Health & Fitness
At Genesee Community College the goal of our Health & Fitness Program is to provide you with the resources to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling and healthy life, physically and mentally. Exercise is only one part of that. Proper nutrition and insightful information are equally important. Through our experienced staff and first class facilities we bring that to the college as well as the community.
Basic Fitness
Any list of the benefits of physical activity is impressive. A physically active
lifestyle helps you generate more energy, control your weight, manage stress,
and boost your immune system. It provides psychological and emotional benefits,
contributing to your sense of competence and well-being.
Stretching Techniques
Stretching has long been proven to increase flexibility and performance and
decrease the risk of injury. It is an essential part of any strength and conditioning
program.
Diet & Nutrition
A proper diet and keeping a daily routine of good nutrition is one
of the cornerstones of good health. In this day and age, there are many kinds
of diets. The information and links provided are just a start. Remember that
any change in your personal diet should be coupled with a consultation with
your personal physician.
Weight Training
Weight training develops muscular strength and endurance in the same way that
endurance exercise develops cardiovascular fitness. When the muscles are stressed
by a greater load than they are used to, they adapt and improve their function.
The type of adaptation that occurs depends on the type of stress applied.
Aquatic Fitness
Aquatic Fitness offers many options and different forms of training
from lap swimming to water walking. Whether you are looking to improve your
cardiovascular endurance or rehabilitate a chronic source of pain, aquatic exercise
can help.
Training Injuries
Injuries, aches, and pains could be an unfortunate part of exercise and conditioning.
However, many of the injuries achieved from exercise can be prevented.
Ask a Genesee Health & Fitness Professional
Mrs. Dziekan has served as the Athletic Trainer at GCC for several years, She has experienced athletic training at a variety of levels with a wide range of sports. At the collegiate level, she worked with volleyball, gymnastics, football, and wrestling. She can answer any of your sport injury related questions. |
Michael vonSchiller serves as the Head Men's Basketball Coach and full time Health/Physical Education faculty member. Coach VonSchiller can answer all of your weight training questions |
Coach Hunsinger serves as the Aquatics Center Coordinator as well as the Men and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach. Coach Hunsinger background includes Hydroaerobics, Water Walking, Fitness Swimming, along with many other areas of Aquatic Fitness and Training. |
Coach Majeski serves as the Director of the Fitness Center at GCC as well as the head coach for Genesee's men's and women's volleyball teams. Coach Majeski can answer your General Conditioning questions and concerns. |
Coach Sisson's experience as the Women's Basketball Coach at GCC along with her many years of teaching give her the knowledge in many areas of Fitness. She can answer any questions you have concerning Nutrition. |
Becky Dziekan, MS, ATC (Head Athletic Trainer)
Mike vonSchiller (PE Specialist)
Scott Hunsinger (Aquatics Center Coordinator)
Roger Majeski (Fitness Center Supervisor)
Peg Sisson (PE Professor / Health Specialist)