The CCS Physical Education, Athletics and Recreation Department conducts a Wellness Program geared to meet the needs of CCS students, faculty and staff. The Wellness Program focuses on educating, motivating and directing participants toward a positive, fitness-oriented, healthful lifestyle. Information is available by appointment for body composition measurement, blood pressure, flexibility, and nutrition analysis; there is not a fee for this service. Program goals are to reduce the risk of disease and injury and enhance the quality of life for all.

A variety of activities are offered and geared to meet individual needs. Activities offered include both organized classes (credit and non-credit) and open facility usage. Classes on both campuses include Basketball, Basic Fitness, Aerobic Fitness, Weight Training, Jogging, Cross-Training, Fast Fitness, Fit for Life, and Yoga. Lecture classes are also offered for Stress Management, Health and Wellness and First Aid. Students who wish to add credit classes can do so at the time when they are registering for their other credit classes.

The Wellness Challenge incentive program is offered each quarter free of charge and is designed to encourage student, faculty and staff participation in health, fitness and wellness-related activities. Individuals that are interested in the Wellness Challenges can check with either Michele Heuer at SCC at 533-7212 or Sheri Staudinger at SFCC at 533-3816.

The SCC/District Wellness program offers Swimming, Spring-Board Diving, Aquatic Fitness, and Pilates classes throughout the year. SCC facilities include locker/shower rooms, weight room, fitness center, swimming pool, indoor/outdoor running tracks, gymnasiums, tennis courts, and athletic fields. Appointments for fitness/wellness consultations which are free may be scheduled through Michele Heuer by calling her at 533-7212 or e-mail at mheuer@scc.spokane.edu. Individuals interested in credit classes can register through the registration office at 533-8860 or on line at www.scc.spokane.edu. Individuals interested in non-credit classes can call the registration office at 533-8010 or online.

The SFCC/IEL Wellness Program offers free personal training. Appointments for fitness/wellness consultations which are free may be scheduled through Sheri Staudinger at SFCC at 533-3816 or sheris@spokanefalls.edu for individuals at SFCC and the IEL. The SFCC/IEL Wellness program also conducts an annual Wellness Fair every spring. SFCC Wellness facilities include locker/shower rooms, weight room, fitness center, outdoor running track, gymnasiums, fitness trails, tennis courts, and athletic fields. Individuals interested in credit classes at SFCC can call registration at 533-3305, for non-credit classes individuals can call 533-3522 or on line at www.spokanefalls.edu.

A Matching Time program is available for CCS full-time classified staff. This allows use of one half hour of company time to be matched with one half hour of your own time in order to take a class or use the Fitness Center/Weight Room. The matching time program is available either before work, during the lunch hour (but not to be used in place of your lunch break), or after work. Michele Heuer, the SCC/District Office Wellness Coordinator, and Sheri Staudinger, the SFCC/IEL Wellness Coordinator, help enroll participants and are available to answer questions regarding the Match Time program.