MacEwan Staff and Faculty
Access to University Learning Activities - Fee Waiver Program
Staff employed in excess of 910 hours per year have access to all of the University's scheduled learning activities without the payment of registration fees up to the cost of three educational offerings (ie. credit and non-credit courses, conferences, workshops) to a maximum value of $1,100 per fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). Access to scheduled courses is on a first-come, first-served basis provided that any prerequisites have been met. Staff are responsible for paying all special, material and book fees. (information taken from Human Resources section at mymacewan.ca)
The following MCSW courses are available for coverage through the Access to University Learning Activities Fee Waiver Program. To register using PD funds, login to mymacewan/select departments/navigate human resources/select professional development/navigate application forms/select college learning activities form.
To register without using PD funds, call the Access Desk at MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness at 780-497-5300 and quote the appropriate registration code for easy registration.
Specialty MacEwan Staff and Faculty Courses
Each course includes: Assessments; biological age versus chronological age comparisons or pre and post aerobic, strength, flexibility and core comparisons. Workout logbooks, ongoing nutritional guidance, exercise program guidance and a staff plan B membership for the duration of the course.
Sidekick Six | 6-month course
$439
2 Polar Body Age Assessments (how does your biological age compare with your chronological age?) Pre- course assessment: identify your strengths, recognize you areas for improvement, and set your health & wellness goals. Receive program tips to get you where you want to be. Post-course assessment: evaluate your successes.
Self-paced, exercise program guidance, ongoing nutritional guidance, suitable for all fitness levels.
62952 / Sept. 27
Fabulous Four | 4-month course
$457
Individual attention in a small group format, 2 classes/workouts per week (aerobics, circuit training & weight training).
2 Fitness Assessments (aerobic, strength, flexibility & core).
Weekly exercise plan provided, incentive challenge, suitable for all fitness levels.
62953 / Mon & Wed / Sep 27-Jan 26* / 5-6:15pm / 8-203
*No class Oct 11, Dec 27, 29 & Jan 3
Sensational Six | 6-month course
$411
Individual attention in a small group format, 1 class/workout per week.
2 Fitness Assessments (aerobic, strength, flexibility & core).
Weekly exercise plan provided, ongoing nutritional guidance, incentive challenge, suitable for all fitness levels.
62954 / Tue / Sep 28-Mar 22 / 7-8am / 8-211
*No class Dec 28
All courses have a 10 person minimum and 15 person maximum.
South Campus, Hatha Yoga
$150 (10 classes)
62752 / Thur / Sep 23-Dec 2 / 12-1pm / MacEwan Gym South Campus
*No class Nov 11
South Campus, Pilates
$165 (11 classes)
62755 /Tue / Sep 21-Nov 30 / 12-1pm / MacEwan Gym South Campus
Beginner PD Courses
The following programs are for referred participants, novice and/or healthy living enthusiasts
Discover your Fit-Level1» $386 (15 Sessions)
61402 / Tue & Thu / Sep 21-Nov 18* / 5:30-7pm
*No class Nov 11
This program is endorsed by Alberta Health Services Weight Wise Initiative.
Beginner Pilates» $85 (6 Sessions)
61409 / Sat / Sep 18-Oct 30* / 9:30-10:30am
61410 / Sat / Nov 6-Dec 11 / 9:30-10:30am
*No class Oct 9
Begin to spin » $70 (6 Classes)
61460 / Wed / Sep 22-Oct 27 / 5:30-6:30pm
61461 / Wed / Nov 3-Dec 8 / 5:30-6:30pm
Begin to Run » $70 (6 Classes)
61464 / Thu / Sep 23-Oct 28 / 5:30-6:30pm
Beginner Bootcamp» $70 (6 Classes)
61462 / Wed / Sep 22-Oct 27 / 7-8pm
For Course descriptions visit the Fitness section.
Certification PD Courses
The following are approved for MSA Professional Development Fund Spending.
AFLCA Certification
The Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association (AFLCA) offers certification in the following areas of group exercise leadership: Aquatic Exercise, Resistance Training, Fitness for the Older Adult, Group Exercise Leader, (areas of specialization are Portable Equipment, Choreography, Step, Cycling, Mind/Body). MacEwan will be offering the following:
Exercise Theory » $210
A minimum 24-hour course covering basic fitness principles and a variety of activity experiences.
61856 / Sep 16, 17, 18 & 19
Thu & Fri / 6–9pm
Sat & Sun / 8:30am–5:30pm
Resistance Specialty Training » $180
A minimum 20-hour course covering topics such as leading, shaping, toning, circuit, introductory weight training programs, monitoring fitness centre, and/or weight room orientation.
61857 / Oct 15, 16 & 17
Fri / 6–9pm
Sat & Sun / 8:30am–5:30pm
AFLCA Recert » $105
Recertify your group fitness leader award with this eight-hour course. A reminder that the course can be taken up to
6 months prior to certification expiry date.
61859 / Sat / Nov 27 / 8:30am-5:30pm
For full course descriptions visit the Fitness section.
Female Focus PD Courses
Weight Training for Women » $95 (6 Classes)
61458 / Sat / Sep 18-Oct 30* / 10:30am-12pm
*No class Oct 9
New! Weight Training for Women-Level2 » $95 (6 Classes)
61459 / Sat / Nov 6-Dec 11 / 10:30am-12pm
Zumba Fitness» $70 (6 Classes)
61466 / Thu / Sep 23-Oct 26 / 7:45-8:45pm
61467 / Thu / Nov 4-Dec 16* / 7:45-8:45pm
*No class Nov 11
Hip Hop in Heels» $70 (6 Classes)
61758 / Tue / Sep 21-Oct 26 / 8-9pm
61759 / Tue / Nov 2-Dec 7 / 8-9pm
New! Hip Hop in Heels-Level 2» $70 (6 Classes)
61802 / Thu / Sep 23-Oct 28 / 6:30-7:30pm
61803 / Thu / Nov 4-Dec 16* / 6:30-7:30pm
For full course descriptions visit the Fitness section.
Aquatics Courses
Masters Swim Club » $185
Call 780-497-4616 for information or 780-497-5300 to register. Drop-in rates of $10 apply and an 11 punch card is $100. Or you can pay a registration fee of $185 for the entire session.
61652 / Sep 7-Dec 16* / Tue & Thu / 6-7pm Mon / 6:30-7:30am
*No class Oct 11 & Nov 11
Intro to Kayaking » $145
Discover or rediscover kayaking. Join veteran MacEwan instructor, Mark Lund on Tuesdays for an opportunity to practice or even learn the basics of kayaking. This is an informal registered program for students, staff, CSW and public members. Please register by calling the access desk at 780-497-5300.
61655 / Tue / Oct 5–Nov 9 / 7:30–9pm
Martial Arts
New! Streetsavy Self Defence» $95 (6 Classes)
61804 / Wed / Sep 22-Oct 27 / 5:30-7pm
61805 / Wed / Nov 3-Dec 8 / 5:30-7pm
Kickboxing-The Real Thing!» $140 (12 Classes)
61704 / Mon / Sep 20-Dec 13* / 7:30-9pm
61706 / Wed / Sep 22-Dec 8 / 7:30-9pm
*No class Oct 11
Tai Chi-Level1 » $70 (6 Classes)
61454 / Mon / Sep 20-Nov 1* / 5:15-6:15pm
61455 / Mon / Nov 8-Dec 13 / 5:15-6:15pm
*No class Oct 11
Tai Chi-Level2 » $70 (6 Classes)
61456 / Thu / Sep 23-Oct 28 / 5:15-6:15pm
Tai Chi-Level3 » $70 (6 Classes)
61457 / Thu / Nov 4-Dec 16* / 5:15-6:15pm *No class Nov 11
For full course descriptions visit the fitness section.
Triathlon Training
Off-Season Base Training » $189/month
Morning Option: Tue & Thu / 6:15–7:30am
Sat / 8:30–10am 61808 / Oct 5–30
61810 / Nov 2–30
61812 / Dec 2–21
61814 / Jan 4–29
61816 / Feb 1–26
Evening Option: Tue & Thu / 6–7:30pm
Sat / 8:30–10am 61809 / Oct 5–30
61811 / Nov 2–30
61813 / Dec 2–21
61815 / Jan 4–29
61817 / Feb 1–26
No classes Oct 9, Nov 11, Dec 23–Jan 3 & Feb 20
For full course description visit the Fitness section.
Yoga and Pilates
Yoga
Hatha Yoga» $95 (6 Classes)
61419 / Mon / Sep 20-Nov 1* / 5:30-7pm
61420 / Mon / Nov 8-Dec 13 / 5:30-7pm
61452 / Sat / Sep 18-Oct 30* / 10:30am-12pm
61453 / Sat / Nov 6-Dec 11 / 10:30am-12pm
*No class Oct 9 & 11
Ashtanga Yoga» $95 (6 Classes)
61421 / Thu / Sep 23-Oct 28 / 5:30-7pm
61422 / Thu / Nov 4-Dec 16* / 5:30-7pm
*No class Nov 11
Yoga Thrive: Yoga For Cancer Survivors » $132 (7 Sessions)
62652 / Wed / Sep 22–Nov 10 / 2–3p
Pilates
Beginner Pilates » $70 (6 Classes)
61409 / Sat / Sep 18-Oct 30* / 9:30-10:30am
61410 / Sat / Nov 6-Dec 11 / 9:30-10:30am
*No class Oct 9
Pilates Flow-Level1 (6 Classes)
61411 / Sat / Sep 18-Oct 30* / 10:30-11:30am » $70
61412 / Sat / Nov 6-Dec 11 / 10:30-11:30am » $70
62072 / Mon / Sep 20-Nov 1* / 6:30-8pm » $95
62073 / Mon / Nov 8-Dec 13 / 6:30-8pm » $95
*No class Oct 9 & 11
Pilates For Weight Loss/Management» $70 (6 Classes)
61415 / Wed / Sep 22-Oct 27 / 7:15-8:15pm
61416 / Wed / Nov 3-Dec 8 / 7:15-8:15pm
For full course descriptions, visit the Fitness section.