Physical Education and Coaching in Lincoln

Choose the instruction you need

Describe the outcome before contacting a coach: learning exercise technique, building a repeatable home routine, sharing fitness sessions with a partner, or developing a child’s sport skills. Include the participant’s age, current activity level, available equipment and preferred location. Ask the coach to explain what you will practice and how they will review progress.

UNL describes its personal training as individualized exercise programming with certified trainers. Its onboarding includes paperwork, trainer pairing and an introductory package before you purchase further sessions. Consider that route for an exercise-programming goal; for a youth sport request, ask prospective coaches about the specific sport, age group and teaching approach. [1]

Compare the full purchase price

UNL publishes follow-on personal-training packages of three sessions for $111, five for $175 and ten for $320. It lists the corresponding prices as $37, $35 and $32 per session. These are one institution’s published fees, so use them as a local reference when reviewing quotes rather than a citywide market rate. [1]

Ask each coach for session length, package total, payment timing, expiration date and cancellation terms. Request separate amounts for travel, venue access and equipment rental if those apply. Compare the amount you must pay upfront as well as the session rate. Choose a package you can attend within its stated terms.

UNL also lists buddy training: an introductory consultation and two one-hour sessions cost $70 per person, while five buddy sessions cost $112 per person and ten cost $209 per person. Ask staff how they pair participants and handle a session when one partner cannot attend before purchasing. [1]

Resolve campus access before booking

UNL’s membership rules matter if you plan to train on campus. Friends of Nebraska membership requires an active Nebraska Alumni Association membership for at least one household member. Non-employee guests need an active member sponsor, and UNL lists a day pass at $12. Ask staff which access arrangement applies to your training appointment and whether you need to purchase it in addition to instruction. [2]

For guest access, UNL requires the sponsor’s valid UNL ID and the guest’s government-issued photo ID, with an exception for children under 15. Guests under 19 need a parent or legal guardian to sign the waiver. If you are arranging sessions for a child, confirm the attendance and guardian requirements before selecting a time. [2]

Arrange a family or community class

UNL accepts private group-fitness requests from campus and community groups. You can request a Campus Recreation room, subject to availability, or host at your own location. For groups of 1 to 25, UNL lists $60 for a one-time class and $50 for a recurring class. These are class prices rather than individual personal-training prices. [3]

Submit the request at least 10 days before the first proposed class. UNL requires all participants to sign its waiver before the class begins and states that its certified instructors have coverage through the Campus Recreation insurance policy. Ask staff to confirm the activity, duration, room or home setup, equipment and final charge. [3]

For a home session, send the instructor a description of the usable floor space and available equipment. Discuss access needs and who will attend. Ask whether the instructor can adapt activities for different ability levels, and agree on a weather alternative if you propose an outdoor location.

Review the coach and first-session plan

Ask an independent coach for the name of their certification, current CPR and AED training, and evidence of liability insurance. For youth instruction, ask about parent observation, communication with children and supervision arrangements. Request an example of how the coach would teach the skill you want to learn.

Tell the coach about movement restrictions and any instructions you have received from a healthcare professional. Ask how they would adapt the proposed exercises and when they would refer you back for medical guidance. Before committing to further sessions, review the first-session plan, practice assignments and the method you will use to assess progress together.

UNL follow-on personal-training package rates

Choose a format and confirm the booking conditions

Your hiring checklist

1. Write down the participant’s goal, age, activity level and preferred training format.
2. Ask the coach to describe a first session suited to that goal.
3. Confirm venue eligibility and any separate access charge before paying.
4. Request a written total covering instruction, travel and equipment.
5. Review certification, CPR and AED training, and insurance with the coach.
6. Agree on cancellation, package expiration and missed-session terms.
7. For youth sessions, confirm guardian attendance and communication arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does UNL charge to start personal training?

UNL lists an introductory package at $105 for a consultation and two one-hour training sessions. Staff then arrange paperwork and trainer pairing. Confirm your facility access and any additional access purchase before paying. [1] [2]

Can I use campus facilities without being a student?

UNL offers several membership categories, including Friends of Nebraska with Alumni Association eligibility. Non-employee guests need an active member sponsor. Ask member services which route fits your circumstances and the proposed coaching appointment. [2]

Can I arrange a fitness class at my home?

UNL says community groups can request private group fitness at their own location. Submit a request at least 10 days ahead, then confirm space, equipment, class duration and participant waivers with staff. [3]

What should I ask before hiring a youth coach?

Ask about experience teaching the child’s sport and age group, parent observation, supervision, insurance and emergency arrangements. Request a lesson plan that explains the skill, practice activities and how you and the coach will review progress.