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We offer many educational opportunities to enhance your USA experience.
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SouthFit offers a one-semester, non-credit class to prepare you for a nationally-accredited group fitness instructor or personal trainer certification. Both theoretical knowledge (anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, kinesiology) and practical skills are emphasized. A certification will be held at the end of the semester at a discounted cost. Click here for upcoming certifications. |
Class |
Semester Offered |
Cost |
Dates & Times |
Skills Covered |
Group Fitness Instructor |
Fall |
$30 |
Fall 2013 (TBD) |
Class components, music, cueing, posture, alignment, safety, and more |
Personal Fitness Trainer |
Spring |
$30 |
Spring 2014 (TBD) |
Fitness assessments, health screenings, muscular imbalances, posture, alignment, safety, and more. |
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Registration Information: Just show up to the first class. Students will receive a syllabus and we will discuss working in the fitness industry. If students choose to participate in the course, the fee will be due at the 2nd class meeting. |
Professors, would you like to tie in physical fitness to your class objectives? We would like to collaborate with you. |
In Spring 2011, Dr. David Allison asked SouthFit staff to help prepare his GY 403 students for summer field camp, a month-long excursion involving hiking for several miles in extreme heat, cold, humidity, and altitude change. SouthFit staff met with GY 403 students during four lab periods in the Spring. We performed fitness assessments, reviewed proper nutrition, discussed the body’s response to environmental elements, and gave sample exercises. We are now in our third year preparing students for field camp. |
If you have a collaboration idea, please email sarahrentz@southalabama.edu. The fee for our collaboration is $45/hour. |
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| Our staff is available for private lectures or fitness classes for your university group. Lectures include risk factors for cardiovascular disease, alcohol & nutrition, basic ChooseMyPlate guidelines, and how to set up an exercise plan. Fitness classes include all types of classes offered by SouthFit (click here for descriptions). |
Private lectures/classes can be held at the Student Recreation Center or your campus office. Please email sarahrentz@southalabama.edu to request a private lecture/class. The fee is $45/hour. |
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We are happy to give short tours (20-30) minutes of the Recreation Center to Freshman Experience classes or any other group on campus. We will also discuss the programs that Campus Recreation offers. FREE. Please email sarahrentz@southalabama.edu to set up a time. |
