West Virginia University
School of Physical Education
Stansbury Fitness & Wellness Center
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About Stansbury Fitness & Wellness CenterThe West Virginia University (WVU) Stansbury Fitness & Wellness Center is operated by the WVU School of Physical Education on a user fee structure, to better serve the interested population. The membership chart describes the cost of the fitness center. All students, faculty, staff, and community members must pay a fee to utilize the facility and services offered. WVU is an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Licensed University.
The Stansbury Fitness and Wellness Center is located on the downtown campus in Stansbury Hall. The Center is situated in the loft area which overlooks the basketball area. Click here to go to the campus map.
Our Mission
The School of Physical Education’s Stansbury Fitness & Wellness Program is committed to providing faculty, staff, students, spouses, and community with quality supervised programs in a safe, enjoyable environment to help build a healthier lifestyle.
The fitness center relies on the WVU School of Physical Education’s fitness specialist students and one clinical master specialist to manage the fitness center. In conjunction with the American Council on Exercise and the American College of Sports Medicine standards, we take theoretical knowledge from the classroom and provide practical application at the fitness center to improve performance and fitness of members.
Goals & Objectives
1. Provide opportunities to improve and maintain the health and fitness of the faculty, staff, students, and surrounding community.
2. Offer a variety of exercise adherence programs to help patrons make changes for a healthy lifestyle.
3. Offer a Lifestyle and Weight Management Program to help patrons eat healthy.
4. Provide individualized attention to members in the form of fitness testing, fitness evaluations, health screenings, exercise programming, and personal training instruction.
Facilities
Located on the downtown campus in Stansbury Hall above the basketball court.
Treadmills Free Weights 18 Weight Machines Stretching mats Bikes Dumbbells Bands, Exer-tubes Jump Ropes Ellipses Barbells Exercise Balls Towel service Recumbent Bike Benches Medicine Balls Lockers Steppers Squat Racks BOSU Locker rooms
Open Hours of the Facility *(Fall 2008)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:30 AM
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8:00 AM6:30 AM
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8:00 AM11:00 AM
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1PM11:00 AM
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1PM*11:00 AM
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3PM4:00 PM
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8:00 PM4:00 PM
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8:00 PM4:00 PM
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8:00 PM4:00 PM
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8:00 PM*Closed home WVU football game Saturdays
MembershipMembership schedule follows the student academic schedule at WVU. We also pro-rate for individuals who join during the semester.
$80 / Semester or for both summer sessions Fall / Spring 1st day of classes thru finals week $45 1st ½ of Semester 1st day of classes thru midterm $45 2nd ½ of Semester Midterm thru finals week $45 Summer I (May 19 through June 27) $45 Summer 2 (June 30 through August 8)
Getting StartedFitness Testing / Consultation (optional)– This hour-long appointment / interview helps us attain a baseline measure of various fitness-related components including: blood pressure, pulse, cardiovascular, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and body fat. With additional lifestyle information we will design a personalized exercise programs that fits your schedule and will help you reach your goals.
Personalized Program (optional) – This hour-long appointment will include exercise instruction on your program based on your test results and goals.
FREE Personal TrainingIf you are interested in a health screen, fitness assessment, effective program design, or exercise instruction you may sign up to work with a personal trainer, for FREE!
A health screen consists of resting pulse, blood pressure, body composition, and target heart rate range.
A physical fitness test consists of assessing and evaluating cardiovascular capacity, muscle strength, muscle endurance, and flexibility.
Other assessments include posture analysis, skills test for athletes, and jogging technique.
When was the last time you changed your program? Variety is a key component in an exercise routine. If it has been longer than eight weeks since your last program, it’s time for something new.
Would you like a new program? I would recommend speaking with one of our staff members and setting up an appointment.
1 on 1 Personal Training: You will receive step by step instructions throughout your workout.
Exercise Instruction: Maybe you just need some help learning a few exercises? Or would like to expand your exercise repertoire.
Program Design: You know a lot of exercises, but you’re not sure how to get them together for a program that will specifically target your goals.
Re-assessment: You have been working towards a goal and need to check your progress.
Mission Possible
Mission Possible is a behavioral and lifestyle change program, not a "weight loss" program. It is open to members of Stansbury Fitness Center. Our goal is to provide a supportive environment to help you learn how to make healthy changes that will assist you to lose weight. There are 3 main areas of focus: Body, Mind, & Mouth. Student personal trainer interns and doctoral-student behavior coaches are utilized. Your personal workouts are based on your schedule. Includes: fitness assessment, personalized fitness program, pre/post sessions with exercise psychology doctoral students, 12 weekly group sessions (six with exercise psychology doctoral students and six with a group leader**), a personal trainer, and weekly assessments.
*Must be diagnosed as "obese” or a BMI (Body Mass Index >30).
**Pending on enrollment
Weekly Meeting: TBA (Information will be posted at the front desk)
Location: Stansbury Cage, Stansbury Hall (beside the basketball court near the drink machines).
Fee: $30
Stansbury Fitness Center Contact InformationFor more information contact:
WVU School of Physical Education Lifetime Activity Office: 293-3295x5252
WVU Stansbury Fitness & Wellness Center: 293-4216
School of PE Fitness & Wellness Director: Nancy L. Naternicola, MS 293-3295x5208
LinksWVU Motor Development Center (http://www.bechoosy.org)
American College of Sport Medicine
National Strength and Conditioning Association
WVU School of Physical Education Lifetime Activities Program
Updated 8/28/087 sb
