Mississippi College Healthplex Student Membership Agreement

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Are you a commuter to MC Campus?
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Par-Q Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire

For most people, physical activity should not pose any problem or hazard. PAR-Q has been designed to identify the specific number of adults for whom physical activity might be inappropriate or those who should have medical advice concerning the type of activity most suitable for them. Common sense is your best guide in answering these few ques­tions. Please read them carefully and select yes or no opposite the question if it applies to you. 

1. Has your doctor ever said you have heart trouble?
1. Has your doctor ever said you have heart trouble?
2. Do you frequently have pains in your heart and chest?
2. Do you frequently have pains in your heart and chest?
3. Do you often feel faint or have spells of severe dizziness?
3. Do you often feel faint or have spells of severe dizziness?
4. Has a doctor ever said your blood pressure was too high?
4. Has a doctor ever said your blood pressure was too high?
5. Has your doctor ever told you that you have a bone or joint problem such as arthritis that has been aggravated by exercise, or that might be made worse with exercise?
5. Has your doctor ever told you that you have a bone or joint problem such as arthritis that has been aggravated by exercise, o
6. Is there a good physical reason not to mention above why you should not follow an activity program even if you wanted to?
6. Is there a good physical reason not to mention above why you should not follow an activity program even if you wanted to?

If you answered YES to one or more questions ... 
If you have not recently done so, consult with your personal physician by telephone or in person before increasing your physical activity and/or taking a fitness test. 

If you answered NO to all questions ... 
If you answered PAR-Q accurately, you have reasonable assurance of your present suitability for exercise.

This is the membership agreement (“Agreement”) between the Baptist Healthplex (“Healthplex”) and the person whose name (“Member”) is signed at the end of the Agreement.

APPROVAL OF MEMBERSHIP
All student memberships are subject to the payment of the required dues and to acceptance by the Healthplex. Only persons 16 years of age or older shall be eligible to become individual members. It shall be the policy of the Healthplex to accept application for membership from any individual without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
All payments are to be paid in full and shall be made by charging to the student account, credit card, check, or cash. This fee will not be refunded for any reason after (3) business days unless approved and requested by Mississippi College Business Office.

GENERAL POLICIES

ENTRANCE TO THE FACILITY
All student members must check in at the front desk and present their membership card each time the Member seeks admittance to the Healthplex. If student member does not have membership card to gain admittance, he/she must have a valid photo ID in order to gain access to the facility. Student members will not be allowed to enter if he/she does not have proper photo ID at time of check-in.

TRESPASSING
Any individual caught attempting to gain access to the Baptist Healthplex through means other than those listed above will be considered trespassing and will be subject to permanent dismissal from the Baptist Healthplex with potential legal action. Any student ID card used fraudulently will be given to the Mississippi College security office and the member whose card was used will be denied access to the Baptist Healthplex for no less than 1 semester of a calendar school year and will be recommended for judicial review.

ATTIRE
Proper attire is required for Members and their guests at all times. Shirts and shoes are required at all times in all areas outside the locker rooms and pool areas. Attire must be worn when using the spa facilities. Black soled shoes are not allowed on any hardwood surfaces. Members or guests who wear any attire that is deemed inappropriate by management will be asked to promptly change.

AMENDMENTS OF RULES AND POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Management may make amendments to these Rules and Policies and Procedures from time to time.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY
The undersigned desires to voluntarily utilize the service and, if applicable, facilities and equipment provided by the Baptist Healthplex for purpose of personal fitness, recreation, or fitness evaluation. As considered for the right and privilege of being permitted access to and the use of services or programs offered by the Baptist Healthplex, and if applicable, facilities and equipment, the undersigned does hereby release the Baptist Healthplex, it’s officers, directors, agents, and employees from all liability of any kind whatsoever arising out of any physical or mental injury incurred or sustained by the undersigned while voluntarily preparing to use, using, or cleaning up after using any of the fitness programs, recreational, or evaluation services and, if applicable, facilities and equipment provided by the Baptist Healthplex. The undersigned acknowledges and affirms that he or she has carefully read this release and has asked and obtained a satisfactory explanation of any part that he or she does not fully understand. Furthermore, the undersigned acknowledges that he or she is fully aware that there may be a risk for certain individuals participating in activities involving physical exertion or exposure to heat or steam. The undersigned acknowledges that he or she has obtained independent medical approval, or waives the right to do so, to use the services or programs and, if applicable, facilities and equipment provided by the Baptist Healthplex for the undersigned’s participation in activities involving physical exertion and that he or she has made the Baptist Healthplex directors, officers, agents, and employees aware, in writing, of any limitation suggested by his or her physicians.

I, the undersigned, have read and understand the Rules and Policies and Procedures and the Waiver of Liabilities as set forth herein and do acknowledge this and agree to abide by the same.

By checking this, I have read and agree to the above terms.
By checking this, I have read and agree to the above terms.