Home of the oldest athletic department in the nation, Amherst College offers a wide range of fitness and wellness options for our entire community—from fitness classes to indoor and outdoor athletic facilities across campus, we provide opportunities for all students, faculty and staff to stay active.

A group of Amherst College field hockey players celebrating in a group

Athletics Main Site

One of the nation’s premier athletic programs, Amherst has 27 intercollegiate sports teams and several club athletic teams, as well as state-of-the art facilities for our entire community. Learn more at our official athletics website.

A bike outside the Wolff Fitness Center, a brick building with white columns

Wolff Fitness Center

The two-level, fully air-conditioned facility is complete with a range of cardiovascular, strenght and free weight equipment.

About Athletics at Amherst

August 26, 2016

Don Faulstick, Director of Athletics, introduces the athletics program at Amherst College.

Contact Information

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