Brandon Trojan Lucas Herget Richard Screnci Zak Taylor.

University Health and Wellness

Brandon Trojan Lucas Herget

Richard ScrenciZak Taylor

The Rec Center at Rowan University

What The Rec Center Does

Offers students, faculty, and people in the

community a place to train, work out, and become

fit.

Group Exercise

Pool Area

Personal Training

Nutrition counseling

Intramural sports

Group ExerciseABSAnything GoesBelly DanceBOOTCAMPCardio BOSUHIP HOPINCInterval BOSUPilatesS&E (Strength and Endurance)Triathlon ClassWater FitnessYoga

Member Student

Try One Pass

4$ 3$

5 Session Pass

15$ 12$

Fall Semester Pass(9/1-12/18)

55$ 45$

Personal Training

Provides fitness assessments and training.

MicroFit Testing Fees

Student Full Test 25$

Student Single Test 8$

Member Full Test 30$

Member Single Test 10$

Student Packages

3 Personal Training Sessions, 1/2 hr. Nutrition

115$

Introduction Package: 1 hour Micro-Fit, 3 Personal Training Sessions, 1/2 hr. Nutrition Consultation

125$

Grand Package: 1 hour Micro-Fit, 6 Personal Training Sessions, 1 hour Nutrition Consultation

215$

3 Personal Training Sessions

100$

6 Personal Training Sessions

170$

12 Personal Training Sessions

310$

NutritionReceive a personalized nutrition plan, recipes to

last a year, and information on ways to change your lifestyle the healthy (and balanced) way.

Nutrition Consultation Fees

Student ½ Hour 25$

Student Full Hour 45$

Member ½ Hour 30$

Member Full Hour 50$

Intramural SportsFlag FootballBasketballDodgeballVolleyballBowling RacquetballGolf

Laurie DwyerUndergraduate degree received from

Rowan University with a specialization in Dance.

Graduate degree received from University of West Florida with a specialization in Exercise and Physiology and Nutrition.

Financed by school due to her working at school’s health and wellness center.

Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness.Has held title for 10 years.

ResponsibilitiesHire, train, supervise personal trainers,

group exercise instructors, and management.Has 65 to 70 students that work under her.Supervise the Rec Club and Rowan

University’s chapter of NIRSA.Also teaches classes at Rowan University.

Likes and Dislikes “ I enjoy 98% of my job.”Likes: able to help people, group exercise,

training others and herself, and mentoring students who want to be in the profession.

Dislikes: payroll.Shows how much Mrs. Dwyer enjoys her

career.

Miscellaneous Has competed in marathons, and body

building competitions.Member of the ECA, which holds the world’s

largest fitness conference. Also is a key organization in group exercise.

Both of these , she feels, have helped her understand all areas of exercise and fitness.

Words of WisdomRecommends getting masters or graduate

degree as soon as you are done your undergraduate work.

Get as many certifications as you can while in school, which will help you be able to contribute to work force immediately.

Health professionals start work early in the morning.

Look at all areas of health and wellness to be able to help people in many different ways.

Why Is The Rec Center Supported?Rowan University supports Rec Center for

the following:1) Retention of students. Many find comfort

in having a facility like that on campus making them want to stay at the school.

2) The Rec Center keeps the student population healthier which has long lasting effects.

Master Program OptionsClinical Exercise Physiology

Health EducationSports Recreation and Management

Master Program Options1. Clinical Exercise Physiology

Goal is to prepare graduates for careers related to clinical exercise physiology, including preparation to be American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologists (RCEPs).

Education: Takes around two to four semesters to complete

School options: Few located in nearby areas

Ex. East Stroudsburg University Job Oppurtunities:

Various job opportunities available

2.Health Education Goal is to train health promotion professionals

to design, implement, and evaluate interventions promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

Education: Takes around three to four semesters to

complete School options:

Wide variety present in nearby states Ex. Northeastern University, Widener University

Online degree programs available Job Opportunities:

Various jobs available in many different areas

3. Masters in Sports and Recreation Management The approach is multi-disciplinary, requiring an

appreciation of management functions such as finance, marketing and human resource management, all applied to the sports industry and also other areas.

Education: Takes three to four semesters to complete program

School options: Few opportunities in the area

Ex. Drexel University, California University of Pennsylvania Online degree programs available

Job options: Sports development Professional sports teams National/international events

Three Professional Organizations

ACSMNSCAAFAA

American College of Sports MedicineLargest sports medicine and exercise science

organization in the world, holds more than 20,000 members

Founded in 1954Mission Statement: promotes and integrates

scientific research, education, and practical applications of sports medicine and exercise

science to maintain and enhance physical fitness, performance, health, and quality of

life

NSCANational Strength and Conditioning Association

International non profit educational association founded in 1978

Provides and serves as valuable resource for it’s members, fitness industry, general public, and

media Mission Statement: Worldwide authority on

strength and conditioning, we support and disseminate research based knowledge and its

practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America AFAA

Largest educator in the fitness field

Founded in 1983, has issued over 250,000 certifications in over 73 countries

Mission statement: To provide comprehensive cognitive and practical education for fitness

professionals, supported by internationally recognized standards, grounded in research, reflecting a

commitment to quality distance education that upholds safe and effective fitness practices