Built in the early 1960’s, the Stephen L. Richards Building was constructed to provide space and facilities for physical education instruction. The board of Trustees had recognized the need for larger and more adequate physical education facilities and authorization was given for the construction of the Richards Building. The building was one of the finest facilities of its kind when it was completed in 1971. The Richards Building houses the departments of Physical Education, Dance, and Health Science. The building contains five gymnasiums, three pools of various sizes, multiple dance studios, and various other rooms.