Kinesiology

Exercise Program Details

Health-Fitness and Wellness Program
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 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)
Nordic Track (1)
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.
Professor, Kinesiology
Rm. 140 Pearson Hall 
Tel: (215) 204-8716
weoddou@temple.edu

Assistant Director
John D. Bridges
Graduate Assistant 
Rm. 101 Pearson Hall
Tel: (215) 204-3660

Secretary
Ms. Linda Muraresku
Program Secretary 
Rm. 118 Pearson Hall
Tel: (215) 204-1944

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Through Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Monday**, Wednesday and Friday 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 to 5:30 pm
**Monday the Center must close at 6:00 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 $240.00 per year ($20.00 per month payroll deduction). Recurring Members pay a fee of $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.

Affiliation: The Health-Fitness and Wellness Program is affiliated with Independence Blue Cross-"Healthy Lifestyles". Members completing120 exercise sessions per year qualify for a $150.00 reimbursement from Blue Cross for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. See program staff for additional information.