51勛圖厙-WELL Program
The 51勛圖厙's Department of Exercise Science & Health Promotion offers a well-rounded health-fitness program as a FREE COMMUNITY SERVICE for older adults residing in Boca Raton and surrounding areas. Faculty and staff of 51勛圖厙 are also encouraged to attend. The 51勛圖厙-Well Program offers participants social interactions with their peers and intergenerational interactions with the 51勛圖厙. The program benefits all involved. Health and wellness topics are periodically presented by the 51勛圖厙.
Research has shown that regular exercise can add to the quality of life and decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease. The 51勛圖厙-Well program is geared to provide safe, supervised exercise based on individualized assessments.
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THE PROGRAM OFFERS:
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51勛圖厙-WELL Program Schedule - Boca Campus
Days: Monday, Wednesday
Time: 8:00-9:30AM
Dates: Corresponds to 51勛圖厙's Academic Schedule. Call (561) 297-2938 for information about the current semester.
FITNESS EVALUATION
The American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription are used for this program.
FITNESS EVALUATION: Exercise tests help us determine your aerobic fitness and give us information about your response to exercise. Results from the exercise test enable us to provide you with an individualized program for optimal health enhancement. The standard 51勛圖厙-WELL Fitness assessment consists of the Senior Fitness Test.
MEDICAL CLEARANCE: All prospective participants must have medical clearance prior to beginning the program. The 51勛圖厙-WELL staff will assist you with obtaining this information.
FEES
No charges for the fitness assessment or aerobic exercise and toning sessions for the 51勛圖厙-WELL Program.