Fitness & Wellness

Aerobics Orientation, Policies and Procedures

Orientation

All new students must attend an orientation at one of the scheduled orientation times before participating in any Aerobics class. Scheduled orientation times can be found in the GCC catalog. If you have missed the scheduled dates, please call the Aerobics Office at (623) 845-3794 to schedule an orientation.

Policies and Procedures

Attendance Procedures

All students MUST have a GCC student ID card to participate in an aerobics class. Students that arrive prior to class should wait outside the classroom if the previous class is still in progress. Upon entering the classroom, each student must place his/her identification card in the ID box by the north door. During class, the GCC ID cards will be collected and scanned for attendance. ID cards will be returned at the end of class.

Students arriving more than 10 minutes late will not be permitted to attend class as they will have missed the warm-up. For your safety, all students must participate for the entire class including warm-up and cool-down.

Be Courteous!
Please turn off cell phones & pagers.
Please refrain from loud socializing during class.
Please no heavy fragrances.

And, Please Remember:
Always bring your GCC ID card to class
Be on time
Stay for entire class

Class Participation

Each Aerobics Instructor has the professional responsibility and right to not permit a student to participate in class, if in the professional opinion of the instructor, the student's physical ability is unsafe to themselves or others.

Grading

Grading is based on the total number of 60-minute classes attended in 8 weeks (for 1 credit students) or 16 weeks (for 2 credit students). Students may attend ANY class on the schedule.

Students have two grading options: a letter grade (A-F), or pass/no credit (P/Z). Note: The grade option can only be changed during the first 14 days of the semester! Students must register for one of the following sections:

2 Credit	6/02-8/07
PED120AA 16648	P/Z Grading
PED120AA 16691	A-F Grading

1 Credit	6/02-7/02
PED201AF 16649	P/Z Grading
PED201AF 16692	A-F Grading

1 Credit	7/02-8/04
PED201AF 12166	P/Z Grading
PED201AF 12175	A-F Grading

Grading Scale

Grading is based on the total number of classes attended by the last day of class. For your safety, you may attend no more than 2 classes per day. Students are advised to check their total number of classes each week in the Aerobics Office. If there is a discrepancy, hours can be modified for the previous 5 days.

2 Credit Aerobics

A-F Grade Option:	P/Z Grade Option:
34+ classes = A	26+ classes = P
30-33 classes = B	< 26 classes = Z
26-29 classes = C
22-25 classes = D
< 22 classes = F

1 Credit Aerobics

A-F Grade Option:	P/Z Grade Option:
17+ classes = A	13+ classes = P
15-16 classes = B	< 13 classes = Z
13-14 classes = C
11-12 classes = D
< 11 classes = F

Identification Cards

All aerobics students must obtain a GCC ID card. ID cards are available at the Information Desk in the Enrollment Center. There will be no charge for the first issued ID card. A $4.00 charge will be applied for all replacement cards. The student ID card must be presented at each aerobics class. The ID cards will be returned at the end of class. Please see the Photo ID website for more information.

Guests and Children

All participants in Aerobics classes must be registered in the Aerobics program or Fitness Center. All students in the Aerobics classroom must participate. "Observing" class is not permitted. Children are not allowed in the classroom to watch or participate. There is a child-care facility on campus. Please call (623) 845-3197 for information.

Health History Forms

New students must complete a health history form before participating in Aerobics. Returning students need only to fill out a form if any previous information has changed. Please notify instructors if you have a special medical condition or any other special needs. A physician's permission may be required before attending class for individuals with risk factors. For your health and safety, we highly recommend that you do not workout if you are ill or injured.

Locks and Lockers

Free locks and lockers are available in the men's and women's locker rooms. During summer aerobics students must provide their own locks. Bring your GCC ID card to the assistant in the equipment cage of the locker rooms. Please leave all of your valuables at home or in your locker. Do not bring them to class.

Workout Attire

Students may wear any type of work-out clothing to class. Workout attire should be comfortable and non-restrictive. The only requirement is a good pair of aerobics or cross-training shoes with laces, good cushioning and firm lateral support. Students will not be allowed to take a class if they are barefoot, or wearing only socks, hose, or slip on shoes without laces. This is for your safety and prevention of possible injuries.