Group Fitness

Explore a diverse range of fitness classes with OwlFit Group Fitness, designed for individuals of all experiences and fitness levels. Our offerings include group Yoga, Cycling, Zumba®, Bootcamp, and many more! These classes are complimentary for KSU students and recreation members.

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Personal Training

Get personalized fitness training tailored to your goals with our experienced KSU Personal Trainers. Our training programs focus on physical, psychological and emotional well-being, empowering you and enhancing your fitness journey. The Workouts-to-Go program offers personalized training programs designed for independent student use. Collaborate with a Personal Trainer to develop a tailored 4-week plan aligned with your health and fitness objectives and your current physical and mental state.

For more inquiries, please contact owlfit@kennesaw.edu

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Fitness Orientations

Are you a new student feeling a bit intimidated by the gym? Or maybe you’re just starting your fitness journey and don’t know where to begin? OwlFit can help with our Fitness Orientations! Orientations are designed specifically for students who are ready to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through our facility, showing you how to use the equipment and introducing you to all the fitness services we offer.

 

Certifications & Workshops

Workshop and training opportunities are for those interested in teaching Group Fitness, Personal Training, and or learning more about fitness!

We partner with professional fitness organizations (Schwinn, YogaFit®, TRX®, and more!) to bring training opportunities to the KSU campus. Depending on the organization and type of training, the following features may vary, including:

  • Duration (one-day or two-day workshops and training)
  • Payment
  • Prerequisite and experience requirements
  • Registration methods
  • Class size and availability 

 

Schwinn® Power Indoor Cycling Course and Transend Cycle Flow

April 5
8am-5pm
Student Recreation and Actvities Center
Power Indoor Cycle: covers bike fit, cycling science, physiology, and mechanics, proper riding technique, the Schwinn® Cycling Coaching Pyramid, class design, class scheduling, and more. Participants will also learn the story of Authentic Cycling and RIDE RIGHTâ„¢.  

April 6
10am-12pm
Student Recreation and Actvities Center
Transend Cycle Flow: you cycle in and yoga out, the result is a body that is balanced, strong and ready for living. It is the perfect pairing of functional fitness formulas that center around breath to break the mold of cycling fusion. (Workshop session includes lectures and practical.)  

YogaFit Teacher Training: Foundation (Level One)

March 22-23
8am-6pm
Student Recreation and Actvities Center

The first step on the path toward becoming a yoga teacher or simply deepening your practice, YogaFit Teacher Training (YTT) Foundations (Level One) provides the foundation and tools to create inspiring vinyasa yoga classes grounded in proper alignment and the safety of exercise science. 

Group Fitness Instructor Prep Program

Have a passion for group fitness? OwlFit can help you learn the essentials of group fitness instruction! After completing this course, you will walk away with the ability to design fun and effective fitness classes, adapt to class needs and dynamics, engage and motivate participants, and create an amazing group movement experience. The course curriculum will cover professionalism, fundamentals of exercise science, class design and planning, and class instruction and presentation. This course will fully prepare you to take the NASM Group Fitness Instructor Exam and equip you to lead group fitness classes upon certification. 

Assignments and quizzes will be completed on your own time. In-person classes will meet once a week for two hours where hands-on application will take place. In-person classes will be held Fridays from 9:30am-11:30am in the Student Recreation and Activities Center. 


Spring Dates: January-March
Rate: $450 Sports and Recreation Members/$400 KSU Students
Reimbursement of course is available pending OwlFit employment post certification.  

 

Questions? Reach out to owlfit@kennesaw.edu 

Personal Training Prep Program

Interested in becoming a personal trainer? OwlFit can help you achieve your goal with the OwlFit Prep Program! This program will help prepare you to take the NASM Certified Personal Training Exam and pass it, preparing you to begin your journey as a personal trainer! Students will learn all the essentials to personal fitness training. Students will be introduced to the human movement system, the Optimum Performance Training (OPT) model and other domains of basic exercise science; assessment, exercise technique and training instruction, program design, considerations in nutrition, client relations and behavioral coaching, and professional development, practice, and responsibility 

Assignments and quizzes will be completed on your own time. In-person classes will meet once a week for two hours where hands-on application will take place.  

Questions? Reach out to owlfit@kennesaw.edu 

 

Fitness on the Fly

Fitness on the Fly is a personalized fitness experience for members of the KSU Community including teams, clubs, departments, and classes. We can accommodate groups with a variety of requests including Zumba®, yoga, strength and conditioning, and more! Requests for a minimum of 5 participants can be a one-time program or in a series. 

  • Based on your request, we build specialized programs to meet your needs. We will provide nationally certified instructors and/or trainers for your program. We may also be able to provide equipment, music, etc.
  • Student organizations, teams, departments, or any other groups part of the KSU Community. Guests are eligible to attend Fitness on the Fly programs hosted by a KSU affiliate.
  • You will select your preferred program date and time. If we do not have staff available, we will work with you to find a satisfactory alternative.
  • Our instructors and trainers are willing to travel to the on-campus location of your preference. For some, this might be a classroom, the Campus Green, or a space in a Residence Hall. You may also be able to request a space in one of our Recreational Facilities.
  • Complete the and one of our OwlFit members will reach out to you to confirm the details of your request and provide a quote.