As part of our Personal Training certificate program, we are offering faculty/staff the opportunity to benefit from personal training services provided by students enrolled in the Personal Training Practicum.
This program runs during the spring semester. There are a limited number of slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Harper Fit – Personal Training Program Description:
- Personal training coaching will be provided at the Health and Recreation Center for 14 weeks.
- Services are provided by Harper College students enrolled in the Personal Training Practicum and supervised by Kinesiology faculty, who are certified personal trainers.
- Fitness assessment and consultation
- Program design
- Exercise technique and instruction
- Live coaching
- Individualized nutrition counseling and nutrition education services (maximum of six appointments) in collaboration with the Harper College Center for Nutrition Counseling (CNC). The consultations can include:
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Complete nutrition assessment and development of a plan for a healthy lifestyle
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Individualized meal planning and analyzing food intake
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Once a month virtual meeting with a dietetic intern
- Slots are limited and only offered from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays (training is on both days).
- Active membership to the HRC is required and can be acquired on a short-term basis or concurrent enrollment in KIN 100 - Physical Fitness for Spring 2026 (other Kinesiology activity classes may satisfy).
Cost: All fees will be waived this semester; please note that regular non-compliance with participation will result in termination
of the coaching services.
Dates: February 2 - May 08, 2026
Times: Noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Where: Health and Recreation Center (HRC building M), active membership required.
Application and Registration Process
- This program is only available for Harper faculty and staff.
- Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis and depends on student enrollment and schedules.
- When applying, please indicate fitness experience.
- Training slots are limited and not guaranteed.
- Participants should have access to home equipment, pending any possible future campus closures.
- You will be notified by email within the first three weeks of January regarding your program registration status.
- You must respond to the notification within 72 hours by completing and submitting the “Harper Fit – Personal Training Agreement Form” included in the notification.
Thank you for supporting our students’ efforts to complete their Personal Training Certification. Questions? Contact Jonathan Loos, Kinesiology ＆ Health Education.