Wellness Center

Bryan Elliott -- CrossFit Level 1 Coach, ISSA Certified Instructor, ISSA Specialist in Performance Nutrition, Kick boxing Fitness Institute Trainer, Boxing Fitness Institute Trainer

Alaina Winch -- American Heart Association: CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider. American College of Sports Medicine: Health Fitness Specialist.

Rhonda Hubbard -- Licensed Wellness Coach/American College of Sports Medicine AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Fitness and Nutrition Degree/University of Pennsylvania, Certified STRONG Instructor, Certified Zumba Instructor, Spinning Certification

Jeff Schlager, Certified Martial Arts Instructor Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Tae Kwon Do

The Physical Education Department at Mineral Area College is an important component of the overall education provided by the college. Most degree programs at Mineral Area College require one to two credits in physical education. The Department offers a variety of courses that students can choose from to obtain that credit while learning key components to living a healthy lifestyle. Wellness Center I & II, Total Fitness, & Cycling Ergometry all meet in the Wellness Center.

The Wellness Center is located between the Library and the Bob Sechrest Field House on the Park Hills Campus at Mineral Area College. It is a first-class facility that is considered extremely user-friendly. The Wellness Center has a variety of equipment, and hosts various classes. Students have the opportunity to use stair-steppers, stationary bicycles, recumbent bicycles, tread-mills, elliptical machines, paramount strength-training machines, various free-weights, all while learning cutting edge fitness concepts from the trained staff. The Wellness Center is open for use by faculty, staff, and students enrolled in a physical education course. Community members and Alumni can gain access to the facility by contacting Registration/Enrollment at 573-518-2126 enrolling in an audit section of Wellness I (PED270 section H).

The Wellness Center is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 8:00 p.m., and Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 p.m. during regularly scheduled classes. The Center's summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 p.m.. The Wellness Center is closed on week-ends, holidays, in between semesters, and when MAC is closed. Please contact the Wellness Center for additional information including hours of operation during semester breaks. 573-518-2104.

If you are currently a member of Wellness I, Wellness II, Total Fitness or Cycling Ergometry, you can attend our group fitness classes to earn credit. The classes are offered in both morning and evening hours and are taught by certified group fitness instructors. The classes last between 40-50 minutes and are located in the area behind the west bleachers in the Bob Sechrest Field House or at the Continuing Education building at the college's main entrance. Click on the link below for a group fitness class schedule. For more information about these classes please contact Jeremy Partney Wellness Center Director at 573-518-2104.

Bootcamp – Action packed class combining strength training, cardiovascular exercises, balance, and coordination as well as a variety of other exercises that emphasizes improving your overall cardiovascular health, the body's natural fat burning mechanism. These incredible sports conditioning moves will absolutely wear you out and help you get in the best shape of your life. Class consists of a variety of circuit drills and stations ranging from running, plyometrics, power/explosion moves, jumping jacks, push-ups, squats and sit-ups. This
class is ideal for teens and adults, and is a non-choreographed class. Intensity Level = Moderate to High.

Foundations – Foundations is a class that breaks down basic functional movements to help everyone understand them. We will use different skills and drills to achieve proper technique and range of motion on these movements. We will also complete a short work out at the end of the class to which consists of the movements we learned that day.

Kickboxing -- faster paced class designed to get your heart rate up and burn maximum calories. We combine basic punches and kicks along with core training to get a great full body workout.

Mixed Martial Arts – designed for students who want to drill combos that include ground and stand up combos. It combines basic level with the threat of strikes and kicks. This style of fighting has become very popular with events like the UFC. It provides both a great workout, while learning proper technique. This class is ideal for those interested in competing and also for those who just want a hard motivating workout.

Women’s Self Defense – Class designed to help women learn the proper techniques of realistic, effective, self defense and defending themselves against an unwanted attack. Helps build self confidence and body control. Special emphasis on sexual assault attacks.

Yoga –Yoga fitness classes employ an integrated approach to exercise that addresses the entire body in ways that help you feel stronger, more balanced and whole. Each offers a variety of exercises and a refreshing approach to movement that can bring balance to your day…and your life.

Zumba – - involves dance and aerobic elements. Unlike a typical dance class where counts are used, Zumba involves following the music with repetitive movements. Zumba's choreography incorporates hip-hop, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo, martial arts, and some Bollywood and belly dance moves. Squats and lunges are also included

* Clothing: T-shirt, sweatshirt, athletic shorts, sweatpants, jogging pants (NO jeans, dress pants, skirts, etc.)

2. Students must sign in when they are dressed and ready to START their workout.

are finished to receive credit for your workout. The clock in the Wellness Center will be used for official time,

and anyone logging an inappropriate time will be dropped from the course without warning (see Dishonesty Policy).

3. To receive credit for a visit, the student must remain physically active for a minimum of 30 minutes.

The student must remain physically active and engaged in an approved activity that results in fitness gains for the

5. Students must sign in at least 35 minutes before the posted closing time to receive credit for a visit.

The following information is for use with Wellness I (PED 270), Wellness II (PED 271), Total Fitness (PED 272), and Cycling Ergometry (PED 273). Students are REQUIRED to meet with instructor or Wellness Center staff within the first week of regularly scheduled classes to obtain their course syllabus and additional information on their specific course. Course syllabi are listed below, but printing this document does not complete the REQUIRED meeting with instructor.

Mineral Area College discipline shall be exercised when student misconduct adversely affects the college’s pursuit of its educational objectives. Misconduct for which students are subject is defined as follows: “dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the college” (Mineral Area College Board Policy Manual, section 5.72, IA., p. 99).

Students will be expected to adhere to the college’s academic honesty policy. Any students that have been academically dishonest in this course will be either dropped from the course without warning, or have disciplinary action at the instructor’s discretion. Academic dishonesty may include, but is not limited to: signing in without working out, logging an inappropriate time, signing another student in, etc.

The Mineral Area College Board Policy states that student shall be dropped after two weeks of consecutive absences. Excessive Absence in the Wellness Center is defined as not completing a work-out session for two consecutive weeks, unless approved in advanced by the instructor. This includes any absence for illness, injury, or emergency reasons. Any student that has not earned at least 8 points by the end of the sixth week of class will also be dropped from the course for non-attendance. If you have a serious injury, you must contact the instructor immediately to make reasonable accommodations.

Student grades will be determined by completion of course requirements according to the grade scale and optional assignments completed throughout the semester. Students are encouraged to keep track of their individual progress with the course credit log (blue sheet) provided. If there are any discrepancies in grades, the student must see the instructor within 60 days of the grades being posted to discuss the grade.

Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability under the American's with Disabilities Act should contact the instructor privately to discuss specific needs. The office hours and contact information are listed on the front of this syllabus. You may also contact Lisa Leftridge in the ACCESS Office at 573-518-2152 in Room 103 of the Arts & Sciences building to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Course Syllabi

PED 270 Wellness Center I

PED 271 Wellness Center II

PED 272 Total Fitness

PED 273 Cycling Ergometry

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

	10:00 A.M. Zumba *BB	10:00 A.M. Bootcamp *BB
12:00 P.M. Beginner Yoga *CE/		12:00 P.M. Beginner Yoga *CE
1:00 P.M. Zumba Tone *BB
	3:00 P.M. Kickboxing *CE	3:00 P.M. Martial Arts *CE	3:00 P.M. Foundations *CE
	4:00 P.M. Bootcamp *CE		4:00 P.M. Women’s Self Defense *CE