Fitness Services

*Group Fitness Classes
Jan. 14 - Apr. 12, 2019 (no classes Feb. 18 - 22)

Join us this semester for group fitness on campus! Please note, registration is required.

• FREE for MHC students & employees
• $5 drop-in for alumni and $10 drop-in fee for community participants and parking fees as posted
• View class schedule
• Download directions to the fitness studio

REGISTER NOW

Group fitness classes are also available at Brooks Campus! Learn more...

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Community Group Fitness Packages

Are you interested in attending weekly ongoing Campus Group Fitness Classes or On Campus Community Classes? 

Our monthly packages include not only the awesome Group Fitness Classes of your choice but also include an Open Campus Parking Pass, Free Fitness Centre Access and MHC pricing for Fitness Services. 

With your Open Campus Parking Pass you can access all college services anytime during hours of operation without paying for parking! Come experience MHC: the Vera Bracken Library, Bookstore, Common Grounds Coffee Shop, Cafeteria, Crave, Cultural Centre, Eresman Theatre, Sunrise Rotary Trail and a variety of indoor and outdoor lounge areas. 

*The fees below apply to all courses marked with an asterisk. Rates are based on consecutive weeks of attendance.

• 1 Class/Week Package: $50/4 weeks or $75/6 weeks
• 2 Classes/Week Package: $80/4 weeks or $120/6 weeks
• 3+ Unlimited Classes/Week Package: $100/4 weeks or $150/6 weeks

Contact Amy prior to your first class to register for this offer, email befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca.

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Community Group Fitness Rates

The following rates do not include a parking pass and apply to all courses marked with an asterisk. $1/hour parking is available.

$10 drop-in OR pay ahead with the following rates:

# Classes per week	4 weeks	6 weeks	12 weeks
1	$30	$45	$90
2	$60	$90	$180
3+ Unlimited	$80	$120	$240

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Alumni Group Fitness Rates

The following rates do not include a parking pass and apply to the classes labeled Group Fitness Classes only. The alumni rates do not apply to specialty programming of Stretch & Strengthen or Yoga Adventure. $1/hour parking is available.

$5 drop-in OR pay ahead with the following rates:

# Classes per week	4 weeks	6 weeks	12 weeks
1	$16	$24	$48
2	$32	$48	$96
3+ Unlimited	$48	$72	$144

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Specialty Programs

The Be Fit for Life Centre partners with a variety of community organizations to deliver specialty programming.

Active Aging Sessions

Pop-in for a session or email befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca for contact details

Fun and Fitness at the Strathcona Centre

• Offered in partnership with the City of Medicine Hat Seniors Services
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
• Start date January 8, 2019

*Yoga Adventure

• Located on campus in the Be Fit for Life fitness studio (Rm H131, portables behind the H building and beside the tennis courts on the north side of campus). This is an adapted class encouraging floor and supported postures. $10 drop-in and parking fees as posted. Thursdays 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., start date TBA

Urban Poling

• Did you know? Urban pole walking burns 20-26% more calories than regular walking and works 90% of muscles including your core.
• Book an orientation to Urban Poling: $60 for a 30 minute session. Grab your friends and share the cost! Email: befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca to book.
• Borrow a set of poles from the MHC Fitness Centre. For more info on purchasing your own poles, view pole price list.

*Stretch & Strengthen

• Located on campus in the Be Fit for Life fitness studio (Rm H131, portables behind the H building and beside the tennis courts on the north side of campus).
• This exercise class is for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Stroke and others that may need adaptation.
• $10 drop-in + parking fees as posted.
• Thursdays 2 - 3 p.m., January 31 - March 28, 2019 (no class February 21)

View the poster here

 

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Long Night Against Procrastination
Feb. 13. 2019
Join our Be Fit For Life instructors for an active break in the Cuboid at the Main Entrance of the college.

• 6:30-7:00PM Easy Yoga
• 7:30-8:00PM Urban Poling
• 9:00-9:30PM Energy Boost Zumba

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Book an Appointment
View the fitness services poster to choose an appointment or package that best suits your needs.

To book an appointment, contact Kayla Repas by email.

Physical Ability Requirement Evaluation (PARE)
The PARE is an occupational test used to assess a person's ability to perform the physical demands of police work. It is used in the selection process of RCMP applicants, as part of the graduating criteria for cadets at Depot and throughout the career of RCMP Regular Members. The PARE is used by several law enforcement agencies throughout Canada. Applicants must obtain PARE certification by completing the obstacle course and push/pull sections in 4:45 min or less before the Regular Member Selection Interview (RMSI). It is important to prepare for the physical demands of the PARE.

Click here for the PARE Manual

Click here for PARE Medical Release Form

Medicine Hat College 2019 PARE Dates:

• Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 8 a.m.
• Friday, March 15, 2019 at 8 a.m.
• Friday, May 10, 2019 at 8 a.m.
• Friday, June 7, 2019 at 8 a.m.
  

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Alberta Physical Readiness Evaluation for Police (A-PREP)
A-PREP is the police recruit selection physical abilities test used by all municipal police agencies in Alberta. The A-PREP can be a very challenging test to successfully complete if you haven’t trained specifically for it. We strongly encourage applicants to come prepared for this stage of the process in an effort to minimize delays.

A-PREP has three separate components:

1. A screening component to ensure the applicant is medically suitable to undergo the test.
2.  A series of job simulation tasks arranged in a pursuit/restraint circuit.
3. An assessment of aerobic fitness (the Aerobic Shuttle Run). For a detailed description of the A-PREP test please see "Fit to serve."

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Fitness Testing Bookings
Register by contacting Tara Chisholm at 403.504.3546.

AFLCA FITNESS LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION
Become a fitness leader! For AFLCA certification process info, please contact the AFLCA office 780.492.4435. For information specific to courses offered at Medicine Hat College and to register, email befitforlife@mhc.ab.ca or call Amy at 403.504.3548.

Registration deadline is two weeks prior to course date (Min. 4 participants)

View the current poster here.

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EXERCISE THEORY COURSE
This course is the pre-requisite for certification in the four specialty areas and includes anatomy, physiology, active living, adult learning communication and principles of fitness.

Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019; Feb. 6 & 13, 2019

Wednesday evenings: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. $300 + GST; S103

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RESISTANCE TRAINING SPECIALTY
This course includes topics such as Anatomy, Physiology, Training Principles, Resistance Training Technique, Program Design, Practical Sessions, Equipment, and Special Considerations. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course

MARCH 1 - 3, 2019
Friday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $320 + GST
Location: S103 & H131

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FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS
A course covering topics specific to leading fitness classes for the aging population. This course provides an overview of the changes which occur in the body as it ages and the considerations required when planning and leading fitness classes for older adults. Topics covered include: nutrition, physiology of aging, sociology of aging, common disorders, and risk management. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course

MARCH 29 - 31, 2019
Friday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $320 + GST
Location: S103 & B201

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GROUP EXERCISE FUNDAMENTALS with Portable Equipment Designation
This course will teach you the skills necessary to effectively lead group exercise programs. Portable equipment explored may include: steps, dumbbells, fitness balls, body bars, elastic resistance, etc. Pre-requisite: Exercise Theory Course

APRIL 12 - 14, 2019
Friday: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $320 + GST
Location: S103 &H131

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AFLCA EXAMS
The Medicine Hat College is an exam site for the AFLCA. Registration for exams is through the AFLCA office. For exam dates and exam prep resources, click here.