Fitness Center

Participation Options

The Fitness Center is open to anyone who enrolls in any of the physical education courses listed below for credit or noncredit. Most physical activity programs are offered on an “open lab” basis and enrollees can workout whenever the Fitness Center is open.

Credit Options

Individuals may enroll in one of our following Physical Education Activity Classes. First-time enrollees will start in PEC 171 Physical Fitness and then may progress through the other courses in the series:

Each of these one-credit hour courses are based on the completion of physical activity hours, a health/fitness evaluation and a midterm exam. Students must also attend a mandatory orientation session during the first week of each course start date (see “Getting Started” below for details).

Noncredit Options

Individuals may enroll in one of our Fitness Membership options (FIT 075) offered through our community education program. After completing a mandatory orientation session, the Fitness Center may be used for personal use as often as desired during our open hours (see “Getting Started” below for details).

Getting Started

Before starting, all students (credit and non-credit) must attend an orientation session in the Fitness Center (Room 116 E) during the first week of each course start date. During the orientation, members will be acquainted with our facilities and provided an explanation of course requirements and Center policies and they will complete a health questionnaire and have their blood pressure evaluated.

Credit-seeking students in PEC 171 will also have their fitness levels assessed during their orientation and therefore should come dressed for activity in workout clothes and gym shoes. Details of these specific orientation times and dates can be found in the Course Schedule. Students should stop by or call (708) 656-8000, Ext. 2274 to sign up for an available time slot.

Location and Hours

The Fitness Center is located in the Henry J. Vais Gymnasium, Building E (Room 116E).

Hours of Operation

*Please note that we will be closed Friday through Sunday in the summer and there will be special hours for holidays.