FAQ's

Do I have to be a Ball State Employee to join?

No, the Program is open to the public as well as the Ball State community.

How do I get started?

Prior to starting the program, each participant will complete a cardiovascular risk screening and physical fitness evaluation. These tests are normally conducted in two one- hour sessions. Each participant will complete:

Health history review
Body composition measurements
Resting heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram
Blood measurement testing (serum total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood glucose concentration)
Pulmonary function testing
Exercise tolerance testing (treadmill or bicycle ergometer)

Where do I park will I'm on campus for my testing?

You will park in the R2 lot which is across McKinley from the Human Performance Laboratory.

When is the Fitness Center open?

Monday thru Friday mornings - 5:30AM - 8:45AM

Noon 11:30AM - 1:15 PM

Evenings 3:30-7:00 PM

Saturday Mornings 7:30-10:30AM (During the academic year)

How do I get to the Human Performance Laboratory?

The best way to get here from Indy is to take I-69 north to exit 41. Turn right (or east) onto Hwy 332 (which will turn into "McGalliard Rd"). Go approximately 7 miles until you come to a stoplight at the intersection of "Tillotson Ave." and "McGalliard Rd." Turn right (or south) on Tillotson. Go approx. ½ mile until you come to a light at the intersection of "Bethel Ave." and "Tillotson Ave". Turn left (or east) on Bethel. Go approx. ½ mile until you come to the 2^nd light at the intersection of "Bethel Ave." and "McKinley Ave." Turn right (or south) on McKinley. Go approx. ½ mile (the road will curve a couple of times). Just before you get to the first light (at the northeast corner intersection of "McKinley Ave." and "Neeley Ave.)", you will see a building with signs out front that say Human Performance Laboratory and Physical Activities Building. THAT IS US!!! The parking is right across the street (the northwest corner of the intersection). When you come in the front doors, just tell the receptionist that you are here for an exercise test.