advanced diploma/certificate in english for health & fitness (adhf) elisabeth german, m.a. adhf...

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 SPINS1. Introduction to Health & Fitness Studies

2. Key Concepts of Health & Fitness

3. Issues in Health, Fitness, & Wellness

4. Key Medical Concepts for the Fitness Practitioner

5. Introduction to Sports Psychology

6. Communication Strategies

7. 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