Univ. of Oregon Student Recreation Center Summer 2011 Newsletter

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Here's what's new!
Student Recreation Center
Facility Updates 3
New Women's Only Weight room
hours and Other Changes
and Updates 4
Punch Card, BooT CamP
and Other Program Updates 4
Hand Scanner Information 7
Fequently Asked
Questions, Answered 7
Swimming Pool Updates 6
From the Blog 8

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Welcome Everyone to
Summer Term
at the Rec Center!
We have successfully navigated
another academic year and summer age student home for the summer, you
is here. For those of you attending can purchase a membership for him/her
summer session, we’re glad you are to use the REC whether or not you are a
here seeking to balance with those member yourself.
academic challenges with some
Family Recreation extends in the summer
fitness, recreation, and stress
to all REC operational hours. Pick up the
management. flyer at the Welcome Desk for details.
Guess What…we’ve been listening and for Once each year we must close for a
the first time in our history, we have 2 week period for major maintenance.
added summer weekend hours! On a trial We save all those projects that require
basis this summer we have added draining the pool, that produce noxious
Saturdays and Sundays Noon to 8 p.m. fumes (such as gym floor refinishing),
to the SRC operation hours for the 8 and that cause major disruption of
weeks of Summer Session. There are activity spaces for that time. This
some exceptions for holidays and late summer we will be closed for
summer weekends so pick up an Open maintenance August 15-26.
Recreation Hours card at the
SRC Welcome Desk for all the specific
information. Here’s wishing each of you a safe,
fun filled and healthy summer!
Faculty and Staff, did you know we
lower the age for your dependants in the
Dennis Munroe
summer to age 16? This means if you
Director
have an older high schooler or college
Physical Education & Recreation

4. NEW! 4
Aqua Zumba, Outdoor Boot
Camp, Personal Training,
Women’s Only Weight Room
Hours, and more!
Summer Group Fitness Options
The summer Rec Fitness program will be
offered as a punch card drop-in format for
the first time! Participants must purchase
a NEW Summer 2011 Punch Card in
Esslinger 102. It’s summer time, join us
by jumping in the pool for the Zumba “pool
party!” Splashing, stretching, twisting, even
shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are
often heard during an Aqua Zumba workout. Weight Rooms
Aqua Zumba blends together a safe,
challenging, water-based workout that’s New this summer in Weight Room
cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and South, there will be an hour of open
exhilarating on Wednesdays at 3pm.
gym time from 11am-12pm for Women
Another way to enjoy what summer offers,
is to push yourself in the Boot Camp
Only lifting. A female staff person will
workouts outside on the Gerlinger Field, be in the room to answer basic fitness
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm. The questions. Weight Room South will also
workouts will vary from day to day, always be opened for one hour during the week
focusing on full body exercises in high 10am-11am, while PE classes are in
intensity intervals, addressing cardio and session in Weight Room North.
muscular endurance, strength, agility,
balance, and flexibility. All Weight Room Supervisors can give
you a general orientation to our fitness
Cardio Room spaces, policies and equipment as well
as act as a spotter when you’re lifting
You’ll notice some other new equipment heavy weights but, be aware, that they
before the end of summer as we work are not certified personal trainers and
through our equipment replacement are not permitted to act in that
schedule. capacity.

5. Summer Session PE Classes
Personal Training
We’d like to recommend a few PE classes you
Personal Training appointments can be might be interested in this summer. If you’re
scheduled throughout the summer to help attending school, summer session is a good
you revamp your routine or to get your time to get in a few fun credits!
started with an individualized program to
meet your goals. Weeks 1-4
The Personal Training staff have open Tai Chi I 42905 PEMB 131
hours in the Weight Room (listed at the 1200-1250 MTWTF
Fitness Services desk in the Cardio Room)
where they can be accessible for general Sports Yoga 42911 PEMB 230
fitness and exercise questions. They can 0800-0925 MTR
give advice on workouts, form and
technique. Weight Training I 42917 PEW 211
1000-1050 MTWRF
Weeks 1-8
Have a question or want more
information about Fitness Programs? Jog Run 42915 PERU 131
0800-0845 MWF
Contact Chantelle Russell at
5K Training 42916 PERU 331
russellc@uoregon.edu 0800-0845 MWF
or 541.346.1364 .
Check the
Student Recreation Center
out online!
Facebook.com/UORec
Twitter.com/UORecFitness
Healthyducks.Tumblr.com
UORecCenterBlog.Blogspot.com
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6. 6 Summer Camps for
Kids Entering K-5
NEW At Sports-O-Rama kids participate in a
variety of sports such as soccer,
at basketball, tennis, kickball, and swimming.
2011 session dates:
Leighton Pool Session 1 July 11-15
Session 2 July 18-22
Session 3 July 25-29
Session 4 August 1-5
Swim the Pac-10
Camp sessions are from 9:00am – 12:15pm
with the option of AfterCare until 1:15pm.
The cost is $95 per session, with discounts
Challenge Results for multiple sessions. AfterCare is an
additional $20 per camp.
Rock-O-Rama Rock Climbing Camp! This
Congratulations to all the finishers camp will be held at the indoor rock
of this fun spring term event! climbing wall located inside the
Student Rec Center. This camp is
We had 41 participants designed for children entering
and 11 finishers. grades 5-8 fall 2011.
Four partipants completed 10,175 2011 session dates:
yards in beginner program and 15 Session 1 July 25-29
completed 50,925 yards in the Session 2 August 1-5
advanced program
The camp sessions are from
9:00am – 12:15pm with the option of
Fantastic job! AfterCare until 1:15pm. The cost is
$150 per session.
Information and registration forms for
Sports-O-Rama and Rock-O-Rama can
be found at http://perec.uoregon.edu;
look under “Youth Sports Camps”,
mid-page. If you have additional
questions, e-mail Laurel
at lhanley@uoregon.edu
or call 346-4121.

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I like the new south Weight
Room much better. Why is it
What’s with the
closed in the summer? hand scanners?
It is nice to hear so many of you value
having the new auxiliary weight room. In And other
Frequently Asked
the summer when usage of the REC is
slower, we simply cannot justify the
budgetary expense to keep both weight
rooms open. During Summer Session
Weight Room South will be open every
Questions
time we are teaching a Weight Training
class in Weight Room North so you will
never be without a fully equipped space
for your weight training. Other than
those class times, the south weight room
will close.
Why are hand scanners used at
the Rec Center?
Numerous university recreation centers have
used this technology for years. Benefits of
the system include increased ease of
entering the building, greater access
control and increased accuracy with
equipment check out. This helps protect the
integrity of the fee members pay by
reducing access of non-paying individuals.
Are summer classes shorter than
during the regular year?
Summer PE classes meet the same number of What are the pool recreational
hours (20) that PE classes meet in fall, hours?
winter, and spring. In fall, winter and spring
our classes typically meet 2x a week for 10 Leighton Pool will not be open for recreational
weeks for a total of 20 hours. In summer swim this summer unfortunately. However,
session you’ll meet from 3-5 times a week the outdoor Amazon Pool (located near 26th
(depending on the class) for 4 weeks, but your and Hilyard) will be open all summer for
total in-class time is the same. recreational swims.

8. Eat healthier
when eating fast food!
As summer approaches (finally) and road trips may be on the horizon, a lot of times fast
food is the only thing available. As delicious as it may be, it can be very unhealthy and
derail your fitness goals! So here is a list of some options compiled together by
Hayley Britt that are lower in calories, and some have a lot of veggies too. Enjoy!
Panda Express:
Mongolian Beef and Mixed Veggies! 235 Calories
Subway:
6” Turkey Breast or Black Forest Ham with all the veggies you want, hold the
cheese & mayo! - 310 Calories
6” Vegetarian with all the veggies you want, choice of bread, and 2 triangles
of cheese! Just Hold the mayo & Dressings -290 Calories
Chick-fil-A:
Nuggets (8 Piece) with BBQ Sauce 315 Calories
For more food
McDonalds: and fitness tips,
Hamburger-250 Calories check out
Cheeseburger-300 Calories uoreccenterblog.
Wranch Snack Wrap (Grilled)-270 Calories blogspot.com
Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap (Grilled)-260 Calories AND
Chicken McNuggets (6 piece)- 280 Calories healthyducks.tumblr.com
Egg McMuffin-300 Calories
Sausage Burrito-300 Calories
Vanilla Ice Cream Cone- 160 Calories
Fruit & Maple Oatmeal-290 Calories
Burger King:
Burger King Whopper Jr. W/O Mayo & Apple Fries-330 Calories
TenderGrill Chicken Sandwich W/O Mayo-360 Calories
Taco Bell:
2 Fresco Grilled Chicken Soft Tacos-340 Calories
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Bean Burrito Fresco Style-310
Gas Stations:
Cheese Stick and Fruit (160 Calories)
Side Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing (Varies with Dressing)

9. Creativity is a
form of
recreation!
Finish the picture.
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