Life Fitness Center FAQs

The Life Fitness Center is a fitness education classroom located on the Santa Barbara City College campus. The Life Fitness Program and other Physical Education classes offered in the Life Fitness Center are part of the Physical Education Department and the credit division of Santa Barbara City College. Students receive academic credit for the successful completion of any of the courses offered in the department.

No, the orientation only needs to be completed one time. Each semester we ask continuing student to review and update their enrollment forms.

No, there are several forms in the textbook (e.g. PAR-Q, waiver, etc.) that can only be completed with a new book. Each new student is required to submit these forms, so you'll need your own book

Like any Physical Education activity class, consistent attendance is required. If you are in a one unit class you should plan on spending 3-4 hours per week engaged in course activity. If you are in a half-unit class, you should plan on 1-2 hours per week. But remember, the later you enroll and begin your program, the more hours per week you'll need to do in order to meet the course attendance requirements.

Yes, students are dropped for non-attendance - if you do not complete the required class attendance hours, you will be dropped from the course. Also, students who do not comply with the facility rules can be suspended or dropped from the course.