Fitness and Wellness
Student life at Valencia College is alive and well.
Valencia College students and employees benefit from fitness and wellness programs offered at many of our campus locations. Whether you participate in a class, or join a fitness and wellness program through a student membership, you will find plenty of opportunities to keep your body fit while you fill your mind with all Valencia College has to offer.
Fitness Center Locations
East Campus Fitness and Wellness Center
The East Campus Fitness and Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art facility designed to promote physical health and wellness for students, faculty, and staff. There are several types of cardiovascular machines, a wide range of strength training equipment, a TRX Suspension Training area, and a variety of fitness equipment to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
- 407-582-2042
- fitnesscenter-east@valenciacollege.edu
- East Campus Building 6,
Room 125
Orlando, FL 32825
The Fitness Center is considered a classroom. For students to use the East Campus Fitness Center, you must either be enrolled in the Fitness and Wellness for Life class, the Strength Training class, or sign up for the Open Access Program. The fitness center open access program allows you to use the Fitness Center for a fee of $25 per term during non-Class hours.
- Building 6 Room 125
- 407-582-2919
- Student Open Access Hours (Effective January 12, 2026)
Monday and Wednesday: 9am to 11am and 2:30pm to 6:30pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 9am to 11am and 1pm to 6:30pm
Friday: 9am to 2pm - fitnesscenter-east@valenciacollege.edu
Faculty/Staff may use the Fitness Center anytime during the normal hours of operation but may be asked to yield specific equipment if it is being used for classes/labs.
- Building 6 Room 125
- 407-582-2919
- Faculty/Staff Open Access Hours (Effective January 12, 2026)
Monday to Thursday: 9am to 6:30pm
Friday:9am to 2pm - fitnesscenter-east@valenciacollege.edu
Full-Time
| Name | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Jen Katz | Psychology & Human Behavior | Assistant Professor, HH/Fitness/PE |
| Tammy Sabourin | Psychology & Human Behavior | Professor, HH/Fitness/PE |
Part-Time
| Name | Department | Position |
|---|---|---|
| James Salomon | Dean Humanities & Social Sciences | Nautilus Assistant |
| Kiana Sweeting | Dean Humanities & Social Sciences | Part-Time Faculty, Health and Physical Education |
Osceola Campus Fitness Center
UFit Wellness Program
UFit is a co-recreational wellness program that promotes healthy, active lifestyles for our students and employees. With the goal to provide participants with a variety of activities to begin or continue with physical fitness in a safe and comfortable environment, UFit was established in 2014 and is funded generously by student activity fees.
The UFit Program consists of fitness classes, sports leagues, skillshops, tournaments, the Osceola Campus Fitness Center, and more (for clarification: the fitness centers at the West and East Campuses are not operated by the UFit Program). Through recreational activity, we hope participants enrich their collegiate experience through social interaction, spirit of sportsmanship, and overall state of well-being.
The UFit Program at Osceola Campus offers a variety of activities in hopes of tending to as many students, faculty and staff as possible. The program offers access to the Fitness Center, educational skillshops, weekly pick-up games (soccer, volleyball, etc.), weekly fitness classes (zumba, dance, yoga,etc.) and a basketball league. The schedule may vary throughout semesters.
How to Join
The UFit Program is offered to all students at no cost.
Faculty and Staff are asked to pay an annual fee of $25 for a year-long membership.
For more information about UFit or how to join, visit the Student Development Office at Osceola Campus, or stop by the Osceola Campus Fitness Center during operating hours.
Contact:
Omar Tavarez
Osceola Campus Recreational Monitor
321-682-4410
Hours and Location
- Building C
- 407-582-4505
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 5pm
Fri to Sun: Closed - otavarez@valenciacollege.edu
West Campus Fitness Center
Student life at Valencia College is alive and well. Especially for students who participate
in the fitness and wellness programs on West Campus. Whether you participate in a
class, or join our fitness and wellness program through a student membership, you
will find plenty of opportunities to keep your body fit while you fill your mind with
all Valencia has to offer.
Hours and Location
- Health Sciences Building (HSB), Room 124
- 407-582-1271
- Monday to Thursday: 9am to 7pm
Fri: 9am to 5pm
Sat and Sun: CLOSED - rowens12@valenciacollege.edu
How to Join
Students
Any student enrolled in a physical education class and all faculty and staff are entitled
to full access to the facility. Anyone enrolled in classes other than physical education
have the option to join for a small fee. For information, contact Row Owens or stop
by the West Campus Fitness Center.
Fitness Staff
Ron Owens, MA
SR Teaching Lab Supervisor/Professor/Department Chair
rowens12@valenciacollege.edu
Trevon Cleveland
Lab Assistant
Health & Fitness Courses
- PEM 2104C – Personal Fitness & Wellness
- HSC 1100C – Personal Health (online)
- HLP 2550C – Concepts in Personal Training
- PEM 2131C & PEM 2132C – Strength Training I & II
- PEM 1121 – Yoga
- PEL 1121 & PEL 2122 – Golf I & II
- PEM 1441 – Karate
- PEM 1176C – Kickboxing
- PEM 1405 – Belly Dancing Aerobics
- 2163C – Zumba