BodyWISE

Community Wellness Program

• Getting Started
• Membership Fees
• Policy Information
• Facility
• Group Exercise Classes
• Annual Events
• Children's Programs
• Pool Schedule
  

Getting Started
Scheduling an Appointment

1. Call the BodyWISE Office Manager at 602-2307
2. A Cardiovascular Risk Factor Analysis survey will be conducted by the Office Manager
3. • Physician referrals may be required for individuals with special needs or health risks
4. Schedule an appointment for a Fitness Evaluation
5. • Cancellations without a 24 hour notice will be assessed a $25.00 service fee
6. An Enrollment Packet will be mailed to you
7. Review and Complete the enrollment packet
8. Attend the Fitness Evaluation appointment
9. • Review of health history and fitness goals
   • Develop personalized exercise program
   • Equipment and/or class orientation
   • Pay Enrollment Fee & Monthly Membership Fee
   • Start exercise program!!

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Membership and Guest Fees

New Community Membership Fees

Individual Enrollment Fee	$99.00
Family Enrollment Fee/per person	$75.00
Monthly Membership Fee/per person	$50.00
Yearly Membership Fee/per person	$500.00*
Follow-up: Fitness Re-evaluation	$40.00

* No refunds. No transfers. No freezing of membership.

Returning Community Members:

For membership lapsed for more than 1 year*	$40.00
* includes re-establishing membership, a parking permit, and a Fitness Evaluation if required.

UNE Community (Students, Faculty, Staff*) Membership:

Initial Enrollment Fee	FREE
Monthly Membership Fee	FREE
Fitness Evaluation/ Personal Exercise Program	FREE

* Benefits eligible staff

UNE Spouses, Partners, Part-Time, Temporary, Adjunct or Visiting Staff/Guest Faculty, Alumni Membership:

Individual Enrollment Fee	FREE
Monthly Membership Fee/BodyWISE Classes	$40.00
Fitness Evaluation/ Personal Exercise Program	$40.00

Personal Training

Patrick McCarthy 207-602-2282

Cassie Ring 207-602-2246

Guest Fees

ALL guests must be with their host at ALL times.  Maximum of 3 guests per visit.

Weekdays

Guests of Undergraduate & COM students, Faculty, Staff, Sodexho, Follett Staff	8 free passes then $10.00* per guest
Guests of BodyWISE (Fee charged at all times- weekdays and weekends)	$10.00* per guest

* Guest fees payable to Student Managers should be in cash - please have correct amount, Student Managers may not be able to provide change.

Weekends  (Starts FRIDAY at 4:00 p.m.) 

Guests of UNE Faculty, Staff, and Students are FREE!

Minors (under 17 years):

Minors may use the gym, track and pool during the following times ONLY:
During the school year: Weekends only; starting Friday- 4 p.m.
During the summer: Any day the Campus Center is open
Saturday and Sunday- during posted building hours.
Must be accompanied by an adult and minors are not permitted in the Fitness Center.

Lock & Locker Rentals:

Community members	$30.00/academic year
UNE Community (Students, Faculty, Staff, Sodexho & Follett)	$20.00/academic year

ANNUAL LOCKER CLEANOUT:  please watch for postings.
Free daily locker use is also available.

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Policy Information

Payment Schedule
Cash, Checks and most major credit cards accepted.
Renewal dates are the SAME DATE each month as in member file.
Payment is expected at the time of your fitness assessment- the fee amount will be included in your member packet.

Pay by Mail:
Send payment to:  BodyWISE, Department of Health and Wellness, University of New England, 11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford, Maine, 04005

Pay by Phone:
Call BodyWISE at (207) 602-2307.  Have your credit card handy.

Pay in Person:
Come to the BodyWISE Center for Health & Wellness Desk. 

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Extended hours 6:00- 8:00 a.m. and 4:30- 8:00 p.m. during academic year

Freeze Policy
MONTHLY members may freeze their paid monthly membership for a MINIMUM of 2 weeks
A freeze may be activated:

• As of the current date of request or
• Notification of anticipated future date (This may be done in person or via telephone)

There are NO retroactive applications.
Member MUST relinquish BodyWISE member card during freeze period.  Freeze time MUST be used wihin ONE YEAR of initial freeze date.  (Exception: a signed medical note from physician.)

Insurance Coverage
BodyWISE is not third party reimbursable, however some insurance companies do cover BodyWISE services. For those members who do have a progressive insurance company, BodyWISE will supply supporting documentation to the member. The BW member is responsible for paying for BW fees and obtaining reimbursement from their insurance.

Campus Center Policies

Closing Policy
For inclement weather closings call (207) 602-2211 or check local news lists.  Holiday schedules will be posted.  Emergency closing may occur without notice.  The Campus Center building schedule is tied to the University and hours are subject to change on short notice.

Identification Cards
A photo ID will be issued at registration. ID's MUST be presented at campus center front desk check-in upon entering the building.  Persons with expired ID cards will not be admitted.

Parking
A decal will be issued at registration. The Campus Center parking lot is across the street from the Campus Center. Sometimes during the school year this parking lot is full. Other options for parking are the parking lots behind the Learning Assistance Center, behind the Gregory Hall and the Marcil Hall parking lot. Handicap parking is available on the circle in front of the Campus Center.

Reserving Racquetball Courts
UNE community may reserve a court 48 hours in advance. BodyWISE members may not reserve the courts but may use the courts on a space available basis.

Special Programs/Classes
Select programs or classes such as Yoga, and/or various Aerobics classes are seasonal programs and often student sponsored. BodyWISE members and UNE Students & Employees may attend on a space available basis.

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The Facility
The Campus Center is a 56,000-square foot facility that offers a student union and a sports complex that includes a 25-yard/six-lane handicapped-accessible swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness center, a gymnasium with a balcony track, showers, sauna, and locker rooms.

The Campus Center is the home of athletics, student activities & recreation, club sports, BodyWISE and specialty programs including educational presentations.

The facility includes:

• Lobby - with comfortable seating and reading material
• Bookstore
• Multi-purpose rooms
• The Hang Cafe
• Gymnasium (12,100 sq. ft.)
• Indoor track (~10 laps per mile)
• Competition size pool (6 lanes)
• Hydrospa (8-person)
• Fitness Center (2,400 sq. ft.) - treadmills, elliptical machines, stair climber, upright and recumbent bicycles, Schwinn Airdyne bicycles, one Keiser spin bicycle, Concept II rowers, free weights, VR2 Cybex weight machines, and Cardio Theater.
• one Racquetball court
• Men & Women's locker rooms - both with sauna

Facility Hours

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BodyWISE Group Classes and Class Descriptions
Weekly Class Schedule:

7:00-8:00 a.m.	HeartWISE	Monday Wednesday Friday
8:15- 9:00 a.m.	AquaWISE	Monday Wednesday Friday
9:45-10:45 a.m.	Pulmonary Rehabilitation	Monday Wednesday Friday
10:45- 11:30 a.m.	AquaWISE	Monday Wednesday Thursday
5:15-6:00 p.m.	AquaWISE (Spring/Summer Only)	Monday Wednesday Thursday

Classes are on-going, unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required to attend classes. You may register for classes by calling 602-2307.

BodyWISE Class Cancellation Policy
If Biddeford schools are delayed or closed due to inclement weather BodyWISE classes are cancelled until noon.

If the University of New England closes for the day due to inclement weather:

• ALL BodyWISE classes are cancelled
• Campus Center is closed to the public

Class Descriptions

AquaWISE
A water exercise program for individuals who enjoy the social aspect of group exercise. AquaWISE activities include a combination of cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, muscular strength, balance and range of motion exercises.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:15-9:15 a.m. (low to moderate intensity)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:45-11:30 a.m. (low to moderate intensity)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:15-6:00 p.m. (moderate intensity) - Spring/Summer Only

HeartWISE
Phase III and VI cardiac rehabilitation program for individuals with heart disease and may have successfully completed a phase II cardiac rehabilitation program. This supervised exercise class is also available to individuals who are focused on prevention of heart disease or other chronic conditions.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00-8:00 a.m.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Phase III pulmonary rehabilitation program for individuals with COPD or other pulmonary diseases. Members of this class are exposed to a variety of health promotion options ranging from physical activity, breathing techniques, to stress reduction. The pulmonary rehabilitation program is supervised.  This is also the ideal program for individuals with limited function because of arthritis, fibro-myalgia or other debilitating diseases. Classes combine chair activities with modified exercises to promote flexibility, muscular strength, balance and fun.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:45 - 10:45 a.m.

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Annual Events
All events are open to BodyWISE members and their family and friends.

1. Summer Cookout
   This event is scheduled on an evening in August (5-7 p.m.). BodyWISE provides the grilled chicken, burgers, hot dogs, lemonade, coffee/tea and place settings, the BodyWISE members provide the side dishes or desserts.  Usually held at the Kiosk overlooking the Saco River.
2. Spring Pot Luck Dinner
   Scheduled on an evening in the spring (April or May), this event is usually held in the Campus center Multi-Purpose Rooms. BodyWISE provides the main entrée, punch, coffee/tea, and place settings, BodyWISE members provide the side dishes and desserts.
3. Holiday Celebrations
   On a given morning in December, this event is usually held Campus Center Hang area.  BodyWISE provides beverages, members may bring other snack items and holiday foods.  Members may also bring Toys for Tots donations during this time.