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R100 fitness CHALLENGE

R100 Workout Challenge begins on September 7th and runs until April 8th, 2022.

Start your semester off right with the R100 Workout Challenge. Can you complete 100 workouts over the Academic Year? Are you up for the challenge?

A minimum 30-minute workout or activity is suggested to complete your activity for the day. You can choose to workout in the Hangar, attend a Group Fitness Class, participate on an Intramural team or drop-in to shoot hoops. How you stay active is up to you.

You must check in or scan your membership card at the Customer Service Desk or Hangar Fitness Centre for the workout or activity to be documented on your account. Only one workout or activity will count per day. Participants must have a valid membership to take part in the R100 Workout Challenge.

cfes fitness instructor certification course

Course Dates: Sept 18, 19, 25, 26, Oct 2

Times: 12:00-5:00pm

Want to become a Group Fitness Instructor? Here is your chance. This course is lead by Kim Froom, CSEP CPT, CFES Educator & owner of Active Lifestyle Consulting, this course teaches the practical skills and professional ethics required to be a successful group fitness instructor.

Attendees will learn how to program plan for all class sections and fitness levels in a safe and caring atmosphere, as well as proper use of space, group formations and/or choreography skills. Stability ball, step, and free weight exercise ideas/techniques in both high and low impact situations will also be taught. This course will provide ample teaching opportunities throughout the course itself and supplemental practicum components.

Course Fees:

$375.00 (UBC Students)

$425.00 (Non-UBC Students)

Fees include course materials and instruction.

*practical assessment and exam fees are additional costs.

UBCO Recreation Blitzball League

Coming Fall 2021

Blitzball is a variation of the game of Baseball. It is a recreational sport that can be played by anyone, no previous baseball experience is required. The enjoyment of blitzball comes from having the ability to curve the ball with ease, while also being able to hit the ball great distances. Each team has three fielders and a pitcher. Get your friends together for a fun winter league. The simplicity of the sport allows for a competitive yet fun atmosphere.