In 2009, Rock Valley College completed a $13 million renovation to the Physical Education Center. The project was a much needed upgrade to the original facility that was built in 1973. In addition to providing improvements desperately needed for RVC’s athletes, the PEC has expanded the resources for the Fitness, Wellness, and Sport curriculum.

Benefits for Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Programs

The PEC includes five modern “smart” classrooms with the latest technology that accommodate 25 to 40 students each and a lecture hall that seats 96. These classrooms have allowed the FWS programs to expand and offer additional sections of its most popular classes.

Fitness, Wellness, and Sport Degrees
 

• Exercise Science
• Sport Management

30 hour FWS Certificates
 

• Coaching Education
• Personal Training

Fitness Lab

Students, student-athletes, staff, and faculty all benefit from the state-of-the-art Fitness Lab, located on the west side of the facility. The Fitness Lab (see right) is a Cybex Showcase facility which houses an assortment of cardiovascular machines, weight lifting machines, and free weight equipment.

Adjacent to the Fitness Lab is the new Dance/Exercise Studio. Previously housed on the ground floor of the building, the Dance Studio was relocated to the main level and is bigger, better, and more accessible than ever.




Benefits for RVC Student-Athletes

RVC student-athletes and coaches enjoy a wood gym floor, as well as a multi-purpose athletic surface with a 1/10 mile three lane track and interchangeable volleyball and basketball courts. Locker room facilities were enlarged and upgraded, and a new scoreboard and concession stand were added for game days. 




Sustainability

Perhaps most importantly, the entire building was designed and built with a focus on energy efficiency. A “Green Build” philosophy was incorporated with a goal of obtaining Gold level L.E.E.D. (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. To help reach this goal, the facility was built by utilizing recycled products in its construction and has drastically reduced energy consumption, making this building the first of its kind in Rockford when it was renovated in 2009. The building was officially L.E.E.D. Gold certified in May 2010.


Virtual Tour

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