The Athletic Center located in Delaware Hall can be used for exercise, volleyball, basketball and other desired sports.  The Fitness Center is located in the lower level of Delaware Hall and offers Nautilus equipment, life cycles, a treadmill, stair climbers, aerobics area, and locker room and shower facilities.

Aerobics: Afro Rhythms, Floor-Low Impact, Sculpt, Step, Step-Floor, and Step-High Intensity aerobics classes are held in the Fitness Center.  Additional classes may be offered or cancelled based on participation.  Please contact the Athletic office for current schedule.

Bicycle Club: The club has four goals:

• To integrate faculty, staff, and student body at Columbus State.
• Improve fitness and well being.
• Learn to cycle and cycling maintenance procedures.
• Involve campus community in community service through cycling.

Cardiovascular Machine Usage Guidelines:

• Participant to sign-in on same day as usage only.
• Participant may not sign in for back-to-back time slots.
• 30 minute time limit when others are waiting.
• Unlimited usage when there is no one waiting.
• Please wipe down the machines when finished.
• Please be courteous and exit machines when time limit is reached.

Fitness Center: The Columbus State Fitness Center is located in Delaware Hall. The Center has Nautilus equipment, lifecycles, a stair climber, a treadmill, and an aerobic area. Locker rentals and instructors are available.

Hours are:	Monday through Friday 6:00am-7:00pm
	Closed on weekends and holidays
	Open during quarter breaks

Fitness Center Guidelines:

• Visitors must sign in and present their valid Columbus State Community College ID.
• Appropriate workout clothing should be worn, including shirt and shoes.
• Wipe down all machines after each use, cleaning spray and towels are provided.
• Use all equipment properly, fitness instructors are available for assistance.
• Place weights back on rack when finished.
• Machines may be used during aerobic classes, please be courteous and do not disturb the classes.
• Towels are available free of charge with a Columbus State ID.
• Please keep locker rooms clean.
• The use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products is not permitted.
• No loitering, profanity or yelling will be tolerated.
• All bags must be stored in the locker room, no exceptions.
• Failure to comply results in suspension of privileges.

Fun Run/Walk: This will involve running or walking in a one time sponsored event in the spring. This will be in addition to the walking or running clubs on campus. The run will be three to five miles in length. Individuals that finish will receive awards.

Locker Rental and Usage:  

• Rental Policy:  Contact coordinator of recreational activities at (614) 287-2616 for availability of lockers.  Locker fees are $5.00 for one quarter, or $15.00 for four quarters.  Rental fees must be paid at the cashiers office in Madison Hall.  Bring your receipt to the Athletic Department in Delaware Hall, Room 134.  Renter must sign a rental agreement.  Locks may be left on rented lockers for full term of the agreement.
• General Use Lockers:  Locker can be used while in the fitness center.  Lock must be removed prior to leaving.
• Reserved Lockers:  Lockers are reserved for varsity athletics.  These lockers may be used as general use lockers if there is not a lock already on them.
• Men's and women's locker rooms will close two hours before all home athletic events.  Please use mezzanine when entering fitness center.

Open Gym:  Appropriate clothing should be worn, including shirt and shoes.

P.A.W. Club: Physical fitness through Aerobics and Weight training.   This club is designed to educate individuals on the value of physical fitness. Participation requires the use of the Fitness Center aerobics or nautilus equipment a minimum of three hours per week. Participants will receive an award.

Presidential Sports Award: This is an award for individuals who participate in one or more activities (68 to choose from) for at least fifty hours over a four month period. Individuals will be awarded a presidential award. All information will be located in the Intramural Office.

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