Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday:
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closed weekends, campus holidays & all semester breaks, unless specified otherwise.
Email: fwec@unm.edu
Dubra Karnes-Padilla, M.S., FWEC Manager
Phone: 925-8830
Mission Statement
To improve the health of the campus community by providing wellness education, effective exercise activities, and assistance in developing a healthy lifestyle. By
meeting the diverse physical activity and wellness needs of the campus community, the Fitness and Wellness Education Center strives to ensure that the Center is a place where "Every Body Counts."
FWEC Guidelines:
The Fitness and Wellness Education Center (FWEC) is located on the southeast side of the campus next to the Bookstore. The center includes a cardio and resistance room, group fitness room, classroom, showers, and locker rooms.
Our Mission is to improve the quality of life and health of the campus community concerning all aspects of wellness by providing education, safe effective exercise activities, and assistance in developing a healthy lifestyle.
The hours of operation are Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The FWEC is closed between semester breaks and all UNM-Valencia Campus official holidays. For more information call 925-8830.
Guidelines are:
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Anyone 18 years and older or who has graduated from high school may enroll in a Physical Education class.
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Students log in and out of the FWEC to record visits.
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Students are required to complete an “Informed Risks and Waiver” form.
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If the Instructor deems it necessary, the student may be asked to follow up with a signed consent form from their doctor.
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The cardio/weight room is accessible only to students enrolled in a Weight Training or Introduction to Fitness class. (An orientation is mandatory for students enrolled in the Introduction to Fitness or Move More Be Fit classes.)
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Daily use lockers are available in the locker rooms for your valuables and personal items. Please return the key for the locker before leaving the center. Items left overnight are taken to the Security Office.
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The center does not provide a towel service at this time.
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Food is not permitted in the FWEC at any time. Water is the only beverage permitted and must be kept in a spill proof, plastic container.
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Instructors can help with any question you may have regarding your exercise program.
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Student employees are available to take questions, suggestions and comments relating to equipment, policies and rules.
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After using the exercise equipment spray with the cleaning solution and wipe down.
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Return all attachments and weights to the proper designated location.
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Do not place bars on weights on the benches.
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If you need to place your feet on the bench, please have a towel underneath them.
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Limit yourself to 20 minutes on the cardio machines if the FWEC is busy.
Dress requirements are:
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Athletic footwear is required to exercise in the group fitness room and cardio/weight room. No open-toe shoes, sandals, or boots, or shoes of any kind with metal hooks will be allowed in the cardio/weight room.
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Wear comfortable, clean, athletic clothing. No jeans, belts or exposed metal.
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No weightlifting belts with metal buckles.