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Advanced Diploma/Certificate in English for Health & Fitness (ADHF). Elisabeth German, M.A. ADHF Program Coordinator/ Program Instructor. What is ADHF?. Get your English into shape in combination with career-focused studies
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Advanced Diploma/Certificate in English for Health & Fitness (ADHF) Elisabeth German, M.A.ADHF Program Coordinator/ Program Instructor
What is ADHF? • Get your English into shape in combination with career-focused studies • You’ll earn U.S. university credit and gain valuable skills for an active and healthy future • Secure U.S. university transfer credit for future studies
What is ADHF? • Intensive classes focused on topics in the health, fitness, and sports fields • SPINs open only to ADHF students • Includes volunteering in a health & fitness- related company: Experience of English-language practice in an American business setting
ADHF Classes • The ADHF program includes: • 3 ADHF SPINS/term • Ongoing General English/Cambridge Classes • Total of 16 classes/week • 1 Free Cambridge Exam
ADHF SPINS • Introduction to Health & Fitness Studies • Key Concepts of Health & Fitness • Issues in Health, Fitness, & Wellness • Key Medical Concepts for the Fitness Practitioner • Introduction to Sports Psychology • Communication Strategies • Volunteership
Volunteership • Help in finding a company that interests you, interview skills, resume, cover letter, etc. • Work 50+ hours with that company, practicing English language skills in an American business setting • Receive special volunteership certificate • Previous companies include: • The Arena Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Gym, • American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), • Fitness Quest 10, Shape Up Gym, Mesa Rim
ADHF Program Excursions • Hospital tour • College Health/Fitness Lectures • Olympic Training Center • Fitness Center Tour • Beach volleyball • Beach boot camp • Yoga Studio • Farmers market • Surfing • Disc Golf • Kayaking • Healthy Cooking Class • Paddle boarding * Some not included in ADHF fees
Requirements • Upper Intermediate 1 or above (B2-1) • Intensive booking • Must be here at least 16 weeks • Desire to learn more about health, fitness & sports • Great attitude • Hard worker (classes are intensive and require 90% attendance, A- or better)
Why join the program? • Interest in: Health, Fitness, Nutrition, Sports • 16 weeks = Advanced Certificate for Health & Fitness • U.S. University Credits, Hult University: 6 months = earn up to 9 credits + Advanced Certificate for Health & Fitness 9 months = earn up to 15 credits + Advanced Diploma for Health & Fitness
Why join the program? • Study in a university affiliated program • Challenge your English by taking subject courses that are offered at the first-year university level • U.S. University credits through Hult International Business School, which was named by the Financial Times to the list of 100 Top Business Schools in 2011 • Possible career path/current career…
Health & Fitness Careers • Athletic Trainer • Physical Education Instructor • Fitness Instructor • Corporate Wellness/Fitness Club Manager • Sports Coach/Manager • Personal Trainer • Sports Medicine Doctor • Physical Therapist • Nurse • Health Educator • Nutritionist • Registered Dietitian • Strength & Conditioning Coach
Questions? • Email: Elisabeth.German@ef.com • Check out our website at: www.EFSanDiegoMEHF.weebly.com