*Initially, the first session of each 3, 6, 12, or 18 sessions personal training package is always devoted to the administration of fitness testing.

**Faculty/staff, alumni and other approved individuals who have current facility memberships.

• Personal Training Application download
• A physician's clearance may be required when questions regarding your medical condition/history are answered "yes" as this may indicate higher risk factors. A clearance form may be sent to mitzie@ksu.edu
• If you are pregnant or your health changes prior to exercising, you must speak with your doctor before meeting with a personal trainer.
• Fill out the forms as completely as possible and to the best of your knowledge and turn them into the staff in the administrative office.

The first session of all new clients will consist of a fitness assessment. The purpose of a fitness assessment is to establish your baseline fitness levels in the following areas:

• Cardiovascular endurance
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Flexibility
• Body composition

Establishing your baseline fitness levels is of utmost importance for your trainer. They will use this information to design an exercise program specifically for you to meet your individual goals.

All sessions of a personal training package will be one hour in length and may include a variety of:

• Strength/resistance training
• Cardiovascular training
• Flexibility training
• Reassessment

Session scheduling will be held at the convenience of the client and trainer. The frequency of training is at client discretion and trainer availability.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), personal training consists of a pre-participation health screening, administration of programs designed to enhance muscular strength/endurance, flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and any motor related skill components. A personal trainer can also be defined as a certified exercise professional with the knowledge and expertise to offer advice and guidance in the areas of exercise and fitness. In order to ensure the safety of our patrons. Personal training may ONLY be performed by K-State Recreational Services Personal Trainers. on Rec Complex grounds.

For information on how to become certified contact our Assistant Director of Fitness and Well-being mitzie@ksu.edu or contact a Recreational Services professional staff member.

Personal training at the Chester E. Peters Recreation Complex is restricted to only those individuals who have been specifically employed by Recreational Services for the purpose of being a personal trainer. Any participant who is observed to be conducting or suspected of conducting any portion of personal training with a patron in the Recreation Complex, outdoor facilities, or natatorium, who is not a Recreational Services staff personal trainer will be asked to cease the activity and may have membership privileges revoked. An individual may be approached and questioned regarding unauthorized personal training if they appears to be exhibiting any of the following (but not limited to), or related behaviors:

• Writing and/or designing a fitness or workout program for a patron.
• Explaining and providing exercise directions to a patron or group of patrons.
• Assisting a patron with technique, or any specific instruction, but not exercising with that individual during all portions of the workout.
• Directing exercise order or duration for a patron.
• Assisting a patron with equipment and adjustments.

To sign up for a Recreational Services Personal Trainer, please stop by the administrative office at the Rec Complex.