Local service guide
Physical Education and Coaching in Fort Wayne
For Physical Education and Coaching in Fort Wayne, choose the participant’s goal and venue before buying sessions. For adult fitness, Purdue University Fort Wayne publishes single-session training fees of $10 and $45 for different trainers, plus separate community membership charges. For a child, confirm age eligibility and ask about sport-specific instruction, supervision and safety procedures before arranging coaching. [1] [2]
Choose the instruction you need
Describe the outcome before asking for a price: learning lifting technique, developing an exercise routine, improving a sport skill or arranging movement instruction for your child. Tell the coach the participant’s age, experience, available days and preferred location. Ask them to explain how the first session would address that goal and how they would review progress.
PFW describes Taylor Pufahl as an ISSA-certified personal trainer and nutritionist who emphasizes barbell training and movement patterns. It describes Sebastien Wilson as an ACE-certified personal trainer and former Division I track athlete whose approach includes structured programming and athletic principles. Use those descriptions to ask about fit for your goal; do not choose from the fee alone. [1]
For a child’s physical education or private sport instruction, request a sample lesson plan, the intended age group and the coach’s approach to supervision. Ask how they adapt drills for a beginner and communicate with parents. Keep general fitness instruction, sport coaching and school physical education requirements distinct when discussing the scope.
Compare the session fee with the full commitment
As retrieved on October 14, 2026, PFW lists Taylor’s individual sessions at $45 for one, $160 for four, $296 for eight and $420 for twelve. It lists Sebastien’s sessions at $10 for one 60-minute session, $70 for eight and $95 for twelve. Taylor’s buddy session for two people costs $60. These are one institution’s published offers, not a citywide price range. [1]
PFW lists community fitness center membership at $35 monthly or $350 annually, and a daily guest pass at $10. Before paying for training, ask whether your booking requires membership or a guest pass and whether that charge sits outside the session fee. The fetched pages list access and training fees separately without resolving that question for each booking. [1] [2]
Request the package expiration date, refund terms, trainer substitution policy and permitted schedule changes in writing. Start with a single session if you need to assess the coach’s teaching style. Buy a package only after you can commit to the schedule and understand what happens to unused sessions.
Check youth coaching safety in the right setting
The Indiana Department of Education says the concussion law applies to students participating in interscholastic sports, including cheerleading. It recommends following those requirements for intramural or club sports but says doing so is not mandatory in those settings. Do not assume that a private coaching arrangement falls under the school-sport requirements; ask the organizer to identify the program’s setting. [3]
For interscholastic sports, the department identifies concussion awareness and heat-related prevention training for coaches and assistant coaches, along with sudden cardiac arrest and AED training. Football coaches have additional training requirements related to equipment fitting and tackling. Ask the coach to name the courses completed and explain how they would respond to a suspected concussion or heat illness. [3]
For private lessons, ask about current CPR/AED training, emergency contacts, parent observation, pickup arrangements and liability insurance. Share relevant exercise restrictions before the first lesson. If you need instruction following an injury, ask your treating clinician about restrictions and ask the coach how they will follow them.
Arrange access and protect your paid sessions
PFW’s group exercise classes are free for its students and current fitness center members. The university describes admission as first come, first served, with capacity limited by activity and space. If you want guided exercise without an individual training booking, compare a suitable class with private instruction and confirm the current schedule before travelling. [1]
PFW states that training sessions last one hour. A session counts as completed if you request an early finish or the trainer ends it early based on your fitness level. Its policy also says arrivals more than 15 minutes late lose the session. Allow time for check-in and speak with the trainer before booking if you need a shorter appointment. [1]
For a home visit or another venue, agree on the usable space, equipment, travel charges and who arranges access. Ask the coach to confirm the session length and cancellation terms in the same written quote. For youth instruction, include the supervising adult and pickup plan so the coach and family share the same expectations.
PFW published single-session training fees
Local details that affect your job
Gates Center access changes the youth planning decision
PFW offers fitness center memberships to community members, but it requires guests to be at least 18 and carry valid ID to use facilities or purchase membership and guest admission. If you are arranging coaching for a minor, confirm a suitable youth venue before choosing a trainer or paying for access. [2]
A PFW aqua class uses a separate venue
PFW identifies Turnstone at 3320 North Clinton Street as the location for its aqua class, rather than the campus fitness studio. It states that a guard attends the entire class. Confirm the class location and participation arrangements before planning transportation, especially if you are comparing pool exercise with gym instruction. [1]
Indiana school-sport paperwork needs a separate check
For interscholastic sports, Indiana’s education department says students and parents must receive concussion fact sheets and both must sign and return an acknowledgment to the coach. If your child’s coaching connects to a school team, ask who collects that acknowledgment and which school return-to-play procedure the coach follows. [3]
Match the arrangement to your goal
| Your situation | Arrangement to consider | Check before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Adult learning exercise technique | Individual personal training | Ask the named trainer for a lesson outline and confirm facility access charges. |
| Two adults wanting a shared appointment | PFW’s published $60 buddy session for two | Confirm that both participants’ goals and schedules suit a shared session. |
| Adult wanting guided group exercise | PFW classes free to students and current fitness center members | Confirm membership eligibility, class location and capacity; admission is first come, first served. |
| Parent arranging lessons for a minor | A coach and venue that accept the child’s age | PFW’s fitness center guest access requires age 18 or older and valid ID. |
| Child participating in school sports | Instruction coordinated with the school program | Ask about Indiana interscholastic coach training and concussion acknowledgment procedures. |
Your hiring checklist
- State the participant’s age, goal, experience and any exercise restrictions.
- Ask for credentials relevant to the proposed instruction and an outline of the first session.
- Confirm venue eligibility, accessibility, equipment and check-in arrangements.
- Get a written total that separates coaching, facility access, travel and equipment charges.
- Check package expiry, unused-session refunds, cancellations and late-arrival terms.
- For youth lessons, agree on parent observation, supervision, emergency contacts and pickup.
- Choose a first appointment you can attend before committing to a package.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should I budget for personal training?
PFW publishes individual single-session fees of $10 for Sebastien Wilson and $45 for Taylor Pufahl, with separate package schedules. Treat these as named local offers. Ask for your total, including any required facility access, before comparing them with another coach’s quote. [1] [2]
Can I book a child into the PFW fitness center?
PFW states that guests must be at least 18 and have valid ID to use fitness center facilities or purchase memberships and guest passes. Confirm a suitable youth program and venue before making a training arrangement for a minor. [2]
Does Indiana require concussion training for every private coach?
The cited education department guidance addresses interscholastic sports and distinguishes them from club and intramural sports. It does not establish a blanket requirement for every private coach. Ask your organizer which rules apply, then request details of the coach’s concussion, heat illness and emergency training. [3]
What happens if I cancel a PFW training session?
PFW requires 24 hours’ notice for a nonemergency cancellation. Contact the trainer or fitness center; failure to notify the center results in forfeiting the session. Ask how the trainer handles emergencies and package rescheduling before you pay. [1]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.