Welcome
to the Grays Harbor College Fitness Lab!
Fitness
Lab 170, 171, and 172
This is an exercise system designed, not only to increase fitness levels and
fulfill a PE requirement, but also to develop healthy lifestyle habits for
the participants. The program utilizes alternating stations of high repetition
weight training and aerobic activity followed by stretching to develop strength,
cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility. Individual programs will be modified
to accommodate the needs dictated by athletics, injuries, occupational requirements,
health concerns, and personal goals. The instructor is here to help you develop
a safe and effective program. We invite you to visit our facility and see
what we have to offer!
Where, What and When
We are located next
to the gym in room 531. Inside you will find a 20 station Universal strength
and aerobic circuit, 5 Lifecycles, 4 stairsteppers, Schwinn bikes, an aerobic
slide, dumbbells, a Versatrainer, a Powertrainer, a Resist-a-Ball, a total hip
machine, a treadmill, and lots of enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle! Our hours
are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Who (Our Staff)
Gary Arthur and Pam
Aho are your Fitness Lab instructors. Our goal is to equip our students with
the knowledge and skills to train safely and effectively now and lifelong. Please
contact our voicemail at 538-4208, if we can assist you.
Are You a PE Phobic?
Advisers often tell
us that many students are reluctant to enroll in PE courses because of previous
negative gym class experiences and/or low self-confidence. The PE staff wants
those students to know that we are eager to change that for you! Our Fitness
Lab program offers a unique opportunity for individualized instruction in a
non-threatening, supportive atmosphere. Frequently our most hesitant participants
become our loudest cheerleaders! Reduced stress, improved appearance and confidence,
more energy, and fewer aches and pains are just some of the benefits our students
realize. This program can be tailored to adapt to many kinds of limitations
and our staff would be happy to explain our program to those contemplating enrollment.
Many of our students have progressed to pursue new and more challenging PE classes
and activities and have suddenly found that a graduation requirement has become
a lifestyle change!
Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced?
Remember when registering
for a PE class that the level designations are sequential. You must complete
beginning to take intermediate and you must complete intermediate to take an
advanced class. The classifications do not refer to your fitness category, but
indicate whether or not you have received college credit for that particular
course number. Regardless of your skills, enroll in the beginning level of the
course to initially, progressing to intermediate and then advanced levels. Skipping
a level is not permitted.
FACULTY
AND STAFF
We extend a warm welcome to our staff and faculty members. Reducing stress,
managing weight, improving health, and buoying attitudes are only four of the
reasons to visit us!
ORIENTATION
SCHEDULE POSTED
One of the surest ways to succeed in Fitness Lab is to get off on the right
foot! That means complete your orientation in the first round. The schedule
for Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Fitness Maintenance students is posted
on the door of the Fitness Lab at the beginning of each quarter, so be sure
to be in the right place at the right time.
WHAT
IS FITNESS MAINTENANCE?
Students who have completed PE 170 and 171 and wish to continue their healthy
lifestyle habits may register for CS 082 Fitness Maintenance. This is a non-credit
option with a $25 fee. Similar versions are available in any PE activity class
for students who have completed the beginning and intermediate levels of that
class.
DIGIWALKER INVASION!!!!
You
may already be aware of the sophisticated pedometers called Digiwalkers that
have invaded the GHC campus and are starting to show up on folks all over town.
This clever tool is revolutionizing all kinds of PE programs and GHC is no exception!
The PE Department recently received a Technology Infusion Grant from WSU to
implement the use of the devices in the 11, 12, and 1 o'clock sections of PE
170, 171, and 172 (Fitness Lab) and PE 116, 117, and 118 (Step Aerobics). A
special emphasis will be placed on reaching WSU 2+2 students who are majoring
in K-12 education and connecting them to the Aberdeen school district PE program
which will be utilizing 180 Digiwalkers in elementary PE classes this Spring.
Like having a personal trainer in your pocket, Digiwalkers provide instant
and constant motivation to get daily exercise. Stanford University and Kenneth
Cooper's Aerobic Institute in Dallas have established 10,000 steps per day as
the average needed to maintain health. Need to lose weight? Your Digiwalker
will tell you if you've moved enough each day to reach your goal!
Forty pedometers were purchased by the grant (another ten were purchased
by the department for the Walking class) for students to utilize for off-site
workouts, lifestyle surveys, and comparative studies. In addition, they will
replace the text as required equipment for PE 172 Advanced Fitness Lab students.
Although they have been "selling like hotcakes", the GHC
Bookstore should have a supply available. Cost is $35.00 plus tax.
SHAPE
UP!
There are lots of reasons to get in shape:
You can workout to get better strength.
Or you can workout to get better flexibility.
Or to get better endurance. Or to get better
posture.
Or to get better energy.
You can workout to get better abs.
Or you can workout to get better.
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