health promotion
Health Promotion

 

Mission:

The Semper Fit Health Promotion Team is dedicated to increasing productivity, reduce medical costs, and enhance readiness by providing dynamic programs, education and services that promote healthy behaviors for optimal wellness.

Bldg: 1110 (Fieldhouse)
Phone: 763-3793
Bldg: 53303 (53 Area Fitness Center)
Phone: 763-0419


The Health Promotion department offers the following:

(use the links below to download additional information in PDF format)

 

Train The Trainer


Train the trainer is a three day class designed to give S-3 offices the information they need to promote health within their units.  Attendees of this class will receive a binder of presentations, a CD of presentations, and information on all of the Semper Fit 9 Elements. 


Marine Corps 9 Elements

  • Tobacco Use and Cessation
  • Physical Fitness
  • Injury Prevention
  • Nutrition
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Awareness
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention & Control
  • Hypertension Education & Control
  • STD & HIV Transmission Prevention

300 PFT/CFT 

Are you wondering how to train for the new Combat Fitness Test?  This is the course for you.  A one day training to help you prepare Marines for the new CFT.


For more information or to register for any of these classes please contact Semper Fit Health Promotion at 763-3794/3793 or e-mail health.promotions53@usmc-mccs.org
 

SIDNE-Experience Impaired Driving


Simulated-Impaired Driving Experience
Sidne is a go-cart that simulates  impaired driving. This unit can be brought to you all you need is a clear parade deck and a block of time.

 
For more details call (760) 763-3794
 

Tobacco Cessation

Tobacco Cessation 

Tobacco cessation classes are ongoing. Class topics will help arm you with the tools you need to quit and stay quit. Free pharmaceutical agents will be provided. The class is available to active duty, family members, retirees, and MCCS employees.

Classes are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Information and registration on current classes is available at http://www.cpen.med.navy.mil/ under patient information/patient education. The class is available to active duty, family members, retirees, and MCCS employees.

For more information please contact Semper Fit Health Promotion.

For information about quitting visit http://www.ucanquit2.org/
 

 

 

 

Cholesterol Screening

Cholesterol Screening is free and can be done in the Health Promotion Centers anytime. Get your results within 5 minutes.

Cholesterol Testing will be done from 1000-1300

 

 

 

 

Warrior Training

Looking for an Extra Edge?  Want to find "The Zone"? Learn techniques to find that mental focus.  Free classes are offered in several locatiions around base.

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For more information call (760) 763-3794
 


Fitness Centers

 

Fieldhouse Fitness Center

 

With 13 Fitness Centers at your disposal and a variety of special events and activities hosted at each, there is no excuse not to get in shape.