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Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC)

Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC)

5307 W. 20th Street, 80634, United States

Hours:
PERC Fall Semester Hours - Beginning Monday, August 12:
Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. - noon
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Windsor Gym Summer Hours - May 13 - August 12
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Windsor Gym Fall Semester Hours - Beginning Monday, August 26
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
An exterior view of the Aims Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC)

Welcome to the PERC

The Physical Education & Recreation Center (PERC) is located on the Greeley campus. Students and employees are welcome to explore all that the PERC has to offer by simply showing your Aims ID at the front desk. Exercise on your own, work with a personal trainer or take an activity class to enjoy ways to live healthier. 

The PERC is only available to Aims students and employees. However, community members can sign up for a Physical Education activity class, which offers full access to the PERC while they are students. A single-occupancy, all-gender bathroom is available in room 136.

All Aims students and employees have complete access to the PERC during recreation hours. Please see our facilities page for a complete list of the wide array of recreation spaces available.


Accessibility at the PERC

  • David at the DAS Office at Aims walking by front desk with people greeting him

    Get help with disability accommodations at the PERC

    If you have a documented disability and need to request accommodations to use the PERC, the Disability Access Services (DAS) Office is here to help! You can also get answers to questions and find support for obtaining disability documentation through DAS.

    Disability Access Services

PERC Services, Locations and Policies


Arty's Adventure Program

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The Arty's Adventure program allows Aims students and employees to rent yard games and outdoor recreation equipment from the Physical Education and Recreation Department. 

Equipment rentals include:

  • Bocce balls, cornhole boards
  • Volleyball nets and tennis equipment
  • Giant Jenga, Connect 4 or Yard Yahtzee games
  • Paddle boards and inflatable chairs
  • Tents and tarps
  • And more!

Aims Recreation Facility Locations

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The Physical Education and Recreation Center on the Aims Greeley Campus is your place to get fit and have fun. 

Amenities and facilities include: 

  • Indoor track
  • Gymnasium
  • Cardio theater, spin, mind/body and fitness studios
  • Strength and conditioning and cross training centers
  • Racquetball court
  • Locker rooms
  • Lobby and outdoor gathering space

Vending machines are available in room 108 outside the gymnasium near the main entrance.


Instructional Based Training Services

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Students and employees can work with one of our certified personal trainers free of charge. Our trainers can help you learn how to use the equipment, give tips for staying motivated or design a personalized program to help you meet specific fitness goals.

If you are an Aims employee or student and would like to inquire about personal training services, please complete the form here.

Meet our Personal Trainers

Andrew Chapman

Andrew Chapman

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
Angus Zong-Liscum

Angus Zong-Liscum

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
D'Ann Anderson

D'Ann Anderson

Physical Conditioning & Training Associate
Devin Zaragoza

Devin Zaragoza

Part-Time: Safety Associate, Physical Education
Marco Galindo

Marco Galindo

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
Travis Coleman

Travis Coleman

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
Shawn Wiess Personal Trainer

Shawn Weiss

Part-Time: Instructor II, Continuing Education
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Francisco Beltran

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
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Brayden DeNovellis

Part-Time: Guest Services Associate, Physical Education
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Stephanie Munds

Part-Time: Faculty, Physical Education (Strength & Conditioning)
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Lillian Baty-Barr

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate
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Brandon Elbell

Part-Time: FCA Physical Conditioning & Personal Training Associate

Intramural Sports

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Intramurals are an opportunity for all students to compete against their classmates in a variety of sports. They are a great way to increase student engagement by providing ways to interact socially with their classmates. This fosters a sense of belonging, positivity and engagement in both academic and non-academic activities.

If you're an Aims student who wants to participate in intramural sports for the fall semester, contact Tanner Wiemers to sign up. 

Current Intramural Offerings: Fall 2024

  • Every Friday from Noon-1:30
  • No registration required

  • Wednesday evenings
  • Teams of 3-5
  • Register by October 17
     

  • Wednesday evenings
  • Teams of 4-6
  • Register by September 5
     

PERC Policies and Procedures

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Physical Education and Recreation Center policies are designed to protect participants, employees and the facilities and equipment. Adhering to all policies and posted guidelines during participation in the facility is expected at all times. Anyone who violates policies may be asked to leave the facility and be denied future access.

Please refer to the Aims COVID-19 Information page for the latest protocols related to COVID-19.

  • For safety and facility maintenance reasons, appropriate sport or exercise clothing and footwear are required for participants. Please see each section for specific requirements.
    • Tank tops or t-shirts are required (sports bras are not permitted).
    • Jeans, zippers, belts, snaps, metal studs and other materials on clothing that may damage equipment, upholstery or flooring are not permitted.
    • Toe-covered and rubber-sole shoes are required in the following areas:
      • Gymnasium
      • Cardio and Condition Center
      • Indoor Cycling Studio
      • Walking and Running Track
      • Cross Training Studio
      • Strength Center
  • Backpacks, bags, and personal items must be stored in lockers.
  • Participants may not interfere with employee duties and must adhere to instruction presented by employees.
  • Appropriate language is expected, and use of profane or obscene language is strictly prohibited
  • Use of drug, alcohol and tobacco products is not permitted. Any participant identified as impaired will be removed from the Physical Education and Recreation Center or program activities.

  • Class participation is only allowed for registered class members.
  • The maximum number of class participants is determined by the instructor, based on space capacity.
  • Notify the class instructor of any physical considerations you have before class begins.
  • Return all equipment to its designated storage space.

Guests are defined as any non-Aims affiliated patron accompanying an Aims employee for admission and participation purposes. Guests of students are not permitted. Here is an outline of the guest policies:

  • A limit of one guest at a time may accompany a current faculty or staff member.
  • The Aims sponsor must remain in the facility with the guest.
  • Sponsors are responsible for the conduct of their guest.
  • Sponsors and guests must arrive and check-in together at the PERC front desk.
  • Each guest must present a photo ID and complete the registration form and liability waiver at the PERC front desk.
  • Equipment can only be checked out under the name of the sponsor.
  • No guest under the age of 12 is permitted in the following areas: weight training room, cross training room, cardio studio, human sport machine area, or functional fitness space.
  • The guest pass is free.
  • Guests may not join sponsors during scheduled for-credit courses.
  • Guests are not eligible for personal training services.

  • Lockers are permitted for day use only; no items may be left in lockers overnight.
  • The Physical Education and Recreation Center is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Do not leave valuables such as jewelry, wallets, electronic devices, credit cards or personal items unsecured.