| 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.
The Center's hours for Summer are 8 AM to 2 PM, Monday through Saturday; 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday, and 4 PM to7 PM Monday through Thursday. To use the Fitness & Weight Training Center for the summer session register for PFIT 14.
The Center's hours during the regular Fall semester are 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday; 6 AM to 4:00 PM Friday; 8 AM to 1 PM Saturday and 10 AM to 2 PM Sunday. To register see the following fitness department classes: PFIT 8, PFIT 9, PFIT 10, PFIT 20, and PFIT 50.