Campus Rec contributes to physical and emotional wellbeing by providing a flexible fitness program that is convenient for the Portland State community.
Fitness Programs
Group X
Drop-in group exercise (Group X) classes are included with Campus Rec membership at no additional charge, and provide a wide variety of activities led by certified and motivational instructors.
Personal Training
Campus Rec's Personal Training program brings clients closer to their health and wellbeing goals by offering members access to certified personal trainers at an affordable rate when compared to gyms around Portland.
Weights & Cardio
Our facility includes an indoor, three-lane running track, 80+ pieces of cardio equipment, and 100+ pieces of strength equipment. Staff are trained to introduce you to our equipment and answer any questions you may have. Email kirkpat6@pdx.edu to schedule a Weight Room Orientation.
Certification Courses
Campus Rec offers a variety of non-credit or credit optional certification courses for the PSU community. Learn to teach safe and effective group exercise classes in our Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT) Course, and gain the skills needed to become a certified Personal Trainer with our Personal Training Prep Course.
Cohort Programs
Our Group X and Personal Training cohort programs assist underrepresented students with entering the personal training and group fitness fields. Cohort programs reduce barriers to participation by providing free entry into certification courses, mentorship and pathways to employment at Campus Rec, and career paths post graduation.
Fitness-On-The-Go
Fitness On-the-Go allows Group X instructors to travel to various spaces across the PSU campus and teach Group X classes for PSU student groups, departments, and teams. We'll bring Group X classes to a convenient location with familiar faces, so you can focus on team building, stress management, exercise, and fun!
Fitness Certification Courses
Campus Rec offers a variety of non-credit or credit optional instructional courses for its members that provide certification. For more information, contact Erin Bransford, Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator, at orndorf@pdx.edu or 503.725.2959.
Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT) Course
Class Dates: October 5, 2021 - December 2, 2021
Class Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
Class Location: In person, ASRC 440/441
Class Fee: $299 for Campus Rec members
Registration Opens: Registration for PSU students opens Tuesday, July 6 at 8 a.m. If space allows, non-student registration will open on Friday, October 1 at 8 a.m. Register at Member Services during open Rec Center hours.
Registration Closes: Monday, October 11 or when the class is full. Limited to the first 10 registrants.
Course Description: Learn the strategies needed to teach safe and effective group exercise classes in Campus Rec's Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT) course. The GFIT course is designed to prepare you to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Certification Exam and teach Group X classes for Campus Rec. The $299 course cost includes exam fee, textbook, study guide, practice exam, and all instruction. Academic credit is available.
For more information, contact Erin Bransford, Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator, at orndorf@pdx.edu or 503.725.2959.
Personal Training Remote Prep Course
Class Dates: March 30 - May 27, 2021
Zoom Class Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Class Fee: $599 for Campus Rec members; $999 for non-members
Registration Opens: Registration opens Monday, February 22 at 8 a.m. for PSU students. If space allows, non-student registration will open on Wednesday, March 24 at 8 a.m. Register at Member Services between 7:00 am-10:00 am, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, and 3:30 pm-7:30 pm Monday through Friday.
Registration Closes: Tuesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. or when the class is full. Limited to the first 20 registrants.
Course Description: This remote course prepares you to become a certified Personal Trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and provides you with the skills needed to become a Personal Trainer for Campus Rec. Topics include anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, health screening, fitness assessment, program planning and progression, injury prevention, special populations, and more. Cost includes exam fee and all study materials. Academic credit is available. Limited to the first 20 registrants.
For more information, contact Erin Bransford, Fitness & Wellbeing Coordinator, at orndorf@pdx.edu or 503.725.2959.
Group X & PT Cohort Programs
Campus Rec's Group X and Personal Training cohort programs assist underrepresented students with entering the personal training and group fitness fields. Cohort programs reduce barriers to participation by providing free entry into certification courses, mentorship and pathways to employment at Campus Rec, and career paths post graduation.
Group X Cohort Program
Supporting Underrepresented Students Entering the Group Fitness Field
Campus Rec's Group Exercise (Group X) Cohort Program assists underrepresented students with entering the group fitness field. The cohort program offers free entry into the ACE Group Fitness Instructor Training (GFIT) Course ($299 value), mentorship from current Group X Instructors, a pathway to employment at Campus Rec, and access to career paths post graduation. Visit our Employment webpage to learn more about the Group X Cohort Program.
Personal Training Cohort Program
Supporting Underrepresented Students Entering the Personal Training Field
The Personal Training (PT) Cohort Program assists underrepresented students with entering the personal training field. The cohort program offers free entry into the ACE Personal Training Prep Course ($599 value), mentorship from Campus Rec trainers, a pathway to employment at Campus Rec, and access to career paths post graduation. Visit our Employment webpage to learn more about the PT Cohort Program.
Fitness On-The-Go
Are you a part of a student organization, department, or team at PSU? Looking for a team-building or bonding activity where you can have fun and be healthy? Fitness On-the-Go aims to fill a growing need exhibited by the PSU community to access private fitness classes and events for a specific group. With very limited open facility space within the Rec Center, Fitness On-the-Go allows for instructors to travel to various spaces across campus and teach Group X classes with ease. This program may also eliminate barriers to Group X participation by bringing Group X classes to a convenient location with familiar faces. Fitness On-the-Go is a great option for group team building, stress management, exercise, and fun!
Opportunities: Class types include: Power Vinyasa Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Bootcamp, Zumba, and HIIT. Special requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis and will be accommodated if possible. Groups must coordinate their own space reservation on campus but suggested locations and reservation instructions can be provided upon request.
Price: $20/class (classes can be 30-60 mins and cost is the same for all group sizes and class lengths)
To get started: Please submit a Fitness On-the-Go Form, and the Group X Student Coordinator will get back to you within two business days. Note: A minimum of two weeks notice is required.
Contact info: If you have additional questions please contact Charlotte Kline, Group X Student Coordinator, at chakline@pdx.edu.