University of Tasmania, Australia

Third year Exercise Science students offer FREE PERSONAL TRAINING in second semester to UTAS staff on the Newnham Campus

 

Weeks 5, 7-12 of semester  (13th August – 9th October)

Clients will receive one-on-one exercise sessions over a 7 week period from a third year Bachelor of Exercise Science student who will be working under the close supervision of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (ratio of five students to one Accredited Exercise Physiologist).

Each client will receive:

• a comprehensive initial fitness assessment that includes measures of aerobic fitness, body composition, flexibility and strength and written report of your results
• an exercise program that includes:
  • 5 x 1h supervised exercise sessions in our Exercise Physiology Clinic located on the Newnham Campus (no training during semester break period)
  • a home/community-based program for the personal training period (13th August – 9th October) so you can remain active between sessions
  • education to help you remain physically active after the program finishes

Are you eligible?

You are eligible to participate in the Personal Training Program if you:

• Are a current staff member of the University of Tasmania (Newnham)
• Have not participated in this program previously
• Are of sound health and physical condition
• Are male ≤ 45 years of age or female ≤55 years of age

This program provides the Exercise Science students with their first formal exercise programming experience with the general community. With this in mind, clients need to be of ‘low risk*’. All potential participants will be required to complete a screening form prior to acceptance into the program (all information will remain confidential). Students will be fully supervised throughout all sessions.

* Risk factors include current signs and symptoms of disease, family history of heart disease and smoking. Some participants will be required to provide a medical clearance from their doctor prior to participating in the program if applicable.

Your commitment

You will be required to attend a

• Initial and final fitness assessment (up to 1 hour each)
• 5 x 1 hour exercise session each week with your personal trainer. This session will occur at the same time each week in the Exercise Physiology Clinic on the Newnham Campus.

At the completion of the program, we request that you complete a feedback form on the performance of your student-trainer.

For more information and to register, please log in to https://mylo2012.utas.edu.au and go to the unit "Personal Training Experience" (as a student).

To register you will need to enrol in the time slot of your preference (in Groups), then submit a completed registration form.

Please note, this does not guarantee you placement in the Personal Training Program. You will be notified of your acceptance to the Personal Training Program following screening.

Places are subject to change as student numbers in the course change from time to time.

If you require further information please contact Dr Cecilia Shing Cecilia.shing@utas.edu.au  phone. 6324 5484

Final registration date is 22nd July, 2013

PLACES WILL FILL QUICKLY

 

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