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Information for group participants
If you would like to participate in a group fitness class, remember the following:
- Notify the instructor if you are new to a class.
- Notify the instructor and/or facility supervisor immediately
of equipment malfunctions
- Exercise at your own risk.
- Group
Fitness schedule is subject to change with little notice.
- Classes must meet minimum participant numbers
to remain on the schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Q.
How do I participate in a group fitness class?
A.
To participate in group fitness classes, each participant must have filled
out a PAR-Q and have their ID card.
Q.
What is a PAR-Q and why do I have to fill it out?
A.
A PAR-Q is a health form asking you a series of questions. Answering
all no's on the form allows you to receive a sticker on your facility ID card
and to participate in any group fitness class. Answering yes to any
of the questions targets a person as a possible health risk and is required
to get a physician's consent in order to receive the sticker on your facility
ID card and to participate in group fitness classes.
Q.
Do I have to pay to participate in group fitness classes?
A.
No. As a member of the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC)
you have access to all group fitness classes.
Q.
Do I have to sign up for classes?
A. Yes.
All participants have to reserve a spot in a class except for the classes;
Tai Chi, and Water Aerpbics. For reserving a spot in a group fitness class,
you must call the SRWC at 762-6000. Starting the day of the class participants
can call to reserve a spots, in a class.
Q.
Can I see if I can participate in a group fitness class right before it starts
without calling?
A.
Yes, as long as the class is not already full
you are welcome to join.
Q.
What if the class is full?
A. When
you call and the class is full, a standby list is put into place. The next
2 participants who call in a spot, after the class is filled, are told they
are put on the standby list. If one the of the participants who reserved a
spot do not show up for the class, the first stanby person is allowed to participate
in the class.
Q.
What times do you offer the group fitness classes?
A.
The group fitness class schedule can be found on the Murray State University
Student Recreation and Wellness Center website and at the front desk.
Q.
What happens if I bring a guest with me? Can they participate too?
A.
Yes, but only if they fill
out a PAR-Q and pay five dollars..
Q.
What if a piece of equipment is broken?
A.
Notify the instructor immediately. This is for your safety
and for other's safety. If the piece of equipment brakes outside of
class then notify the front desk immediately.
Q.
What if I become interested in becoming an instructor for a class already
offered or for a new class?
A.
Excellent! The Student Recreation and Wellness
Center is always looking for more instructors and new ideas. There is
an Instructor Interest Form on the door of the Assessment Room to fill out
so we can contact you. Otherwise, contact Amelia Dodd at ameliaadodd@murray-ky.net.
Q.
I have a suggestion or a comment about a class I am taking or wanting to see
on the schedule, who do I tell?
A. You
can put your comments/suggestions in the box at the front counter.on the evaluation.
If
you have any additional questions you need answered, you can email Joetta
Kelly at joetta.kelly@murraystate.edu