SPORT and WELLNESS
Macewan employees
Sport and Wellness offers employee-exclusive programming.
Employee programs
Employee Annual Membership
The following programs take place at City Centre Campus in the Christenson Family Centre for Sport and Wellness. The Sidekick Six and Fabulous Four programs include Sport and Wellness memberships for the duration of the course and can be covered through the Access to University Learning Activities Fund.
Sport and Wellness annual employee memberships are eligible for funding through the Access to MacEwan Learning Activities Fund, effective April 1, 2023, for eligible employees. Apply using course code 4017. A ready-made strength program is included with the membership. Please indicate your preferred program in the notes section of your membership application (do not submit another application). Details can be found in the accordion below.
- No refunds or pro-rated refunds will be issued to employees who currently hold an Annual, Sidekick Six, or Fabulous Four membership. When your membership expires you can complete an application form to receive funding to renew your membership.
- Employees with a monthly membership can contact Sport and Wellness to cancel their current membership for April, and then apply for an annual membership.
Eligibility criteria for this fund can be found here.
Fabulous FOUR Pass*
- An employee membership to MUSW for the duration of the program including access to all Value-Added classes, fitness centre, gym, pool and a member rate on registered programs.
- Registration into a registered group fitness class of your choosing (please see Courses & Classes under Fitness on our website.) Please include your class choice in the additional note section of the Access to Learning form. Do not submit a separate application for the fitness class. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Access to the NIRSA video library with virtual group fitness classes from Universities all across Canada.
- Monthly HB=HM Newsletter including information on events and services, recipes and more!
| Code | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4000 | Jan 7 – May 6 | $255 |
| 4000 | May 7 – Sep 6 | $250 |
| 4000 | Sep 7 – Jan 6 | $255 |
Sidekick Six changes coming Fall 2023
Watch for a new Sidekick Six program coming for Fall.
- An employee membership to MUSW for the duration of the program including access to all Value-Added classes, fitness centre, gym, pool and a member rate on registered programs.
- One ready-made fitness program. Please include your program choice in the additional note section of the Access to Learning form (see under Personal Training under Fitness on our website). Do not submit a separate application for the program.
- Access to the NIRSA video library with virtual group fitness classes from Universities all across Canada.
- One Single PT session with a certified personal trainer (includes a 30 minute consultation and program design to be delivered during a one hour session).
- Monthly HB=HM Newsletter including information on events and services, recipes and more!
| Code | Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4001 | Mar 1 – Aug 31 | $360 |
*Fabulous Four and Sidekick Six memberships cannot be frozen, as it is associated with the run-time of the program to which it belongs. Pre-existing memberships will not be subtracted from program fees, but can be frozen for the duration of the program.
Sport and Wellness also has discounted spousal/partner memberships and employee drop-in rates.
Ongoing personal training 
Whether you’re new to the gym, working towards a competition or want a tune up on your routine, our certified personal trainers can help you get there. Personal training is offered in-person or virtually.
Book your free 30-minute consultation with a trainer prior to purchasing sessions to determine the best path to success. For more information on personal training and to set up your free training consultation, please fill out the Consultation Form or call 780-497-5693.
Please note that there is limited availability during weekday evenings. Should you require training within this window, there may be a delay for new ongoing personal training clients; our team will contact you for a consultation when availability opens. Please provide various scheduling options when possible to match you with the best fit.
After your consultation, book some personal training sessions. The cost of a session is the same for single participant, or a group—so grab up to two friends and train for a fraction of the cost! If you choose to train as a group simply divide the rate by the number of participants to get your per person rate. Max of three participants per group. Group sessions must be paid for in a single transaction.
Discover our individual Personal Training Incentive pricing. A reward for choosing Sport and Wellness as your training destination.
Non-Member Rates
| Sessions | Code | Price per session | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 60 mins | 4003 | $86 | $86 |
| 5 x 60 mins | 4004 | $75.60 | $378 |
| 10 x 60 mins | 4005 | $72.30 | $723 |
| 10 x 30 mins | 4007 | $39.80 | $398 |
| 20 x 30 mins | 4008 | $37.65 | $753 |
Student/Member Rates
| Sessions | Code | Price per session | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 60 mins | 4003 | $78 | $78 |
| 5 x 60 mins | 4004 | $67.60 | $338 |
| 10 x 60 mins | 4005 | $64.30 | $643 |
| 10 x 30 mins | 4007 | $35.80 | $358 |
| 20 x 30 mins | 4008 | $33.90 | $678 |
*Notes:
- The rate per session is fixed. The rate is the same regardless of the size of the group.
- Please provide 24 hours notice if you are unable to make your scheduled appointment. Cancelled sessions will count at the full session rate if proper notice is not given.
- Personal training sessions must be paid prior to booking, are nonrefundable, and expire one year from date of purchase.
Join a league. Play a sport. Have fun with old friends. Make some new ones. Our leagues promote teamwork, respect on the gym floor and a good time!
Leagues are open to anyone that is 18 years of age and older (you don’t have to be a student to participate in our leagues!). Visit the Leagues page for current Leagues and details.
If you are currently registered in a recreation league, no refunds or pro-rated refunds will be issued.
An affordable option for those who want a structured training program. These four-week programs are created by our highly educated, certified exercise specialists to suit a variety of training goals. For individualized training, check out our personal training.
Price: MacEwan Students/Members: $30, Public: $40.
Barbell Basics Program (3x/week)
Equipment: Broomstick/barbell, optional additional weights.
Description: This course is a four-week progressive course aimed at refining technique in Squats, Deadlifts, Presses and Pulls. At the end of the course, participants will learn and master the basic movements that utilize a barbell so that they may add more exercises to their arsenal.
Complete Workout Upper Body Focus (3x/week)
Equipment: Access to a fitness facility required.
Description: The focus of this workout program is to elicit more muscular growth for the upper body while putting lower body development onto maintenance. You will find your upper body becoming a little more beat up, while your lower body is maintained or grows at a slower pace.
Full-Body Booty & Core Builder Program (3x/week)
Equipment: Access to a fitness facility required.
Description: Each workout emphasizes volume in the glutes and lower body to help increase muscular size and tone, while helping you to improve core strength.
Full-Body Balanced Workout (3x/week)
Equipment: Access to a fitness facility required.
Description: This program is designed get larger muscle groups and maximize your efficiency in the gym, targeting out larger movements and utilizing supersets and circuits to increase the efficiency of your workouts.
Home Full-Body Program(3x/week)
Equipment: Banding/Tubing recommended, exercises may be performed with bodyweight.
Description: This progressive four-week program is designed for anyone, beginner to advanced intermediate that just needs a little help structuring their workouts.
Run Strong (3x/week)
Equipment: Access to a fitness facility required.
Description: Lift to improve your run performance including strength and prehab workouts.
Tactical Fitness(3-4x/week)
Equipment: Access to a fitness facility required.
Description: A program built for those pursuing a career or currently employed in law enforcement/corrections.
Do you suffer from chronic pain or acute orthopedic injuries? Athlete or not, contact our qualified Athletic Therapists at athletictherapy@macewan.ca to book your appointment.
| Sessions | Code | Public Price | Member Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial assessment and treatment* | 4012 | $100 | $90 |
| Follow-up treatment* | 4013 | $78 | $70 |
| One assessment, five treatments | 4011 | $475 | $425 |
| Six treatments | 4010 | $450 | $402 |
*Many insurance companies cover athletic therapy directly through your health plan or your health spending account. Or you can use your Access to Learning Funds.
How to register
You can register for employee-exclusive programs in-person at the Welcome Desk, by phone or through Access to University Learning Activities funding.
Using Access to University Learning Funding
To use Access to University Learning Activities funding, complete the online application and submit to Human Resources for approval.
Application for Access to University Learning Activities
There are some details to keep in mind before you register:
If an activity is primarily for personal benefit, any funding received for the activity will be assessed as a taxable benefit, as per Revenue Canada regulations. The assessment and corresponding adjustment to your pay cheque will occur in the month following the commencement of the course or activity.
Cancellation policies
Get details about our cancellation policies.