Personal Training at the University of Kent | Kent Sport
Personal Training
Our refreshed Personal Training service is the perfect way to define and meet your fitness and lifestyle goals. Whether you want to lose weight, improve muscular strength, or just need some guidance in using the gym equipment, our qualified and experienced staff are on-hand to give you tailored advice and guidance.
Personal Training is available to University of Kent students and staff, as well as members of the public. Read on for more information about our Individual and Group Personal Training options.
Please note that due to demand, we are aiming to book your Personal Training slot within two weeks of your initial inquiry.
Our team of qualified Personal Trainers
Our Personal Training team are all qualified and will work with you on your individual goals.
Hayley Acton
Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 2 Exercise to Music Instructor.
Sarah
Individual and Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 2 Gym instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Jade Loftie-Eaton
Individual and Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 2 Gym instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Laetitia Pelacchi
Individual and Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 3 Personal Trainer and Level 2 Exercise to Music. UKSCA Strength and Conditioning coach.
Kealy Ward-Shaw
Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 2 Exercise to Music.
Jim Crowther
Individual and Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Personal Trainer.
Harry
Individual and Group Personal Trainer
Qualifications: MSc Strength and Conditioning and National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Individual Training
With our Individual Personal Training sessions, the focus is on you. Our qualified and experienced trainers will work with you one-to-one on your fitness goals, tailoring the content of each session to maximise your potential.
Tailored to you
Personal Training is available for individuals who want a personalised and comprehensive programme combined with one-to-one training from an instructor suited to their training goals.
This is ideal if you’re looking to make long-term changes to your lifestyle and performance, such as:
- Losing weight
- Improving body composition
- Increasing sport-specific performance
- Increasing motivation
Working with a personal trainer is a good way to learn to exercise effectively and equip you with knowledge and confidence that will allow you to exercise effectively on your own.
Individual Training prices and booking
Our Individual Personal Training sessions are bookable with a member of our qualified Fitness Team. All sessions are 60-minutes in length. You can block book 6 Personal Training sessions for a discounted price (6 sessions for the price of 5).
Individual Training pricing
| Membership tier | Single session | Block booking 6 sessions |
| Premium Plus | £30 | £150 |
| Premium and Plus | £35 | £175 |
| Pay to Play | £40 | £200 |
Individual Training booking
Booking your Individual Personal Training sessions is easy.
If you have not used our Personal Training service before, you will need to complete an application form before you can book your first session. The form can be completed online, or by picking up a paper copy at the gym reception. Please complete the form and hand to a member of our staff.
Once you have submitted the form, you will be able to book and pay for your sessions through our online booking portal.
You will need to have a minimum of Kent Sport Pay to Play membership to book an appointment. When creating a new online booking account, a free Pay to Play membership will be given to you.
When you book Individual Personal Training for the first time, you’ll receive a free consultation and fitness assessment to ensure the sessions are personalised to your needs and ability.
Group Training
Our Group Training sessions are the perfect way for you and up to 3 friends to get active under the guidance of a qualified Personal Trainer.
A fun way to get active
Whether
it’s circuit training, weightlifting, athletic training for sport, or even a
more personalised fitness or dance style class, group training can be optimised
around your needs to ensure you get the results you want.
By working with a personal trainer, you can add variety to your current workouts and bring a fresh perspective with new or more challenging exercises to maximise your potential.
Group Training prices and booking
Our Group Personal Training sessions are bookable with a member of our qualified Fitness Team. All sessions are 60-minutes in length. You can block book 6 Personal Training sessions for a discounted price (6 sessions for the price of 5).
Group Training pricing
Group Training is priced according to the highest Kent Sport membership tier in the group. For example, if one of your group has Premium Plus membership, the cost of one Group Training session would be just £40 for the group.
| Membership tier | Single session | Block booking 6 sessions |
| Premium Plus | £40 | £200 |
| Premium and Plus | £45 | £225 |
| Pay to Play | £50 | £250 |
Group Training booking
Booking your Group Personal Training sessions is easy.
If you have not used our Personal Training service before, you will need to complete an application form before you can book your first session. The form can be completed online, or by picking up a paper copy at the gym reception. Please complete the form and hand to a member of our staff. Please include details of each group member in the application form.
Once you have submitted the form, you will be able to book and pay for your sessions through our online booking portal.
You will need to have a minimum of Kent Sport Pay to Play membership to book an appointment. When creating a new online booking account, a free Pay to Play membership will be given to you.
Contact us
If you have any questions about Personal Training, or the other health and fitness services we offer, please contact us via:
Email: ptenquiries@kent.ac.uk
Phone: 01227 823623
Personal Training terms and conditions
Membership:
All clients must have a minimum of Pay to Play membership to take part in our Personal Training programme. This includes all members of the Group Training option. A free Pay to Play membership is automatically given to you when you create a new online booking account.
Payment:
All sessions must be paid for in advance of the start of each session. All sales including block and single sessions are final and cannot be refunded once purchased.
Group Training pricing:
Group Training sessions are priced according to the highest tier membership within the group. For example, if a member has a Premium Plus membership, the group will pay £40 for the session. The cost of the session can then be split between the group as they see fit.
Session location:
All Individual Personal Training sessions will take place in the gym at the Sports Centre. All Group Personal Training sessions will take place in the fitness and dance studio.
Session duration:
Kent Sport Personal Training sessions will be 60-minutes only. Sessions cannot be split into separate sessions of shorter time periods. You are encouraged to arrive early for your session to warm up and complete any necessary admin beforehand.
Check In:
Please check in at the Sports Centre reception prior to all Personal Training sessions.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received at least 24 hours before training. Clients who do not cancel within 24 hours’ notice will be charged at their trainer`s discretion. Cancellations must be made by contacting your agreed Personal Trainer directly via their staff email.
Block Sessions:
All block purchased sessions are to be used within three months of purchase. The Personal Training block booking option cannot be bought and used as mix and match sessions; for example, a purchase of 6x60-minute sessions represents 6 sessions and not 12x30 minute sessions or any other combination of shorter sessions.
Late Arrivals:
Appointments will begin and end promptly as scheduled. Any delays to the start of a scheduled appointment due to client lateness will not be a cause to extend service beyond the remainder of the scheduled time. Lateness in excess of 15 minutes will result in cancellation of the session.