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Fitness Centre
All Senior School students wanting to improve their fitness or learn more about health and fitness are encouraged to visit the Fitness Centre. Different programs are offered during the various opening hours and students should check the weights room notice board for details. The Fitness Centre Manager and Director of Strength & Conditioning, John Yap, will be able to advise you on injury prevention, exercise prescription and programming to help minimize the risk of injury and to improve on field athletic performance with his background in Exercise Science.
Membership: Years 7–12
Cost: Nil if involved in a school sport. Individuals will be charged TBC
When: Terms 1–4
Mornings - Monday–Friday, 6.30–8.00 am
Lunchtimes - Monday–Friday, 12.30–1.20 pm
Afternoons - Mondays and Wednesdays, 3.05–5.00 pm
Afternoons - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 3.05–4.15 pm
Venue: Located within the JD Oates Aquatic Centre building, with its entrance next to the pool gates.
Staff: Mr Jason Howell jhowell@plc.nsw.edu.au (02) 97045740
Mr Paul Raptis praptis@plc.nsw.edu.au
Dress Code: Students must wear suitable exercise clothing including footwear when training. School uniform will not be acceptable
Change Rooms: Students can use the changing rooms in the pool area
Food: To maintain health standards, food is NOT to be consumed in the Fitness Centre
Sweat Towel: To maintain hygiene, it is advised students bring a small sweat towel when training
Drink Bottle: A new water dispenser is available in the Fitness Centre to fill or refill your drink bottles
Special Needs: If a student requires a specific exercise program e.g. for injury rehabilitation, please advise John Yap, Director of Strength and Conditioning, before commencing your training