Human Performance

Semper Fit Human Performance offers various assessments aiding athletes in improved performance, goal tracking, and proper fueling. Assessments include resting metabolic rate measurements (RMR), VO2 max assessment, skin-fold body fat measurement, blood pressure screening, and cholesterol screening (TC and HDL). Assessments and counseling (nutrition, fitness, tobacco, and sleep) is offered by appointment only. Contact the Human Performance team for more information.

One-hour class on the basic principles of Nutrition. Class includes information on macro and micro nutrients, goal setting, timing meals, eating for performance, and dietary standards.

Seating is limited – first come first served.
As a result of COVID-19 precautions, this class will be available to ACTIVE DUTY ONLY until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Classes are offered once a month, at two locations, one at PFH and one at the 53 area SMP.

Participate via Adobe Connect

• Open link
• Sign in as guest using your first initial and last name
• You will not be shown on camera. Mic privileges are granted by host
• Contact heather.d.williams@usmc-mccs.org with questions

One-day course focusing on the fundamentals of eating and training to lose weight. Participants will learn how to help their Marines on the Body Composition Program (BCP) with planning their diet and exercise program for life-long weight management.

Topics Include:

• Nutrition for Performance and Weight Management
• Diet and Supplement Education
• Fitness Fundamentals
• Food Preparation Techniques
• Practical sessions

A certificate of completion will be given to all participants. Available to active duty only.

Participate via Adobe Connect or

Call for BCP class registration (760) 725-6288

Tobacco cessation counseling services are available through Semper Fit Human Performance at Paige Field House and the 53 area Human Performance office.

Call (760) 763-3793 or (760) 763-0419 for an appointment.

• Human Performance provide patrons Mint Snuff, a herbal chew made of mint instead of tobacco. It is non-nicotine, non-tobacco, non-addictive healthier alternative to traditional chew tobacco.
• Cessation aids including over the counter nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) and prescription medication may be available at your local BAS as a walk-in service.

Operation Tobacco Free Marine
Classes provide the tools for quitting and remain smoke-free.  Available to active duty personnel, family members, retirees & MCCS employees. For more information, contact Semper Fit Human Performance.
Federal Legislation, Tobacco 21, prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21. The T21 law applies to sales of tobacco products including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, hookah tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, electronic nicotine delivery systems including e-cigarettes and e-liquids.
Additional Resources

• TRICARE Beneficiaries (who are not Medicare eligible) can call the TRICARE Smoking Quitline – see their website for more information
• Quit Tobacco – Make Everyone Proud at ucanquit2.org
• California Smokers Helpline – (800) NO-BUTTS
• California Chew Helpline – (800) 844-CHEW
• Navy and Marine Corps Tobacco Policy
• Navy Medicine Tobacco Control