Get Started With KU Fit
Types of KU Fit Passes
Purchasing a KU Fit full semester, half semester, or summer pass allows you to take an unlimited number of KU Fit classes. During fall and spring semester, classes are FREE the first week of the semester (see schedule for specific dates) and during finals week.
| TYPE OF PASS | COST | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| Full Semester | $50 | Available to purchase during fall and spring semester. This pass may be used from the second week of fall or spring semester to last day of class. |
| Half Semester | $25 | Available to purchase during fall and spring semester. This pass may be used during the second week of the semester to fall/spring break or from fall/spring break to the last day of class. If you wish to take classes both halves of one semester, purchase 2 half semester passes. |
| Summer | $25 | This pass may be used from the beginning to the end of summer semester. Paying the wellness fee is required if you are not enrolled in 3 or more credit hours during the summer. |
| One Class Pass | $3 | Good for one class during fall, spring, or summer. The pass may be purchased and used on a different day. |
| Full Semester Pass purchased through Optional Fees | $50 | Students are only eligible to purchase through optional fees when registering for fall and spring classes. This pass may be used from the second week of fall or spring semester to last day of class for the semester it was purchased. |
Obtaining Your Pass
- PURCHASE & ACTIVATE. A KU Fit pass may be purchased one of the following ways:
- At ASRFC, in the Admin Office (Room 103) or at the Welcome Desk after the Admin Office closes.
- Online at the Rec Store (scroll down to and click "KU Fit Passes").
- Students may purchase the pass through optional fees when registering for classes. They must activate the KU Fit pass in the Admin Office, Room #103 before attending their first KU Fit class.
- USE. Participants will not receive a physical pass. Instead, the pass is linked to your KU ID.
- When attending a class at ASRFC (Aerobics Studio or Cycle Studio), participants check-in at the beginning of each class by presenting their KU ID or typing in their KU ID number on a key pad.
- Bring your own water bottle or empty water bottle to fill at the bottle filling stations.
- If a participant has not activated a KU Fit pass, they will not be able to participate in classes.
- Passes are only valid for a specific semester.
- Membership to the ASRFC is required to activate a KU Fit pass.
- Classes may be canceled if there are only 1 or 2 participants.
Class Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Approximately 35 classes are offered each semester. Cardio, strength, dance, and mind/body sessions are scheduled throughout the week in order to promote a healthy, balanced and fit mind and body.
Those wishing to participate in KU Fit sessions must purchase a KU Fit Pass. To learn more about the types of passes and how to purchase, review "types of KU Fit passes" and "obtaining your pass" in the sections above.
KU Fit Instructors should provide modifications to simplify the exercises or make them more advance. Any fitness level from beginners to advanced can participate and be successful.
The training depends on the format a KU Fit Instructor teaches. Some formats require a national fitness certification such as ACE Group Fitness Instructor; others require a training specific to the format; and some instructors may go through an in-house workshop.
KU students currently enrolled in at least 6 credit hours are eligible to become a KU Fit Instructor. Please contact KU Fit for more information.
Unfortunately, graduate students holding a GA, GTA, or GRA position are NOT eligible to become an instructor.
Yoga mats, blocks, and straps are provided for free during the yoga class.
You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat.
KU Fit classes have the most participants at the beginning of fall and spring semester, and especially during the first week of classes. However, classes become less busy as the fall and spring semester progresses.