Kinesiology

Exercise Program Details

Health-Fitness and Wellness Center
Sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology
Pearson Hall Room 101 and 102
Telephone: (215) 204-3660

Location: Pearson Hall is located on the corner of Broad and Montgomery. Rooms 101-102 are located on the ground floor. Showers and lockers are on the basement level.

Size: The main aerobic and weight training areas entail approximately 5,000 square feet.

Equipment: The center is equipped with modern, well-maintained equipment necessary for a "complete" work-out.

Selected Cardio-respiratory Equipment
Treadmills (5)
Stationary Bikes (6)
Stair Machines (5)
Cross-aerobics (3)
Elliptical(2)
Recumbent bicycle
Rowers (2)

Selected Muscle Fitness Equipment
Nautilus Resistance Machines (14)
Free Weights (20 stations)
Barbells (3lbs. to 50lbs.)
Stretching Mats (1)
Stretching Machine (1)

Additional Facilities:
25-Meter Indoor Swimming Pool
400- Meter Outdoor Walking/Running Track
Human Performance Fitness Testing Laboratory

Program Director

Dr. Wm. Oddou, Ph.D.

Rm. 125 Pearson Hall

Tel: (215)204-8716

weoddou@temple.edu

Administrative Assistant

Dong Xin, Graduate Assistant

Rm. 101 Pearson Hall

Tel: (215)204-3660

dxin@temple.edu

Secretary

Ms. Linda Muraresku

Rm. 104 Pearson Hall

Tel: (215) 204-1940

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Through Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Tuesday and Thursday 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 to 600 pm
*The Center is closed during University holidays and hours during breaks between terms vary and are posted in advance.

Pool Hours: (Inquire with Staff)

Membership: Membership is open to all Temple University Faculty, Staff, Graduate Assistants, Alumni and Friends.

Cost: The cost of the Program is $150.00 per year ($12.50 per month payroll deduction.  Fitness Testing (aerobic capacity, body composition, musculoskeletal function) is available at a cost of $100.00 for the 1st test and $50.00 for a re-evaluation. Personal Training is available at 10 sessions for $100.00.

Affiliation: The Health-Fitness and Wellness Center is affiliated with Independence Blue Cross-"Healthy Lifestyles". Members’ completing 120 exercise sessions per year qualify for a $150.00 reimbursement from Blue Cross for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. See program staff for additional information.