May 27, 2013
Four Kingaroy State High School students are looking for “victims” (ie willing participants!) who are keen to improve their health and fitness.
The students are completing a Certificate III in Fitness as a school-based apprenticeship with Tyrone Saul at You First Personal Training in Kingaroy.
The students attend the You First PT studio, in Kingaroy Street, one day a week.
They began their training in October last year and will graduate this year. They will then have the opportunity of extending their studies into Certificate IV.
As part of their course, the students hope to take a group of clients under their wings for the next six months.
“They will be responsible for developing and evaluating an exercise program for the clients and providing ongoing motivational support,” Tyrone said.
The participants will pay a discounted rate of $15 for a 45-minute session (however this session must occur sometime between 9:00am and 2:00pm on Thursdays) .
The sessions will focus on weight loss, cardiovascular fitness, strength training and general health and well-being.
“It is an opportunity for them to improve their health and well-being in a controlled environment,” Tyrone said.
“This is not a gym. This is a personal service as opposed to a facility.”
Tyrone was a teacher at Kingaroy State High School for eight years before branching out into his own company.
He now has a studio on the Sunshine Coast but feels a special relationship with Kingaroy and the local high school.
He has been working with students from the school for three years.
“There is a culture at the school that is instilled into the kids. They are outstanding,” he said.
“This is a bridging opportunity for the students which provides a real-life experience which can be utilised after they leave school.”
He aims for each student to have a portfolio of five clients.
“They will be responsible for those people. This is a big opportunity for the community to be involved,” he said.
People interested in taking part should contact Tyrone on 0409-321-339.
