the academic experience at UT.