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Semper Fit Center •
Bldg 3383 (attached to Combat Pool )
Annette Williams, Director
Annette.williams@usmc-mccs.org
• 252-466-6467/7201 |
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What is Marine Corps Health Promotion all about? |
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• Annually, the Marine Corps separates an average of
over 7,000 Marines because of physical disability or
misconduct.
• Together, separations from abuse of alcohol and weight
control average an additional 789 Marines per year.
• On average, another 108 Marines die per year, most
because of motor vehicle accidents, but one out of four
(approximately 21) by taking their own life.
• In all, almost 8,000 Marines per year are lost due to
death, physical disability, misconduct, alcohol, medical
retirement, and weight control. The estimated dollar
value for these losses (annually) is roughly $983
million. The manpower burden is equivalent to TWO
INFANTRY REGIMENTS.
The Health Promotion goal is to continuously
improve the use of, and trends in, healthy lifestyles
and behaviors as reported by the DoD Survey of Health
Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel, the primary
indicator of health trends in the Marine Corps. This
will reduce the attrition statistics shown above. |
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Physical Fitness & Healthy Behaviors |
Physical
fitness and healthy behaviors have always been Marine
Corps priorities and MCCS continues to offer the latest
in physical fitness and health promotion tools in the
Semper Fit Health Promotion & Fitness Division at
Cherry Point.
We currently have four facilities -- the
Devil Dog
Gym, Hancock Fitness Center, the Fitness
Connection, and the Semper Fit Center. We
also have nationally certified personal trainers that
are available to help you during most hours of the
day/week. This program offers credentialed personnel
that utilize health assessment equipment in order to
assist with any physical fitness needs.
The Devil Dog Gym and the
Hancock Fitness
Center have a large variety of state-of-the-art
fitness equipment to meet the needs of every fitness
level. The Fitness Connection (located in the Staff Capehart housing area), offers aerobics classes that
range from yoga to cycling to step aerobics. We even
offer water aerobics all year long!
The
Semper Fit Center serves as headquarters for
the Health Promotion program. The Semper Fit Center is
your one-stop-shop for all your health promotion needs.
We conduct many free health screenings, to include
cholesterol and blood sugar, bone density, blood
pressure, body fat analysis, resting metabolic rate, BMI
and others. Just give us a call for an appointment. We
have a classroom that can hold up to 40 people. Many of
the classes that we offer in our Health Promotion
program include: Weight Management/Nutrition classes,
and Tobacco Use Prevention classes, just to name a few.
Other subject areas in which we provide prevention
program for active duty, family members, and DoD
employees are: Nutrition Education, Stress Management,
Injury Prevention, Hypertension Education, Sexual
Health, Mental Health, and Alcohol & Substance Abuse
Prevention. For more information call the Semper Fit
Center at 466-6467. |
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Not all
wounds happen on the battlefield. Some are not even
physical. But all wounds need attention. National
Depression Screening Day educates military personnel and
their families about signs & symptoms of depression, PTSD,
generalized anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder through
anonymous online self-assessments.
www.MindBodyStrength.org
The primary goals of the program are to reduce stigma &
increase help-seeking. To find out more visit:
www.MilitaryPathways.org. |
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Suicide Risk
Questionnaire for a friend or loved one
Anonymous Self-assessment |
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•Reminders: |
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Semper Fit Program
requirements, according to MCO P1700.29...
All Marines should be trained in the following
Health Promotion elements:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention, Suicide
Awareness, STD/HIV Transmission Prevention, and
Tobacco Cessation.
In addition to these elements, three additional
hours of Semper Fit instruction are required for
each Marine
on an annual basis.
At MCAS Cherry Point, Semper Fit training is
tracked and inspected (CGI) on a fiscal year
basis (1 Oct.-30 Sept.)
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Physical Fitness: |
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Semper Fit Special Events Calendar:
::click
here for the Semper Fit Race Schedule:: or
for more information about special events listed
below, contact :: Berna Crosby:: or call
466-2208
:: SEMPER FIT SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR::
For more information contact::
Berna Crosby:: or 466-2208 |
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Group
Exercise (Aerobics Schedule):
::click here for
schedule:: |
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Physical Training Program Fees & Services: |
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Descriptions:
Personal/Physical
Training
- (Includes Physical Fitness Assessment).
Includes: 6 personal sessions with a nationally
certified trainer, personalized workout program,
nutrition information, physical fitness progress
monitoring, reduced Fitness Connection monthly
group exercise fee (one time offer).
Assessment:
Determines Body Composition, Blood Pressure,
Aerobic Capacity, Flexibility, & Strength
Physical Fitness Assessment Only
Determines: Body Composition, Blood Pressure,
Aerobic Capacity, Flexibility, & Strength.
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR)
Body Gem - "State of the Art" system which
measures the number of calories your body
requires at rest for your current weight &
activity level.
Workouts
Workouts are exercises designed based on the
five components of physical fitness (muscular
strength, muscular endurance, body composition,
flexibility, cardiovascular fitness) combined
with information acquired from your Micro-Fit
results.
Fees & Services
• Fitness Center use for Active Duty, Retired
Active Duty & Reservists - FREE
• Family Members of Active Duty & Retired Active
Duty Family Members
Personal/Physical Training - $40 (includes
Physical Assessment) One time charge for
6-8 weeks program
Physical Fitness Assessment only - $15
Physical Fitness Assessment, plus a workout
- $20
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR) -
$10
• DoD & their Family Members (must hold current
Fitness Center Memberships) One time charge for
4 week program
Group Training - $10
Personal/Physical Training - $50 (includes
Physical Fitness Assessment)
Physical Fitness Assessment Only - $15
Physical Fitness Assessment, plus a Workout
- $20
Resting Metabolic Rate Assessment (RMR) -
$10
* All Fees are Subject to Change!
For more information or to schedule an
appointment, email
flewwellinj@usmc-mccs.org |
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Nutrition Education: |
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Nutrition Class (Weight
Management):
2-hour class. Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467 to
register.
Nutrition Counseling: Complete
nutritional assessment done with each client.
Active duty personnel are FREE; Retirees, family
members & DoD employees: $20. Program includes
keeping a 1-week food log, lipid and blood sugar
screenings, resting metabolic rate testing, body
composition, vitals, etc. Clients will receive
goal setting, recommendations & resource
materials & monthly follow-up appointments for 4
months. To schedule an appointment please call
466-6467
RMR (resting metabolic rate) Testing: this is an excellent
opportunity to find out how many calories your
body burns, while at rest. Services are
available to calculate your individual Basal
Metabolic Rate. There is a $10 fee for this
service (free for AD/retirees/reservists). Appointments must be made in advance.
For more information, please call The Semper Fit
Center 466-6467.
Hypertension
Education/Nutrition Class:
2-hour class. Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467 to register. |
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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention: |
SACO Training Course:
Commands wishing to enroll their newly assigned
SACO's for training need to email or call
466-7568.
Newly assigned Substance Abuse Control Officers
(SACO's) are required to be trained in the
billet no later than 90 days after assignment.
ATTENTION: Anyone enrolled in the above
courses needs to be available to attend the
entire course. Commands need to ensure that this
can be accomplished before enrolling the
participant to the training. |
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Stress Management: |
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Stress Management:
Discover the common causes of stress, how to
recognize and react to them before they become
unmanageable and lead to illness or disease.
Individual coping skills will be discussed and
reviewed. Guaranteed to make you look at the
stresses of your life in a different way. Call
466-3264 for details.
From the everyday stressors of life to the
stressors related to combat, stress can affect
even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was
developed by the Corps to provide professional,
anonymous counseling for Marines, their families
and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today
to speak with one of your own.
From the everyday stressors of life to the
stressors related to combat, stress can affect
even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was
developed by the Corps to provide professional,
anonymous counseling for Marines, their families
and loved ones when it's needed most. Call
(1-877-476-7734) today to speak with one of your
own.
http://www.dstressline.com/ |
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Anger Management: |
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Held once a week for 8 weeks. Call 466-3264 for
more information & to register for classes. |
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Pre-Marital Workshop: |
Held monthly. Requirement for any Service Member
getting married and is 26 years or younger. Must
take class within the window of 60 days before
or after marriage.
Certificates given upon completion of the
course.
Many speakers come from around the base as well
as the Chaplain.
Topics Covered: Priorities for Marriage,
Unspoken Expectations, Happily Every After Myth,
Trust, Gender Differences, Communication,
Healthy Conflict Resolution, Personality
Differences, Marriage and Family Violence, Role
Expectations, Parental Issues, Base Housing
Information, Medical/Tri Care Information,
Substance Abuse, Smart Money/Budgeting.
Call the Station Chapel for more
information...466-4000 |
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Tobacco Cessation and Prevention: |
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Tobacco Cessation Course (4-weeks): Monthly
Classes are on Friday's, either 11:30am-12:30pm
or Wednesday's from 4:30-5:30pm. 4-session
course, with quit aids available.
Registration is required. Call 466-0277
to register. |
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Other Health Education Classes/Services available: |
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Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Glucose and
BP screenings...
always available, by appointment at the
Semper Fit Center (FREE of charge).
Please call 466-6467/7201 to schedule an
appointment.
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Ultrasound.
This test is generally used to look for
problems. If results from an ultrasound
test find low bone density, DEXA is
recommended to confirm the results.
Ultrasound uses sound waves to measure
BMD, in your heel. Ultrasound is quick,
painless, and does not use potentially
harmful radiation like X-rays.
Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467 to
schedule an appointment. This service
is available to all eligible patrons
(active duty/reservist/retired, military
family members, and DoD employees and
their family members)
What do I need to do to make an appointment?
Call the Semper Fit Center 466-6467/7201
to schedule an appointment. This
service is available to all eligible
patrons (active duty/reservist/retired,
military family members, and DoD
employees and their family members) |
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RESOURCES: Links for Smokeless Tobacco |
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::
www.oralcancer.org |
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www.nospit.com |
:: USMC
Semper Fit |
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:: American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education |
:: MCCS
Cherry Point |
:: Institute for Sports Preventative Medicine |
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RESOURCES: Health Promotion Sites |
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:: Navy Environmental Health Center |
:: WebMD |
:: American College
of Sports Medicine |
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::American
Council on Exercise:: |
:: NEHC Injury Prevention |
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