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| Location: | Student Fitness Center |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Closed each Thursday from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | |
| Phone: | (618) 650-BWEL (2935) |
| Fax: | (618) 650-5718 |
The Wellness Center provides a variety of services for SIUE students, faculty, staff and Student Fitness Center members. Programs are designed to assist individuals in making healthy lifestyle choices by providing educational opportunities that focus on the basic principles of wellness.
Services for Students, Faculty, and Staff
| *Special Event* FitFest 2012 |
Fitness Assessments
This program provides baseline measurements of blood pressure, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. Results from these tests are reviewed and used to create a personalized fitness plan tailored to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
Rates:
Free for SIUE Students and Student Fitness Center Members
$25 for SIUE Faculty and StaffBody Composition Test Only:
Free for SIUE Students and Student Fitness Center Members
$5 for SIUE Faculty & Staff (non-members)To schedule your fitness assessment, please download and complete the Health History Questionnaire and bring it to the Wellness Center to make your appointment. If you have any questions, please call 650-BWEL.
Note: If you arrive 10 or more minutes late for your assessment it will be cancelled.
Benefits of a Fitness Assessment:
- Providing you with baseline information needed to start a fitness program.
- Utilizing the information later to chart your progress during your fitness program.
- Increasing the likelihood of continuation of a fitness program.
Components of a Fitness Assessment:
- Body composition - administered by skin fold assessments
- Cardio respiratory fitness - administered with treadmill walking, running or bicycle tests
- Muscular strength assessment - administered with a push-up, crunch, and/or bench press test
- Flexibility assessment - administered with a sit and reach test
Physician Clearance Policy:
If you answer "yes" to two or more of the following questions, you will need a medical clearance to participate in our Personal Training Program.
- Are you a male over 45 or a female over 55 years age?
- Do you have a family history of heart disease or heart attacks before age 55 in a male relative or before the age of 65 in a female relative?
- Do you currently smoke or use tobacco?
- Do you have or have you ever been told that you have high blood pressure (> 140/90)?
- Do you have or have you ever been told that you have high cholesterol (> 200)?
- Are you a diabetic?
- Do you have a BMI > 30 or waist girth > 102 cm for men and > 88 cm for women?
- Are you currently sedentary (not engaging in regular physical activity?)
Fitness ConsultationsRates:
Free for SIUE Students and Student Fitness Center Members
$10 for SIUE Faculty & Staff (non-members)To schedule your fitness consultation, please download and complete the Health History Questionnaire and bring it to the Wellness Center to make your appointment. If you have any questions, please call 650-BWEL.
Weight Room Orientations
Orientations are offered to all SIUE students and SFC members. Our qualified fitness staff will demonstrate and fully explain how to safely and effectively use the Cardio and Weight Room equipment.
Injury Consultation Program
Consultations are provided by an Athletic Trainer who will evaluate exercise-related injuries and provide recommendations for treatment and rehabilitation. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes in length.
Rates:
$10 per visit for SIUE Students
$17 for SIUE Faculty, Staff, and SFC Members If you have any questions, please call 650-BWEL.
PresentationsPotential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Fitness
- Nutrition / Healthy Eating
- Stress Management
- Wellness
If you have any questions regarding any Wellness Center events or programs, please contact Sarah Andreski at 650-5611 or sandres@siue.edu.
