| About the Physical Fitness Department |
The Physical Fitness Department and its staff are dedicated to helping students and community members learn about and practice healthy lifestyles. A variety of types of fitness activities are available. Individualized fitness testing and exercise prescription are available for all fitness students. Programs in Massage Therapy and Fitness Instructor Training are offered. The goal of the FIT program is to prepare students for entry-level positions as personal trainers or group exercise leaders. It also prepares students for certification examinations by ACE, AFAA, NSCA and ACSM. Fitness professionals can take individual courses for continuing education credit.
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FITNESS AND WEIGHT TRAINING CENTER
In the spring of 2007 the MPC Fitness and Weight Training Center opened its doors. The innovative design of this 7,700 square foot facility offers a spectacular view of the recently constructed MPC Community Stadium which includes an all-weather track and state of the art artificial turf on the football/soccer and softball fields.
The Fitness and Weight Training Center provides a wide range of equipment including 34 cardiovascular stations, more than 40 Magnum weight machines and a full weight room with 10 new all-purpose weight racks. In addition each student has the opportunity for a full fitness assessment.
SUMMER HOURS: 8 AM to 2 PM - Monday through Saturday; 10AM to 2 PM Sunday; 4 PM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday. June 14 - August 6, 2010. Call 831-64-4271 for additional information.
The Center's hours for the Fall 2010 semester are 6 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Thursday; 6 AM to 7 PM Monday through Thursday; 6 AM to 4 PM, Friday; 9 AM to 1 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday. To use the Fitness Center you must register for one of the following classes, depending on your area of interest: PFIT 8, Aerobic Conditioning; PFIT 9, Personal Fitness; PFIT 10, Weight Training; PFIT 20 Circut Training; or PFIT 50 Independent Fitness. The Fall 2010 Semester begins August 23 and runs through December 14.
On-line registration (WebReg) for the regular Fall 2010 session is occurring now.