Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Hours | Costs | Personal Trainer | Orientation Dates/Lectures | Rules | Equipment | Personal Success Testimonies | Personal Trainer Certificate | Group Fitness Certificate | AAS Fitness & Exercise Degree
AA pre-Physical Education
Pam Ethridge, Coordinator of Physical Education & Fitness / (708) 709-3929
William Berkley, Personal Trainer
Emerson Cool, Personal Trainer
John Grobner, Personal Trainer
Helmut Habenschuss, Personal Trainer
Greta Hightower, Personal Trainer
Tina Hughes, Personal Trainer
Cheryl Matthias, Fitness & Recreation Specialist/Adjunct Faculty / (708) 709-3778
Marty Mears, Fitness Assistant
Jennifer Pulaski, Aerobic Instructor
Jill Ruschak, Aerobic Instructor
Gerrit Tenhoven, Fitness Aide
Irma White, Personal Trainer
Hours
Monday through Thursday: 6:15 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Holiday hours will be limited and posted.
Costs
All participants must enroll in PE 101, 102, 103, or 104. The current cost is $87 per credit hour per semester plus a $20 lab fee—less than $6.70 per week, considerably less than other health clubs.
SENIORS—65 and older: $20 per semester.
Personal Trainers are available for an additional fee.
Is your exercise program failing you? Do you want to lose weight and body fat and keep it off? Would you like a more toned body?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, and you are ready for the body you've always wanted, take that first step and get a Personal Trainer.
With guidance from a personal trainer on proper nutrition, weight training and cardiorespiratory fitness, you may be able to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce stress, strengthen your bones, improve heart health, reduce body fat and increase muscle tone.
The cost for personal training sessions is $90 for four sessions or $200 for ten sessions. Each session is about one hour. See Fitness Center Coordinator for more information.
If you are interested in personal training, leave your name and a number where you can be reached at the Fitness Center desk.
Rules
Entrance Requirements
The Fitness Center is only available for students currently enrolled in Prairie State College physical education courses. A PSC current student ID must be left at the front desk to use the Fitness Center.
Dress Code
WORKOUT ATTIRE required, such as: shorts, sweat pants, short or long-sleeved shirt and supportive athletic shoes with socks.
TESTING ATTIRE is comprised of short-sleeved shirt, shorts, supportive athletic shoes with socks. Hosiery or tights are not acceptable for women during testing.
UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE includes jeans, jean shorts, sandals and boots.
Safety Requirements
Radio earphones are to be used only on cardiovascular equipment. If you are unfamiliar with the use of any weights and/or weight machines, please consult staff or instruction.
Use the appropriate amount of weights so that you do not JERK, BOUNCE, SLAM or DROP WEIGHTS.
DOCTOR'S CONSENT required for blood pressure above 140/90 OR ANSWERING YES TO ANY QUESTION ON THE PAR-Q.
Weight belts NOT PERMITTED during workouts, unless medically necessary.
Children are not allowed in the workout area due to safety precautions.
ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN
Profanity and illegal drugs are prohibited. Food, candy, drinks, smoking, or chewing tobacco are prohibited.
Each testing session will last one hour. Schedule individual appointments by calling the Fitness Center at (708) 709-3779. If you are unable to keep your appointment, call (708) 709-3779 immediately.