What is Personal Training?

Personal Training is the science of instructing an individual how to use their body correctly and efficiently in every action they execute. Personal training allows Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre members or non-members to work with an exercise professional in order to maximize their individual potential.

Benefits of working with a Personal Trainer include:

• Customizing an exercise program to meet client’s personal fitness goals
• Assisting clients with general conditioning, weight loss, weight gain & improvement of their overall health & fitness
• Providing clients with accountability and motivation in workouts
• Providing weight & cardiovascular training instruction
• Increasing a client’s knowledge about fitness & workout routines

Trainers can provide the client with the confidence and knowledge they need to achieve personal fitness goals!!

Personal trainer sessions for Chi Wan Young Sports Centre members only.

Initial Session (1 hour)

• This initial session includes a health history, personal fitness goals and a program designed specifically to suit your needs.
• Cost: $40 UPEI Sports Centre members

Individual Session (1 hour)

• Session includes instruction on proper technique, orientation to new exercises, motivation and support in achieving clients fitness goals.
• Cost: $40 UPEI Sports Centre members

Personal Training Session Packages

• 5 Session package - $190 UPEI Sports Centre members
• 10 Session package - $360 UPEI Sports Centre members
• 20 Session package - $680 UPEI Sports Centre members

NOTE: All personal training sessions 1 hour

Basic Fitness Assessment (1 hour)

• Measurements include height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate and body composition. Assessment also includes testing both cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Clients will receive a comprehensive assessment report and detailed training program.
• Cost: $40 UPEI Sports Centre members

Body Composition Analysis (30 min)

• This analysis will help determine how much fat, muscle mass and excess body fat you have (if any). Clients will receive a comprehensive body composition report.
• Cost: $20 UPEI Sports Centre members

Fitness Re-Assessment & Program Re-Design

After several weeks of training, re-assessment is a great way to monitor fitness improvements. Depending on results the program can be adjusted to your new fitness needs.

Option #1: Re-assessment (1 hr)

• Cost: $35 UPEI Sports Centre members

Option #2: Re-assessment and orientation to new program (1.5 hrs)

• Cost: $55 UPEI Sports Centre members

If you are interested in Sport Team Training (ie. Canada Games teams, etc.) please contact Angela Marchbank, UPEI Fitness & Wellness Coordinator at (902)566-0606 or amarchbank@upei.ca

About our Personal Trainers

The UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre offers trainers from different backgrounds with a variety of skills & ideas to make your program unique! All trainers have a national certification &/or a degree in Kinesiology and have experience in developing fitness training programs. 

Personal Training and Assessment Policies & Procedures

1. Only UPEI personal trainers are permitted to assess or train individuals and athletes in the UPEI Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

Any other trainers who act in the capacity of a personal trainer are not permitted. This includes regular or repetitive meetings, one-one-one instruction, exercise prescription, modification, technique instruction and any job function typically associated with personal training or working with members of the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre.

2. Payments

Payments are to be made at the Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre Front Desk. All prices add gst. Payments may be by cash, cheque, debit, visa or mastercard. Payments due on day of appointment. For team training and higher session packages, invoices will be sent by the Accounting Department.

3. Appointment Cancellation

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to reschedule session. If the cancellation is less than 24 hours the appointment will not be reimbursed/re-scheduled.

The trainer is required to wait 15 minutes for the client to show up for the scheduled appointment. If the client fails to show up for the schedule appointment, the appointment iand fee(s) will be forfeited. If the client is late for the appointment the trainer is not obligated to make up the missed time. For example, if the client is 15 minutes late and arrives for the appointment the session will only be 45 minute.

4. Booking Appointments

To book an appointment please contact eh UPEI Fitness Centre at 566-6074.

5. Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued for services purchased.

6. Subject to Change Notice

All Personal Training services policies and procedures are subject to change on short notice. Please contact Angela Marchbank, Fitness & Wellness Coordinator, for more information.