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Wellness and Fitness


Fitness Center with Machines

Living a healthy lifestyle while in college can improve your ability to focus and achieve good grades, reduce stress levels, and support a healthy immune system. NWACC offers a variety of fitness options such as health and physical education courses, a fitness center on campus, club sports and cross country. 

Health & Physical Education Courses

  • Wellness Concepts
  • Fitness Concepts
  • Personal Health
  • Safety and Nutrition
  • Yoga
  • Weight Training
  • Horseback Riding
  • Aerobic Kick-boxing
  • Self Defense
  • Golf
  • Tennis

Fitness Center

NWACC's Fitness Center offers weight and aerobic machines, free weights and kettle balls for overall muscle building and cardiovascular conditioning. Become a member and work-out in between your class schedule or at your most convenient times.  

The Fitness Center is located in Burns Hall, room 1458 and the locker facilities are located on the second floor at the west end in the men's and women's restrooms. 

Center Hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Student Membership Costs:

  • Full year - $50, t-shirt included
  • Fall and Spring semester - $30 each semester
  • Summer - $20

Call 479-619-4138 or email askbehsci@nwacc.edu to learn more about becoming a member. 

Cross Country

Have experience running long distance in high school or just eager to join a collegiate sport? Join NWACC's men's and women's cross country program and take your athletic goals to the college level.