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Notices & Events
- NO WATER THURS. 5.17
- •Due to repair, there will be NO water on Thurs. and possibly Fri. morning.
- •Portable toilets, Robinson and Watkins are available for restroom services and Robinson is availble for showers.
- Annual Steam Shutdown
- •No Hot Water May 14th - May 18th
- •Affected areas: Towel service, showers, building temperature
- Courts/Studio Closed
- •The following courts will be closed May 14th - June 3rd due to refinishing:
- •Knopp and Yoder Courts, Racquetball Courts 1-4, and Aerobics/KU Fit Studio
- •All courts and the studio should be ready by June 4th
- ASRFC Hours and Program Information
- Starting May 12th, the ASRFC and programs will have reduced hours and availability. Check them out!
- KU Fit
- •Check out the new interim schedule! Mon., 5.14 - Fri., 6.1. Price for the Interim is $10 for the entire session - that is $10 for 3 weeks!!
- •The new KU Fit Summer Schedule begins June 4th! Cost is $25 for the entire summer! New Summer Schedule!
- Faculty/Staff Members Payroll Deduction
- •Forms are now available! Two options to choose from: Click here
- Outdoor Pursuits
- •It's that time of year to get out and enjoy the weather! Why not rent some camping equipment for a weekend outing? Check out our awesome rental prices!
- Congratulations ASRFC Staff!
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ACE Personal Training Certification Preparation Program
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification Preparation Program is designed to prepare students to sit for the ACE personal trainer certification or another NCCA accredited personal trainer certification. With this ACE approved curriculum, offered by KU Recreation Services, students will be engaged in practical application of the materials covered. The course will offer both lecture and movement training, applying theory to practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students will have demonstrated their knowledge and skills of:
- Exercise science
- Fitness assessments
- Exercise Programming
- Instructional techniques
- Exercise Form and technique
- Basic nutrition
- Lifestyle modification
Following the course offered by KU Recreation Services, the ACE Personal Trainer Certification; a nationally accredited and recognized personal trainer certification, will be offered at the Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center (ASRFC). Participants of the personal training program will receive a 20% discount on the exam and study materials.
Student who complete the personal trainer training program will be eligible to audition for hire prior to taking a certification exam. If hired, a professional (NCCA accredited) personal trainer certification will be required within 6 months of hire to maintain employment as a personal trainer at KU Recreation Services. Students may choose to take the ACE certification exam when it is held on campus or sit for another certification of their choice.
Costs associated with the program:
| ACE Personal Trainer Certification Preparation Program Fee | $100- Payable in Rm 103 ASRFC |
| ACE Personal Trainer books, study guide & practice test (20% discount) | $160- payable online - acefitness.org |
| ACE Personal Trainer Exam Registration (20% discount) | $199.20- payable on-line- acefitness.org |
- Payment & registration in the administrative office of the ASRFC (Rm 103), Cost $100
- Study materials can be purchased online at acefitness.org or another book source of your choice. Upon registering, you will be given a list of study/materials/books that are recommended for the course.
- REGISTRATIONS start now, first 25 applicants
- Fall Semester 2012
- Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 4-6pm starting - August 27, 2012
- Personal Trainer Instructor Training Information
- All KU currently enrolled students are eligible to take the course.
- This course is a non-credit, extracurricular opportunity. This is a strenuous and somewhat time consuming course, particularly for students who have not yet had specific human sciences, such as anatomy and physiology. Students can expect to be in class 4 hours per week and commit 2-3 hours outside of class to be successful in this course and preparation for the ACE certification.
- Contact PT Program Manager at ptsrfc@ku.edu or (785) 864-1387
