Health Promotion offers educational & awareness programs for the entire MCAS Iwakuni community.
- Health Fairs
- Wellness Library
- Cholesterol Screening
- Monthly Observances
- Weight Management
- Nutrition Education
Useful Links
Aerobics- www.mccsiwakuni.com/aerobics
Dance- www.mccsiwakuni.com/dance
Gymnastics- www.mccsiwakuni.com/gymnastics
Martial Arts- www.mccsiwakuni.com/martialarts
Monday, February 1 2010
8:00 am
Body Fat Assessments
February 1, 8:00 am - December 31, 5:00 pm
Body Fat assessments are available at the Ironworks Gym, Wellness Room.
Tuesday and Thursday
6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
If you cannot make this time, please call 253-5051 or 253-5126 to set up an appointment.
Wednesday, March 10 2010
4:00 pm
Tobacco Cessation Course
March 10, 4:00 pm - March 31, 5:00 pm
This four week course introduces a variety of methods that you can use to attain and maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. All the educational tools will be placed before you. The single essential ingredient necessary for its success is you! Accept the challenge to create a healthier you! Sign up by calling 253-6359.
Classes will be held each Wednesday, 4 - 5 p.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Friday, March 19 2010
11:00 am
Commander's Cup Challenge 2010
March 19, 11:00 am - March 19, 1:00 pm
Four team members compete in a timed 3 point challenge.
Location: IronWorks Gym Sports Courts
Thursday, March 25 2010
8:00 am
Combat Fitness Training Course
March 25, 8:00 am - March 26, 5:00 pm
Two-day course focusing on combat readiness for performance-based and functional strength concepts. This course teaches the PT leader how to create effective training programs in preparation for combat, the CFT and PFT. There is hands-on training for TRX, functional training, dynamic movements, speed, power and more. A certificate of completion is given to all participants.
Note: This is not a prerequisite for the CCS mandated training by TECOM.
Please dress in utilities and bring PT gear.
This course is for E-4 and above only.
Class will be 0800-1700 and will meet in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Registration limited to 20 participants so register early by calling Semper Fit Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Tuesday, March 30 2010
4:00 pm
Lean Marine
March 30, 4:00 pm - April 27, 5:00 pm
This five-week weight management class will educate the Marine or Sailor in healthy eating and help them develop lifestyle habits to attain and maintain a healthy weight.
This class is for active duty only. Priority is given to Marines and Sailors currently assigned to BCP/FEP. Other active duty are welcome to attend on a space available basis.
Class will be held each Tuesday in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
To register, call Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Monday, April 12 2010
8:00 am
Waist Wars
April 12, 8:00 am - June 4, 5:00 pm
Does your team have what it takes to become the ultimate rebel warrior group in the fight against the bulging waistline? Teams of four compete in a weight loss challenge with each member of the winning team (based on percentage of weight lost) receiving $125 each. In addition, every team that completes the eight-week challenge will receive a Waist Wars T-shirt for each team member.
Initial weigh-ins: April 12-16, 0800-1700
Final weigh-ins: May 31-June 4, 0800-1700
Rules:
Each team must consist of four team members.
All four team members must complete initial and final weigh-ins as scheduled in order to qualify.
Competition is based on the total percentage of weight lost by the team as a whole.
Tuesday, April 13 2010
11:00 am
Tuesday Tune Up
April 13, 11:00 am - April 13, 1:00 pm
Celebrate the Month of the Military Child by learning healthy lifestyle habits for kids!
Join us during your lunch hour at the Crossroads Mall! We will have several MCCS and MCAS divisions who will join us to provide information, goodies, and more!
Also we will have free cholesterol screenings and body fat assessments. 253-6359
Friday, April 16 2010
11:00 am
Commander's Cup Event IV
April 16, 11:00 am - April 16, 1:00 pm
Select five of your unit's toughest to battle it out in Sumo Basho - April's Commander's Cup Challenge!
This single elimination tournment will test your teams strength, agility, and strategy as participants go head-to-head in a sumo wrestling match. Sumo Suits will be provided!
1st place: 30 points, $100 for unit party fund, trophy
2nd place: 27 points, $75 for unit party fund, trohpy
3rd place: 25 points
All participants will receive 20 points toward the overall Commander's Cup total.
Wednesday, May 12 2010
4:00 pm
Tobacco Cessation Course
May 12, 4:00 pm - June 2, 5:00 pm
This four week course introduces a variety of methods that you can use to attain and maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. All the educational tools will be placed before you. The single essential ingredient necessary for its success is you! Accept the challenge to create a healthier you! Sign up by calling 253-6359.
Classes will be held each Wednesday, 4 - 5 p.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Thursday, May 27 2010
8:00 am
Combat Fitness Training Course
May 27, 8:00 am - May 28, 5:00 pm
Two-day course focusing on combat readiness for performance-based and functional strength concepts. This course teaches the PT leader how to create effective training programs in preparation for combat, the CFT and PFT. There is hands-on training for TRX, functional training, dynamic movements, speed, power and more. A certificate of completion is given to all participants.
Note: This is not a prerequisite for the CCS mandated training by TECOM.
Please dress in utilities and bring PT gear.
This course is for E-4 and above only.
Class will be 0800-1700 and will meet in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Registration limited to 20 participants so register early by calling Semper Fit Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Tuesday, June 1 2010
4:00 pm
Lean Marine
June 1, 4:00 pm - June 29, 5:00 pm
This five-week weight management class will educate the Marine or Sailor in healthy eating and help them develop lifestyle habits to attain and maintain a healthy weight.
This class is for active duty only. Priority is given to Marines and Sailors currently assigned to BCP/FEP. Other active duty are welcome to attend on a space available basis.
Class will be held each Tuesday in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
To register, call Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Wednesday, July 7 2010
4:00 pm
Tobacco Cessation Course
July 7, 4:00 pm - July 28, 5:00 pm
This four week course introduces a variety of methods that you can use to attain and maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. All the educational tools will be placed before you. The single essential ingredient necessary for its success is you! Accept the challenge to create a healthier you! Sign up by calling 253-6359.
Classes will be held each Wednesday, 4 - 5 p.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Tuesday, August 3 2010
4:00 pm
Lean Marine
August 3, 4:00 pm - August 31, 5:00 pm
This five-week weight management class will educate the Marine or Sailor in healthy eating and help them develop lifestyle habits to attain and maintain a healthy weight.
This class is for active duty only. Priority is given to Marines and Sailors currently assigned to BCP/FEP. Other active duty are welcome to attend on a space available basis.
Class will be held each Tuesday in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
To register, call Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Thursday, September 2 2010
4:00 pm
Tobacco Cessation Course
September 2, 4:00 pm - September 23, 5:00 pm
This four week course introduces a variety of methods that you can use to attain and maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. All the educational tools will be placed before you. The single essential ingredient necessary for its success is you! Accept the challenge to create a healthier you! Sign up by calling 253-6359.
Classes will be held each Thursday, 4 - 5 p.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Thursday, September 16 2010
8:00 am
Combat Fitness Training Course
September 16, 8:00 am - September 17, 5:00 pm
Two-day course focusing on combat readiness for performance-based and functional strength concepts. This course teaches the PT leader how to create effective training programs in preparation for combat, the CFT and PFT. There is hands-on training for TRX, functional training, dynamic movements, speed, power and more. A certificate of completion is given to all participants.
Note: This is not a prerequisite for the CCS mandated training by TECOM.
Please dress in utilities and bring PT gear.
This course is for E-4 and above only.
Class will be 0800-1700 and will meet in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
Registration limited to 20 participants so register early by calling Semper Fit Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Tuesday, October 5 2010
4:00 pm
Lean Marine
October 5, 4:00 pm - November 2, 5:00 pm
This five-week weight management class will educate the Marine or Sailor in healthy eating and help them develop lifestyle habits to attain and maintain a healthy weight.
This class is for active duty only. Priority is given to Marines and Sailors currently assigned to BCP/FEP. Other active duty are welcome to attend on a space available basis.
Class will be held each Tuesday in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.
To register, call Health Promotions at 253-6359.
Wednesday, November 3 2010
4:00 pm
Tobacco Cessation Course
November 3, 4:00 pm - November 24, 5:00 pm
This four week course introduces a variety of methods that you can use to attain and maintain a tobacco free lifestyle. All the educational tools will be placed before you. The single essential ingredient necessary for its success is you! Accept the challenge to create a healthier you! Sign up by calling 253-6359.
Classes will be held each Wednesday, 4 - 5 p.m. in the IronWorks Gym Wellness Room.