Guided Movement

(Strategy 2: Trusted Exercise Specialists)

Need guidance getting started? Connect with qualified professionals who can help you move safely and confidently. From personal trainers and group fitness instructors to wellness professionals, these experts are here to help you reach your goals.

Content suggestions:

Who are trusted exercise / movement specialists?

Help students understand who can guide them and why it matters. – reinforces credibility and builds confidence in seeking guidance

Short educational overview introducing campus professionals (i.e. certified personal trainers, group fitness instructors, etc.)

“trusted exercise specialists are trained professionals who understand how to help you move safely, effectively and in ways that support your unique goals, abilities and health needs.”

What to expect when working with a specialist

A step-by-step visual or accordion-style explainer: 

Initial conversations about goals & preferences

Discussion of movement history, comfort level or concerns

Personalized guidance or class recommendations

Ongoing support & adjustments

Choosing the right type of support

Help students find best fit for their needs – comparison-style guide (provides autonomy & individualized choices)

One-on-one training: personalized, private, confidence-building

Group fitness: social, structured, motivational

Wellness coaching: behavior change, stress management, balance

Movement workshops / clinics: skill-based learning

Guided movement for different goals & identities (supports inclusion & representation, reinforces that guidance is not just for athletes)

Short educational blurbs for different student needs

Beginners or those returning to movement

Students managing stress or anxiety

Students with disabilities or health conditions

Busy or commuter students