El Camino College Fitness/Wellness Center Orientation

Welcome Topics Gaining Access Checking In Using the Equipment Checking Out The Staff Guidelines and Rules Additional Information

Gaining Access (Employees) How do I go about registering for the fitness/wellness center? It’s 5 easy steps…. 1.Proof of current employment at the district via identification badge 2.View the PowerPoint presentation 3.View the orientation video 4.Fill out the registration waiver 5.Submit/turn in signed document

Gaining Access (Students) How do I go about registering for the fitness/wellness center? It’s 6 easy steps…. 1.Proof of active and current enrollment in physical education activity course 2.Current ASB sticker 3.View the PowerPoint presentation 4.View the orientation video 5.Fill out the registration waiver 6.Submit/turn in signed document Swipe your card on the reader located inside the entrance.

Checking in When you arrive, ask yourself: –Am I properly dressed? Close toed shoes, athletic attire. –Do I have my district ID? –Do I have my towel? (mandatory) –Do I have water? Turn in your waiver here. Main Entrance Area

Using the equipment Watch the provided video for a brief description. 1.Become familiar with equipment before use. 2.Practice safety at all times. 3.Stop all exercise if you feel faint, sick or any other health issues arise. 4.Do not workout without supervision. 5.Practice proper alignment and progress at your pace.

Treadmills Step on and off by using the side platform. Never increase the speed beyond your level of fitness. Wipe down the machine after your use. Report any issues immediately.

Arc Trainers Similar to the treadmill. Machine electronics will start when you start moving. Adjust your levels to your comfort. Wipe down the machine upon your completion.

Weight Equipment Become familiar with the specific equipment before use. Practice proper alignment at all times. Be aware of the amount of weight that you are lifting and adjust accordingly to your fitness level. Wipe down the machine after using.

Side room Dedicated room to stretching, core exercise and free weight lifting. Please return all equipment to its station. Please remove all weights from bar and replace on the racking system.

Checking Out Did you… –Log out? –Wipe down your equipment? –Return the equipment to its original state? –Report any issues?

The Staff SUPERVISORS OF THE FITNESS/WELLNESS CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS ARE USUALLY NOT SPECIFICALLY EDUCATED IN FITNESS TRAINING OR IN MEDICAL EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. THEREFORE, YOU ARE USING THIS FACILITY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Guidelines and Rules General Overview – Complete rules are presented on the waiver/release form. Consult your physician prior to undertaking any new exercise program. Please register each time you attend. Keep hands and loose clothes away from the weight stacks, cables and pulleys. No cellular phone use is allowed.

Waiver and Release This form is available on the website. Please read and submit at or prior to your first participation.

Mini Courses Provided by center staff (time permitting) minute specialty courses will be started to assist you in your fitness level. These will be provided by center staff –Examples Stretching, abdominals, yoga techniques, core fitness, cross training.

Fitness/Wellness Center Map * Not exact

Lockers and Restrooms See an equipment attendant if you desire a locker. –Women’s – Physical Education South –Men’s – Physical Education North Closest restroom is located in each locker room area.

Commonly Asked Question What does my participation cost? –Nothing extra What can I do to help the fitness center? –Respect the facility, staff and equipment –Return all equipment to a ready position –Purchase an ASB card each semester

Refreshing – What to do? Watch the PowerPoint  Watch the Video  Complete, print, sign then submit waiver  Have your student/staff I.D.  Present current enrollment in a PE activity course (students)  Present current ASB sticker (students)