Harper Fit

Harper Fit: Personal Training Practicum

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:

Complete nutrition assessment and development of a plan for a healthy lifestyle
Individualized meal planning and analyzing food intake
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.