Health & Wellness Education
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This program provides awareness and education to all members of the military community that encourages people to increase control over and to improve their full health potential.
Health & Wellness Education supports the achievement and sustainment of a fit and mission ready force and healthy populations, at home and abroad, in peacetime and in conflict. Each of these programs aligns with the US Department of Health and Human Services' Healthy People 2020 and the DOD's Operation Live Well and the Healthy Base Initiatives.
MCCS encourages and supports the participation of individuals of all abilities in its programs and facilities.
Nutrition Fundamentals
Topics will include:
- Healthy food choices
- Lifestyle and behavioral modifications
- Macronutrients
- Nutrition traps, trends & fast food
- Nutrition for exercise & health
- Supplement use & abuse
| 2nd Wednesday of each month | 9:30 - 11AM | Warrior Athlete Readiness & Resilience (WARR) Center |
| 2nd Thursday of each month | 9:30 - 11AM | Bldg. AS4024, HITT Center, MCAS New River |
Class is FREE and open to all authorized patrons. Space is very limited; first come, first served. No pre-registration required.
Fitness Assessments
Individual Performance assessments:
Why is an IPA Important?
An assessment is an essential piece before beginning any physical fitness program. It serves as a baseline measurement that a strength coach can use to compare results over time. It also gives an accurate picture of performance and a indication of CFT/PFT Scores.
- Overhead Squat
- Broad Jump
- 20-yard shuttle
- 3RM Bench Press
- 3RM Deadlift
- Metronome Pull up.
- 300 Yard Shuttle
- Yo-Yo intermittent Test
Body Fat Skin fold test:
Jackson & Pollock 3-site pinch method
Unit Health Presentations
Schedule a free class and choose from several topics:
- Injury Prevention
- Nutrition & Supplements
- Physical Activity
- Weight Management
- Sleep & Recovery
Contact Information and Resources
Health & Wellness Education
Address:
HP202 McHugh Blvd.
Warrior Athlete Readiness & Resilience (WARR) Center
MCB Camp Lejeune,
Phone: 9104510122
Hours of operation:
| Hours | |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
| Monday - Friday | 8AM - 4:30PM |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Holiday hours may vary. | |