NationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc.

INFORMATIONCATALOG

Volume16January2017-January2018

Main Campus*: 809 S. Orlando Ave Suite K

Winter Park, FL 32789 844-NPTIFIT (844-678-4348)

www.nptiflorida.edu

Branch Campus: 8411 Sunstate Street

Tampa, FL 33634

*Main Campus accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

04/13/2017

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LicensedbytheCommissionforIndependentEducation,FloridaDepartmentofEducationLicense# 2442

AdditionalinformationregardingthisinstitutionmaybeobtainedbycontactingtheCommissionat:

325WestGainesStreet,Suite1414Tallahassee,Florida32399-0400888-224-6684tollfree

CorporateOfficers:PresidentPatrickShermanDirector:PattySherman

NationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc.isownedby:PatrickShermanandislicensedinthestateofFloridaasaFloridaCorporation.

Disclosure:NationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc.reservestherighttochangeprograms,startdates,tuition,ortocancelprograms.AnychangeswillbemadeafterapprovalfromtheStateCommissionforIndependentEducationandwillbestapledtothiscatalog.Studentswillabidebyrulesofthecatalogenrollmentagreementofthedatetheyenrolled.

AcopyofthisStudentCatalogisavailablepriortoenrollment.

Dateofthisprinting:2017,Florida

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

NationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc..................................................................4Purpose,History,EducationalPhilosophyandObjectives,

Programs…...............................................................................................................4-5PersonalFitnessTraining,ProgramObjective,ProgramDescription,Award

ACCSCAccreditation .................................................................................................. 6Admissions ................................................................................................................. 6-7

Requirements,Language,HighSchoolRequirement,TransferofCredit,InternationalStudents

DescriptionofInstitution ........................................................................................... 7-8Classrooms,InstitutionResourceCenter,EquipmentandSuppliesTextbooks,otherresources

EnrollmentProcedures.............................................................................................8-9PersonalInterview,AcceptancebyInstitution

StudentServices…....................................................................................................9-10CorporatePolicyforStudentswithDisabilities,StudentRecords/Transcripts,Academicadvisement,FinancialAidAdvisement,PersonalAdvisement/CounselingCareerServices/Placement

AcademicInformationandStandardsofProgress...................................................10-12Syllabi,Attendance,Absences,Tardiness,Make-UpWork,LeavesofAbsence/Withdrawal,Probation,Reentry,Graduation,Grading,Termination,OfficialWithdrawals,UnofficialWithdrawals,ChangesMadebytheInstitution,ProgramCompletionTime

FinancialAssistanceAvailabletoStudents..............................................................13-17Entrance/ExitCounseling,FederalDirectLoanCancellation,Federal(TitleIV)RefundPolicy,ReturnofTitleIVFinancialAidRefundPolicy

SatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicy.....................................................................18-21CumulativeGradePointAverage,HoursEarned,MaximumLengthofStudy,FinancialaidAcademicStanding,SAPReviews,FinancialAidWarning,FinancialAidProbation,AppealsandRe-EstablishingAid,AttemptedClockHours,EarnedClockHours,IncompleteClockHours,GradeChanges,MaximumTimeFrame

GeneralInformation.................................................................................................21-24Conduct,DressCode,FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct,DrugFreeInstitution,NoSmokingInstitution,SexualHarassmentandAntiHazingPolicy,UnresolvedDisputes/GrievanceProcedures

CalendarofClassesandClassClockHours................................................................24-2518-WeekResidentialProgramCalendar,ScheduleFormats,StartandEndDates,Holidays

TuitionInformation...................................................................................................25ProgramCostGraduationandPlacementRates .............................................................................. 25-26RefundandCancellationPolicy................................................................................26InstitutionalTuitionandFeeRefundPolicyCopyrightInfringement ............................................................................................. 27-29Drug&AlcoholAbusePreventionProgram&CampusSafety&SecurityReport….29AdministrationandFaculty…...................................................................................30CourseOutlines….....................................................................................................31-33

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NATIONALPERSONALTRAININGINSTITUTE,INC.PurposeNational Personal Training Institute programs are designed to offer a comprehensivepersonalfitnesstrainingprogramtogivestudentsskillstobecomeasuccessfulPersonalTrainer.Trainingincludesclassroominstructionplussupervised,hands-ongymtime.Theprogramisalsosuitableforthosewhoareaddingskillstotheirprofessionashealthcareworkersinnursing,physicaloroccupationaltherapy,oranyotherrelatedfield.EducationalPhilosophyandObjectivesNationalPersonalTrainingInstituteiscommittedtoofferingcomprehensivecoursestobecomeaPersonalTrainerandpreparegraduatestoentertheworkforce.Ourcurriculumisgearedtotheneedsoftoday'shealth-mindedpeople.SuccessfulcompletionofthePersonalFitnessTrainingProgramleadstoadiplomathatqualifiesgradstopracticeasapersonalfitnesstrainerinhealthclubs,vacationresorts,spas,privatepractices,fitnesscenters,corporateprograms,hotels,countryclubs,cruiseships,andwithathleticteams.HistoryNational Personal Training Institute, Inc. was established in 2001. Since our doorsopened we have solely focused on science-based physical education, training andfitness.Developedwithacollege-levelcurriculumtoprovidethemostin-depthPersonalFitness education in the country. NPTI officially became accredited by ACCSC in 2014andshortlythereafterbecameeligibleforparticipationinFederalStudentAidprogramsin 2016. National Personal Training Institute, Inc. is dedicated to the evolution ofpersonalfitnesstraining.PROGRAMSOneclockhourequals50minutesoftrainingtime.Coursesarecompletedsequentiallyasoffered.ThecoursenumbersarebasedoncoursecodesestablishedbyNPTIanddonotrelatetostatecommonnumberingsystems.PersonalFitnessTraining-600HoursTheNationalPersonalTrainingInstituteofferscomprehensivefitnesscoursesdesignedtofurther your knowledge in body building, exercise physiology, weight management,weighttraining,andpersonaltraining.Ourtrainingprogramsarehands-onthroughoutgiving students opportunities to experience being a Personal Fitness Trainer. Practicesessionsoccurwithinthefirstweek.ProgramObjectivesUponcompletionofthisprogramgraduateswillbeabletoseekentry-levelemploymentasapersonaltraineratgyms,spas,resorts,andotherplaceswherehealthandfitnessisofferedandpersonaltrainersarehired.StudentswillbeabletodesignandimplementasafeandeffectivePersonalFitnessTrainingprogramspecifictoeachclient. Theywillalsobeabletoperformnutritionalconsultation.

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ProgramDescriptionThePersonalFitnessTrainingincludes:Theory,100clockhoursofAnatomy&Physiology,100clockhoursofNutrition,andhands-onpracticalgyminstruction.

Courses: Theory LabPF101 LegalGuidelines&BusinessManagement 18 PF102 HealthScreening&FitnessEvaluations 8 PF103 CardioFitnessTraining 24 PF104 MuscularStrength&Endurance 3 PF105 StrengthTrainingProgramDesign(Practical) 160PF106 Communication&Teaching 2 PF107 Flexibility&Stretching 6 PF108 HumanAnatomy&Physiology 100 PF109 Nutrition 100 PF110 MusculoskeletalInjury/Emergencies/Rehabilitation 10 PF111 PersonalTrainingAdvertising&Marketing 25 PF112 Adherence&Motivation 3 PF113 CoreTraining&Stabilization 12 PF114 ResistanceTrainingSystems 12 PF115 Biomechanics 3 PF116 ExerciseMetabolism 4 PF117 SpecialHealthConcerns 2 PF118 Supplementation 6 PF119 CPR&FirstAid 5 PF120 SpecialPopulations 30 PF121 FinalReviewandTest(Theory) 9 PF122 FinalReviewandTest (Practical) 8PF123 PracticalApplication 50

TOTALSTheory382,Practicum/lab218,Total600 382 218AwardDiploma

382TheoryHours218LabHours600TotalHours

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ACCREDITEDBYTHEACCSCNPTIOrlandoisaccreditedbytheAccreditingCommissionofCareerSchoolsandColleges(ACCSC).Whatisaccreditation?Accreditationgenerallymeansthatacollegeorschoolhasbeenevaluatedbyagroupofeducators,andmeetstheaccreditingagency'sstandards.ThisprocessisVOLUNTARYforthecollege;itisnot"required."However,accreditationis(1)requiredforfinancialaideligibility,(2)easilyrecognizedbypotentialemployers,and(3)acknowledgedbyothercolleges,universities,orschools,whichmayallowforthetransferofcredits,acceptanceintoanotherschool,andothereducation-relatedopportunities.Beawarethatsomeso-called"accreditingagencies"maynotberecognizedbytheU.S.DepartmentofEducation.Acurrentlistingofrecognized"accreditingagencies"maybefoundontheUSDepartmentofEducation'swebsite.CheckwiththeDOEofficebeforeyousendmoneytoanycollege,evenifitclaimstobeaccredited.ADMISSIONSAdmissionisopentoanyqualifiedapplicant.Noqualifiedpersonmaybeexcludedfromenrollment in National Personal Training Institute based on age, race, gender, color,creed,ormaritalstatustotheextentofthelaw,disability,ornationalorigin.RequirementsApplicantsmustmeetthefollowingrequirementsforconsiderationforadmission:ü Beatleast18yearsorolderandpossessadesireandabilitytobecomeapersonal

trainer.ü Haveahighschooldiploma,GED,orrecognizedequivalentofahighschooldiplomaü Haveapersonalorphoneinterview.ü SubmitanApplication.ü Submitasignedenrollmentagreementü Presentmedicalcertificateorletterfromaphysicianindicatinggoodhealth,ifyou

haveapriorexistingmedicalcondition.AdmissionGuidelines:

• Eachapplicantisinformedofthenatureofthetrainingprovided.Thisincludesallresponsibilitiesanddemandsoftheprogram

• AdmissionstandardsareappliedconsistentlytoALLapplicants.• President and/or Institution Director will verify that each applicantmeets theminimumrequirements listaboveANDpossesses theabilityandskills tocompletethe training.

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Thecatalogandtheenrollmentagreementconstituteabindingcontractbetweenthestudent and National Personal Training Institute, Inc. Please read carefully prior tosigningtheEnrollmentAgreement.LanguageAllcoursesareofferedonlyinEnglish.HighSchool/SecondarySchoolTranscriptsTheminimumacademicrequirementforadmissionisthecompletionofhighschoolorsecondaryschool.Thehighschoolorsecondarydocumentationisrequiredevenifyouhavecollegeoruniversitywork.Atranscript(recordofsubjects/coursesandgrades)andverificationofgraduationisrequired.Thedocument(s)mustrepresenttheequivalenceofhighschoolgraduationintheU.S.AlldocumentsnotwritteninEnglishmustbesubmittedalongwithacertifiedEnglishtranslation.PleasecontactAdmissionsforthespecificdocumentsrequired.TransferofCreditNationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc.doesnotacceptcreditoradvancedstandingforprevious education or training. Students may wish to continue their training aftergraduation. Some NPTI credits may be transferable to other schools. However, thegraduate must contact the school s/he is transferring to as each school has its ownrequirementsregardingtransfercredit.ThereisnoguaranteeofTransferofCreditfromNPTItoanotherinstitution.InternationalStudentsPleasereviewtheInternationalStudentInformationPacket.DESCRIPTIONOFINSTITUTIONClassroomsClassesareconductedinclassroom/collegeenvironmentlocatedat809S.OrlandoAve,Suite K-O,Winter Park, FL. The practical part of the Personal Fitness Training is alsoconductedonsite.Theclassroomcanaccommodateupto40students.Thetotalspaceis6,451squarefeetandincludesagym,administrativeoffices,andclassrooms. Teachingisdonethroughlecture,video,practicaldemonstration,hands-onexperiences,andwrittenmaterial.

InstitutionResourceCenterThe institution resource center is appropriate to the programs offered. It containsinstructionalvideos,journals,texts,technicalmanuals,referencebooks,magazines,andvideoandaudio tapesonpersonal fitness.Studentsand instructorsmayuse resourcecentermaterialswhileoncampus.Noneofthecoursesrequirethestudenttousethe

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resourcecenter.ThehoursoftheCenterarethehoursNPTIisopenforclassesandduringbusinesshours,whichare8:00amto4:30pmMondaythroughFriday.EquipmentandSuppliesforPersonalFitnessTrainingProgramEquipment: AssortedAnatomicalCharts AssortedTrainingVideos

Skeleton AssortedFreeWeightsSkinfoldCalipers WeightTrainingBenchesTapeMeasure 12”AerobicStepsBloodPressureCuffs MetronomeStethoscope TimerScale ExerciseMatTV/DVD HeavyEquipmentExerciseMachines–Gym

Textbooks: NPTI’sFundamentalsofFitnessandPersonalTraining,1stEdition,ISBN#978-1-45042381-6(TimHenriques.Copyright2014HumanKinetics)WilliamsBasicNutritionandDietTherapy,14thEdition,ISBN#978-0-323-08347-8(StaciNix.Copyright2013,Mosby)IllustratedEssentialsofMusculoskeletalAnatomy,5thEdition,ISBN#978-0-935157-07-9(Sieg&Adams.Copyright2009Megabooks,Inc.)

OtherResources:SportScience(televisionseries);MobilityWOD;TRXCoreMembership;AppleTVWeusecontemporaryexerciseequipmentand learningmaterials foraneffectiveandcomfortablelearningenvironment.Pleasebringthefollowingunlessotherwisenotedincourseliterature:Paperornotebook,penorpencil,lunchorsnackifdesired,workoutclothes,towelENROLLMENTPROCEDURESThe first step in the enrollment process is to tour the institution and meet with anadmissionsrepresentative.PersonalInterviewA personal interview with each applicant is required prior to acceptance into anyprogram. The personal interview gives the institution an opportunity to evaluate theapplicantanddetermineeligibility.

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AcceptancebyInstitutionTheapplicantwillbeinformedoftheadmissionsdecisionattheendoftheinterviewandafterreviewandacceptanceofrequireddocuments.STUDENTSERVICESCorporatePolicyforStudentswithDisabilitiesInorderforstudentstogetspecialaccommodations,theymustdisclosetheirdisabilitytoNPTIinwriting.NPTImusthavewrittendocumentationfromthestudent’sphysicianorpsychologistofthetypeofdisabilityandwhat,ifany,accommodationsarerequiredforthestudent.NPTIfollowsSection504oftheRehabilitationActanddoesnotdiscriminateorexcludeindividualswithdisabilitiesfromattendingtheprogram.StudentRecords/TranscriptsStudentrecordsareretainedperpetuallyattheinstitution.Recordsofacademicprogressarefurnishedtothestudent. Onetranscriptisprovidedtostudentsupongraduationandfulfillment of tuition obligations. Additional official and unofficial transcripts areavailabletostudentsuponwrittenrequestandforafeeof$10.00.Studentrecordswillbeprovidedtopotentialemployersonlyafterawrittenrequesthasbeenmadebytheindividualstudent. Computerrecordsarebackedupweeklyandstoredoffcampus.Forthosestudentswhoaredeniedentry,dismissedorterminatedfromNPTI,recordswillberetained permanently.AcademicAdvisementAcademic advisement consists of determining whether the applicant has anunderstandinginareassuchasbodybuilding,exercisephysiology,weightmanagement,weighttrainingandpersonaltraining.FinancialaidAdvisementNPTIOrlandooffersFinancialAidatthistime.TheFinancialAidAdministratorprovidesinformationaboutfinancialaid.

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PersonalAdvisement/CounselingInstructors and staff will assist students who seem to be having academic difficultypreventing them from success. The faculty and staff are available by appointment orinformallytomeetwithstudents.Ifrequired,studentsmaybereferredtoprofessionalservicesinthecommunity.CareerServices/JobPlacementAssistanceJobPlacementServicesorassistanceshallbeprovidedtoallgraduateswithoutadditionalcharge. No guarantee of placement directly or indirectly is implied. The NationalPersonalTrainingInstituteemploysafull-timejobplacementcounselorwhomaintainsacurrent listing of available positions, seeks to locate potential employers, and assistsgraduates with placement. Every effort is made to help graduates find suitableemployment; however, National Personal Training Institute cannot promise orguaranteeemploymenttoanyone.ACADEMICINFORMATIONANDSTANDARDSOFPROGRESSSyllabiOnthefirstdayofclassstudentsreceiveacopyofthecoursesyllabiandcourseoutlines.Thestudentcatalogisavailableoneweekpriortoclassesbeginning.Studentsalsoreceiveacatalogatthetimeofenrollment.AttendanceDailyattendance isrequired.Adailyreport isaccuratelykeptontrainees’attendance.Excessivetardinessandabsenteeismwillbecauseforpossibleinterruptionoftraining.Occasionallysituationsoccurthatconflictwithtraining.Thefollowingareguidelines.AbsencesExcusedandnon-excusedabsencesareconsideredthesamewhencomputingmaximumnumberofallowableabsences.UnsatisfactoryAttendance iswhenastudent isabsentmorethan30%ofthescheduledclasstime.Ifastudenthasunsatisfactoryattendanceuponthestatedevaluationpoint(s),thestudentisplacedonProbationuntilthefollowingconditionsaremet:ü Thestudentestablishessatisfactoryprogressormeetstheconditionsofprobation.ü Thestudenthascorrectedtheproblemsthatcausedtheunsatisfactoryattendance.ü Thestudenthassatisfactorilycompletedworkmissedbecauseoftheabsenceeither

by repeating the session(s) missed or performing required work outlined by theinstructor.

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TardinessLateness or leaving class is documented on the quarter hour. Over two hours’ earlydepartureequalsonefulldayabsence.Make-upWorkMake-upworkisrequiredforanyabsence.Hoursofmake-upworkwillnotbeacceptedashoursofclassattendance.Teststhatarenottakenasaresultofanabsencemustbemadeupwithinatimeframedeterminedbytheinstructor.LeavesofAbsence/WithdrawalAstudentmaybegrantedaleaveofabsenceforamaximumof120days.Arequestforleavemustbeinwriting.Astudentwhoisnotmakingsatisfactoryacademicprogress,hasbeenplacedonprobationstatus,thatrequestsaleaveofabsencewillalsoreturnonthesamestatus.Astudentwhoseleaveisapproved,isreasonablyexpectedtoreturninthesameweekofinstruction,asthestudent’slastdateofattendancefellwithin.ThisdatemustbespecifiedinthestudentswrittenrequesttothecollegeDirector.Ifthestudentdoesnotre-enterwithinthespecifiedtime,orattendsanothercollege/institution andreceivesfederalstudentaid,thestudent’senrollmentagreementwillbeterminatedands/hewill be granted a refund according to the refund policy. TheWithdrawal date isdeterminedbythelastdatethestudentattendedclass.ProbationAstudentwillbeplacedonAcademicProbationifatanypointwhereastudentfailstomeetsatisfactoryacademicprogressstandards.Re-EntryAstudentwhohaswithdrawnorhasbeenterminatedandwantstore-entertheirtrainingprogram must notify the Institution Director and follow the required admissionprocedures.AstudentwhowasterminatedforanyreasoncanmeetwiththeInstitutionDirector and show why s/he should be re-admitted and how the student will meetprogramrequirements.Thedecisionof the InstitutionDirectorwillbemadebasedonthe studentmeeting program requirements. The timeframe for reentrymust be 180daysfromdateofwithdrawalorterminationforresidentstudents.GraduationGraduationceremoniesareheldaftereachsession.Uponsatisfactorycompletionofallacademicrequirementsandtuitionobligations, thestudent isawardedaDiplomaandtranscript.Additionaltranscriptsmayberequestedatafeeof$10.00each.GradingStudents must maintain a grade average of 70% or better in order to satisfactorilycompletetheirprograms.Gradesfortestsandprojectsareasfollows:

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A 90-100 ExcellentB 80- 89 GoodC 70- 79 AverageD 69- 60 FailureF 59-0 Failure

Bi-weeklytestsaregiventoevaluatestudentprogressintheclassroom.Studentswhoare having difficulty may repeat the module or practice work. During this time, thestudentistoworkwiththeinstructortoimprovethegrade.Gradescanbeimprovedbyre-takingexamsafterreviewingfailedsubjectmatter.Anexammaybere-takenatotalof2times.

Recordsofacademicprogressaremaintainedbytheinstitutionforuptosevenyears.

TerminationAnNPTI–Orlandostudentwillbeterminatedifthestudenthasunexcusedabsencesfor14 days consecutively or exhausts maximum completion timeframe of 150% of theprogram.OfficialWithdrawals:Studentsmustnotifythedirectorinwritingoftheirintentiontowithdrawfromtheprogram.Forpurposesofcancellation,thedateshallbethelastdayofattendance.UnofficialWithdrawals:DismissalPolicy–Studentswhofailtocomplywithattendance,academicrequirements,orthecodeofstudentconductaresubjecttodismissalbythedirector.Areviewandconferencewiththedirectorwillbescheduleduponinfraction.TheunexplainedabsenceofastudentfromNPTIformorethan14schooldaysshallconstitutenoticeofcancellationtoNPTI.Forpurposesofcancellation,thedateshallbethelastdayofattendance.ChangesmadebyInstitutionIftheinstitutioncancelsorchangesaprogramofstudyorlocationinsuchawaythatthestudentwhohasstartedisunabletocompletetraining,arrangementswillbemadeina timelymanner toaccommodate the student. If the institution isunable tomakealternative arrangements that are satisfactory to both parties, the institution willrefundallmoneypaidbythestudent.Anychangeswillbestapledtothecatalogand/orsenttostudentsandwillbeapprovedbytheCommissionforIndependentEducation.

ProgramCompletionTimeandMaximumTimeforCompletionThe standard completion time for the program is 18 weeks. For undergraduateprogramsmeasured inclockhourstheprogramlengthforcompletionwillnotexceed150percentofthestandardcompletionexpectation.Thisisrepresentedbycumulativenumber of clock hours and calendar time. (Example 18weeks, plus 9weeks, not toexceed27weeks).

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FINANCIALASSISTANCEAVAILABLETOSTUDENTSNPTIOrlandoiseligiblefortuitionassistanceforFederalStudentLoans/TitleIVFinancialAid.FormoreinformationaboutyourFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)e-document,tocompleteyourFAFSAapplication,orforotherinformationaboutPellGrants,StaffordLoans,andFederalStudentFinancialAid,pleasevisitwww.FAFSA.gov.BeadvisedthatALLFederalStudentFinancialAid(loansorgrants)BEGINwithcompletingtheFAFSAapplication.TheNPTIOrlandoschoolcodeis042505.**Pleasenote:Ifyourschoolingfallsduringacrossoverperiod,youwillberequiredtofilloutyourFAFSAforbothawardyears.AcrossoverperiodoccurswhenapaymentperiodstartsbeforeJuly1standyour2nddisbursementoccursafterJuly1st.Thisperiodoverlaps2awardyears.**StudentsReceivingTitleIV/FederalFinancialAid:AllstudentsreceivingFederalFinancialAidaresubjecttothetermsofthisStudentCatalogandtheStudentEnrollmentAgreement,“FederalFinancialAidReturnofTitleIVFundsPolicy”and“SatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicy”asitrelatestoqualifyingforfederalfunds,beingdisqualifiedforfederalfunds,andthereturnoffederalfunds.Ifyouarereceivingorexpecttoreceivefederalfunds(grantsorloans),youarerequiredtosigntheseaddendumsandacknowledgeyourunderstandingoftheircontents.Entrance/ExitCounselingforStudentsReceivingTitleIV/FederalFinancialAidLoans:AllFirst-timeborrowerswhoarereceivingfederalstudentloansmustcompleteanEntranceandallstudentswhoreceiveFederalDirectloansthroughNPTImustcompleteExitCounselingasaconditionofparticipatingintheTitleIVFederalStudentFinancialAidloanprogram.FailuretocompleteEntrancecounselingwillpreventyoufromsecuringyourloanandthereforemaypreventyoufromenrolling.WhenleavingNPTI,regardlessofthereasonthats/heleavesNPTI:graduation,expulsion,resignation,etc.“ExitCounselingGuideforFederalStudentLoanBorrowers”proceduresmustbefollowed.Ifthestudentfailstocompletetheexitcounselingforms,thiswillbereportedtotheU.S.DepartmentofEducationas“studentrefusedtocompleteexitcounseling”.FederalDirectLoanCancellationBeforeyourloanmoneyisdisbursed,youmaycancelallorpartofyourloanatanytimebynotifyingtheschool.Youdonothavetopayinterestortheloanfeeonthepartofyourloanthatyoutelltheschooltocancelwithinthesetimeframes.Ifyoureceivedanup-frontinterestrebateonyourloan,therebatedoesnotapplytothepartofyourloanthatyoutelltheschooltocancel.Yourloanwillbeadjustedtoeliminateanyinterest,loanfee,andrebateamountthatappliestotheamountoftheloanthatwascancelled.Ifyouasktheschooltocancelallorpartofyourloanoutsidethetimeframesdescribedabove,theschoolmayprocessyourcancellationrequest,butitisnotrequiredtodoso.

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Afteryourloanmoneyisdisbursed,therearetwowaystocancelallorpartofyourloan:

• Submitwrittenthatyouwanttocancelallorpartofthatloanwithin14daysafterthedatetheschoolnotifiesyouofyourrighttocancelallorpartoftheloan,

• Orbythefirstdayoftheschool’spaymentperiod,whicheverislater(theschool

cantellyouthefirstdayofthepaymentperiod).• Within120daysofthedatetheschooldisbursedyourloanmoney(bycrediting

theloanmoneytoyouroryourdependentstudent’saccountattheschool,bypayingitdirectlytoyou,orboth),youmayreturnallorpartofyourloantous.

• ContacttheDirectLoanServicingCenterforguidanceonhowandwheretoreturnyourloanmoney.Youdonothavetopayinterestortheloanfeeonthepartofyourloanthatyoureturnwithin120daysofthedatethatpartofyourloanisdisbursed.Ifyoureceivedanup-frontinterestrebateonyourloan,therebatedoesnotapplytothepartofyourloanthatyoureturn.Yourloanwillbeadjustedtoeliminateanyinterest,loanfee,andrebateamountthatappliestotheamountoftheloanthatyoureturn.

Federal(TitleIV)RefundPolicy:NPTIOrlandowilldeterminetheamountofTitleIVprogramassistancethatastudentearnsifhe/shewithdrawsfromNPTI.TheTitleIVprogramsthatarecoveredbythislaware:FederalPellGrants,IraqandAfghanistanServiceGrants,TEACHGrants,DirectLoans,DirectPLUSLoans,FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrants(FSEOGs),andFederalPerkinsLoans.Ifastudentcancelshis/hercontract,thecancellationdatewillbedeterminedbythepostmarkonwrittennotificationorthedatesaidinformationisdeliveredtoNPTI’sFinancialAidAdministrator/Directorinperson.Shouldanyaidbedisbursedpriortothestartofclass,allfundswillbereturnedinfulltotheappropriateagency.Thoughyouraidispostedtoyouraccountatthestartofeachperiod,youearnthefundsasyoucompletetheperiod.Ifyouwithdrawduringyourpaymentperiod,theamountofTitleIVprogramassistancethatyouhaveearneduptothatpointisdeterminedbyaReturntoTitleIvFundsformula.TheFinancialAidDepartmentadministerstheReturntoTitleIVFundsCalculation(R2T4).AllR2T4calculationsarebasedonthestudents’lastdateofattendanceasprovidedbythestudents’attendancerecords.TheR2T4determinestheamountofaidthatwasearnedandisbasedonthepaymentperiod.Afterthestudent,hascompleted60%ofthepaymentperiod,noreturnsaredue.TheR2T4iscompletedforallwithdrawalstodetermineifthestudentisapprovedforapostwithdrawaldisbursement.NPTIwilldeterminetheactualdatethestudentstartedthepaymentperiodandthelastdateofattendanceandwillfigurethescheduledclockhourswithinthatperiodoftime.Thenumberofclockhoursthestudentwasscheduledtocompletewithinthatpayment

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periodisdividedbythetotalnumberofclockhoursinthatpaymentperiodtodeterminepercentcompleted.ThedaysastudentwasonaLeaveofAbsencearenotincludedinthiscalculation.TheR2T4doesnotdictateNPTI’srefundpolicyandisnotbasedonthestudent’seducationcharges,onlythescheduledtimewithinthepaymentperiodinwhichthestudentdrops.ThispolicyisseparatefromNPTI’sInstitutionalRefundPolicy.AllstudentswhoutilizeTitleIVfundingwillhavetheR2T4calculationcompletedpriortocalculatingtheInstitutionalRefundPolicy.AstudentmayowefundsforunpaidchargestoNPTItocovereducationcharges.NPTIwillrefundanyunearnedTitleIVaidduewithinforty-five(45)daysofthedateofdetermination.Ifyoureceived(orNPTIorparentreceivedonyourbehalf)lessassistancethantheamountthatyouearned,youmaybeabletoreceivethoseadditionalfunds.Ifyoureceivedmoreassistancethanyouearned,theexcessfundsmustbereturnedbyNPTIand/oryou.Theamountofassistancethatyouhaveearnedisdeterminedonaproratabasis.Forexample,ifyoucompleted30%ofyourpaymentperiod,youearn30%oftheassistanceyouwereoriginallyscheduledtoreceive.Onceyouhavecompletedmorethan60%ofthepaymentperiod,youearnalltheassistancethatyouwerescheduledtoreceiveforthatperiod.ReturnofTitleIVFinancialAidPolicyThestudent’sresponsibilitiesinregardtotheReturntoTitleIVfundsareasfollows:

• ReturnunearnedTitleIVFundsthatweredisbursedtothestudentwhereinthestudentwasdeemedineligible,basedontheR2T4calculation

• Whenpossible,thestudentshouldnotifyNPTIinwritingofofficialwithdrawal.• Ifthestudentcancelstheirdecisiontowithdraw,thestudentmustnotifyNPTIin

writingwithinthreebusinessdaysofthedateoftheoriginalwithdrawal.• Allrequeststowithdraworcancelarequesttowithdrawmustbedeliveredto

NPTI’sfinancialaidoffice.• StudentborrowersoftheDirectStaffordLoansarerequiredtoattendor

completeanonlineExitInterviewbeforeleavingNPTI.

Ifyoudidnotreceiveallofthefundsthatyouearned,youmaybedueapost-withdrawaldisbursement.Ifyourpost-withdrawaldisbursementincludesloanfunds,NPTImustgetyourpermissionbeforeitcandisbursethem.Youmaychoosetodeclinesomeoralloftheloanfundssothatyoudon’tincuradditionaldebt.NPTImayautomaticallyusealloraportionofyourpost-withdrawaldisbursementofgrantfundsfortuition,fees,androomandboardcharges(ascontractedwithNPTI).NPTIneedsyourpermissiontousethepost-withdrawalgrantdisbursementforallotherschoolcharges.Ifyoudonotgiveyourpermission(someschoolsaskforthiswhenyouenroll),youwillbeofferedthefunds.However,itmaybeinyourbestinteresttoallowNPTIto

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keepthefundstoreduceyourdebtattheschool.TherearesomeTitleIVfundsthatyoumightbescheduledtoreceivethatcannotbedisbursedtoyouonceyouwithdrawbecauseofothereligibilityrequirements.Forexample,ifyouareafirst-time,first-yearundergraduatestudentandyouhavenotcompletedthefirst30daysofyourprogrambeforeyouwithdraw,youwillnotreceiveanyDirectLoanfundsthatyouwouldhavereceivedhadyouremainedenrolledpastthe30thday.Ifyoureceive(orNPTIorparentreceiveonyourbehalf)excessTitleIVprogramfundsthatmustbereturned,NPTImustreturnaportionoftheexcessequaltothelesserof:

1. yourinstitutionalchargesmultipliedbytheunearnedpercentageofyourfunds,or

2. theentireamountofexcessfunds.NPTImustreturnthisamountevenifitdidn’tkeepthisamountofNPTITitleIVprogramfunds.

IfNPTIisnotrequiredtoreturnalloftheexcessfunds,youmustreturntheremainingamount.Anyloanfundsthatyoumustreturn,you(oryourparentforaDirectPLUSLoan)repayinaccordancewiththetermsofthepromissorynote.Thatis,youmakescheduledpaymentstotheholderoftheloanoveraperiodoftime.Anyamountofunearnedgrantfundsthatyoumustreturniscalledanoverpayment.Themaximumamountofagrantoverpaymentthatyoumustrepayishalfofthegrantfundsyoureceivedorwerescheduledtoreceive.Youdonothavetorepayagrantoverpaymentiftheoriginalamountoftheoverpaymentis$50orless.YoumustmakearrangementswithNPTIortheDepartmentofEducationtoreturntheunearnedgrantfunds.Anystudentwhowithdrawsofficiallyorunofficiallywillbemadeawareofthepossibleconsequencesofwithdrawing.Forfinancialaidstudents,repaymentonFederalLoansbegins6monthsfromtheirlastdateofattendance.StudentswhotookafullLeaveofAbsence(LOA)andwhodidnotreturnfromtheLOAwillgointoimmediaterepayment.ForLOAstherepaymentwillbeeffectiveoftheinitialLOAdate.TheR2T4doesnotdictateNPTI’srefundpolicyandisnotbasedonthestudent’seducationcharges,onlythescheduledtimewithinthepaymentperiodinwhichthestudentdrops.ThispolicyisseparatefromNPTI’sInstitutionalRefundPolicy.AllstudentswhoutilizeTitleIVfundingwillhavetheR2T4calculationcompletedpriortocalculatingtheInstitutionalRefundPolicy.AstudentmayowefundsforunpaidchargestoNPTItocovereducationcharges.IfNPTIisrequiredtoreturnfederalfunds,NPTIwillreturnFederalAiddisbursedthatwascreditedtothestudent’saccountforthepaymentperiodinwhichthestudentwithdrew.NPTIwillrefundanyunearnedTitleIVaiddue

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withinforty-five(45)daysofthedateofdetermination,whichisnolaterthanfourteen(14) daysfromthelastdateofattendance.TitleIVRefundsareallocatedinthefollowingorder:

1. UnsubsidizedDirectStaffordLoans2. SubsidizedDirectStaffordLoans3. DirectPLUSLoans4. FederalPellGrantsforwhichareturnoffundsisrequired

IfNPTIisallowedapostwithdrawaldisbursement,NPTIwilladvisethestudentorparenttheyhavefourteen(14)calendardaysfromthedateNPTIsentnotificationtoacceptapostwithdrawaldisbursement.Astudentwhoqualifiesforapostwithdrawaldisbursementmustmeetthecurrentawardyearrequirementsandtimeframesforlatedisbursements.ApostwithdrawalforPellGrantsofwhichthestudentisawardedwillbedisbursedwithinforty-five(45)daysofthedateNPTIdeterminedthestudentwithdrew.Postwithdrawalloanfundsastudentacceptswillbemadewithinone-hundredandeighty(180)daysfromthedateNPTIdeterminedthestudentwithdrew.Studentsareconsideredtobewithdrawnif:

• astudentdoesnotcompletealltheclockhourswithinthescheduleprogramcompletiondates.

• astudentstopscomingtoclasswithorwithoutofficialnotification.

• astudentceasescomingtoclassandisnotscheduledtorestarttheprogramwithin45daysaftertheendoftheincompletemoduleorisnotonanapprovedleaveofabsence.

• astudentwhodidnotreturnfromeitheranapprovedoranunapprovedleaveofabsence.

TherequirementsforTitleIVprogramfundswhenyouwithdrawareseparatefromanyrefundpolicythatNPTImayhave.Therefore,youmaystillowefundstoNPTItocoverunpaidinstitutionalcharges.NPTImayalsochargeyouforanyTitleIVprogramfundsthatNPTIwasrequiredtoreturn.Ifyoudon’talreadyknowNPTI’srefundpolicy,youshouldaskNPTIforacopy.NPTIcanalsoprovideyouwiththerequirementsandproceduresforofficiallywithdrawingfromNPTI.IfNPTI’sInstitutionalRefundCalculationindicatesthestudentstillowesNPTI,thedebttoNPTImustbepaidinfullbeforethereleaseoftranscripts.IfyouhavequestionsaboutyourTitleIVprogramfunds,youcancalltheFederalStudentAidInformationCenterat1-800-4-FEDAID(1-800-433-3243).InformationisalsoavailableonStudentAidontheWebatwww.studentaid.ed.gov.

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SATISFACTORYACADEMICPROGRESSPOLICY:NationalPersonalTrainingInstituteisa600-hourclockhourprogramandassuchiseligibletoreceivefinancialaiddisbursementsin2installments;thefirstinstallmentduring0–300hoursofstudentattendanceandweeks.Thesecondinstallmentwhen

stthestudentcompleteshis/her301hourofattendanceandweeksandisdemonstratingsatisfactoryacademicprogress(SAP).Satisfactoryacademicprogressisdefinedasastudentmaintaininga70%attendancerateandaminimumGPAof2.0.SAPstandardsareappliedconsistentlytoallstudents.StudentsreceivingTitleIVFederalStudentFinancialAidaresubjecttotheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyasrequiredtocomplywiththeU.S.DepartmentofEducation.Thepolicyiswell-definedintermsofspecificminimumrequirementsforattendance,completionofassignments,academicperformance,participationinthepracticalprogram,andmaximumallowedtimetocompletethecourse.Thepolicyspecificallyprovidesstudentstatusdefinitionsfor:SAPmetorSAPnotmet.Satisfactoryacademicprogress(SAP)isdefinedasproceedingtowardsuccessfulcompletionofprogramrequirements.FederalregulationsrequirethatNPTIOrlandomonitorstheacademicprogressofeachapplicantforfinancialassistanceandthatNPTIOrlandocertifiesthattheapplicantismakingsatisfactoryacademicprogresstowardsearninghis/hercertificate.Financialaidrecipientsmustmaintainsatisfactoryprogressinthethreeareaslistedbelow:1. CumulativeGradePointAverage2. HoursEarned3. MaximumTimeLimitItistheNPTIstudent’sresponsibilitytostayinformedofTheNationalPersonalTrainingInstituteofOrlando’sSAPstandardsandtomonitortheirprogress.ForSAPpurposes,students’academicrecordsarereviewedbyNPTImanagementandthestudent’sprimaryinstructorattheendofeachpaymentperiod.FederalregulationsrequireNPTI–OrlandotoestablishStandardsofSatisfactoryAcademicProgress,involvingbothqualitative(cumulativegradepointaverage)andquantitative(hoursearnedcomparedtohoursattempted),andamaximumlengthofstudy.NPTIevaluatessatisfactoryacademicprogressandtheendofeachpaymentperiod.IfdeterminedattheendofthepaymentperiodastudentisnotmeetingtheSAP

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requirementsthestudentwillbenotifiedandplacedonFinancialAidProbation.IfthestudenthasbeenplacedonFinancialAidprobationthestudentwillberequiredtosubmitanacademicappeal.ThisrequirementappliestoallapplicantsforanyHEAprogramfundsincluding(asapplicabletoNPTIOrlandoandtotheNPTIstudent)FederalPellGrants,FederalWork-Study,theWilliamD.FordDirectLoanProgram,whichincludestheFederalStaffordandUnsubsidizedStaffordLoansforstudents,andFederalPLUSLoansforparentsofundergraduatestudents.ThesamestandardsmayapplytoallassistancefromtheStateofFloridaandallotheraidthatisdeterminedbytheScholarshipsandStudentAidOffice.TobeeligibleforfinancialaidatNPTI-Orlando,whetherornotaidwasreceivedinthepast,studentsmustbeincompliancewithallthreeofthefollowingareas:cumulativeGPA,hoursearned,andmaximumlengthofstudy.CumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA)StudentsmustmaintaintheminimumcumulativegradepointaverageofaC,or70%forsatisfactoryprogresstowardgraduationrequirements.HoursEarned(ComparedtoHoursAttempted)StandardtotalhoursforsuccessfulcompletionoftheNPTI-Orlandoprogramis600hours.Toremaineligibleforfinancialaid,studentsmustmeetSAPor70%completionand2.0CumulativeGPAattheendofeachpaymentperiod.MaximumLengthofStudyToremaineligibleforfinancialaid,studentsmustcompletetheircourseworkwithin150%ofthepublishedlengthoftheacademicprogram.Forexample,studentsinNPTI-Orlando’s600-hour,18-weekprogramwillbeeligibleforfinancialaidforamaximumof27weeksasastudent(18weeksx150%=27weeks).Studentsmayre-takethecourse.However,studentshaveamaximumof27weekstograduateafterinitialenrollment.FinancialAidAcademicStandingIfattheendofthefirstpaymentperiod,thestudentisnotmeetingminimumSAPrequirements,thestudentwillbeplacedonFinancialaidprobationforthenextpaymentperiod.Federalfinancialaidmaybeawardedduringthatperiodwithanapprovedappeal.NOTE:Astudent’stranscriptwillincludethefollowingnotationasappropriate:FinancialAidGoodStandingorFinancialAidProbation

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HowSatisfactoryAcademicProgressisMeasured:SatisfactoryAcademicProgressReviewsAftereachpaymentperiod,anacademicprogressreviewiscompleted,andstudentswhoareoutofcomplianceattheendofthepaymentperiodmaybecomeineligibleforfurtherfinancialaiduntilalldeficienciesareremedied.TheStudentFinancialAidOfficesendswrittennotificationofineligibilitytostudentsattheirpermanentaddressesaslistedinofficialNPTIrecordsintheBusinessManager’sOffice.FinancialAidWarningProgramlengthprohibitFinancialAidWarning.FinancialAidProbationAstudentwillbeplacedonSatisfactoryAcademicProgressProbationif:1. Afterawarningterm,theCumulativeGPAisbelow2.0%.2. Afterawarningterm,theCumulativeCompletionRateisbelow70%.3. Studenthasnotattemptedmorethan150%oftherequirednumberofhoursforcompletionoftheNPTIOrlandocertificate.ForthepaymentperiodfollowingapaymentperiodduringwhichthestudentfailedtomeetSAPstandardsthestudentmaybebeplacedonfinancialaidprobationandmayreceivetitleIV,HEAprogramfundsifthestudentappealsthedetermination;andthedeterminationisapproved.TheinstitutiondeterminesthatthestudentshouldbeabletomeetSAPstandardsbytheendofthesubsequentpaymentperiod.AppealsandRe-establishingFinancialAidEligibilityStudentswhohavebeendeemedineligibleforfinancialaidmayre-establisheligibilitybyfollowinganNPTIOrlandodevelopedacademicplanco-developedwiththestudentthat,iffollowed,willensurethatthestudentisabletomeetNPTIOrlando’ssatisfactoryacademicprogressstandardsduringthepaymentperiodimmediatelyfollowingthepaymentperiodforwhichthestudentdidnotmeetSAP.Appealsmustbesubmittedforreviewnolaterthan5daysofbeingplacedonfinancialaidprobationstatus.Lateappealsmaynotbeconsidered.AstudentmaysubmitawrittenappealtotheDirectororDirectorofEducation,alongwithanysupportingdocumentation,reasonswhythedecisiontoterminatefinancialaidshouldbereversed,andarequestforre-evaluationoftheprogress.TheappealshouldindicatereasonswhythestudentfailedtomakeSAPandwhathaschangedinthestudent’ssituationthatwillallowthestudenttodemonstrateSAPatthenextevaluation.

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Shouldthestudentprevailwithhis/herappeal,thestudentwillbeplacedonprobationforthepaymentperiodandfinancialaidwillbereinstatedforthatpaymentperiod.AttemptedClockHoursDefinedasanyclockhoursforwhichastudentisregisteredasofthecensusdateofagiventerm.EarnedClockHoursDefinedasanyclassforwhichastudenthasreceivedcredit.GradesofA,B,C,DandFareconsidered“earned”.IncompleteClockHoursDefinedasanyclassforastudenthasattemptedbutdidnotreceivecredit.GradeChangesStudentsareresponsiblefornotifyingtheNPTIAdministrative/FinancialAidOfficeofgradechangesthataffecttheirSAPstanding.CumulativeCompletionRateDeterminedbydividingthetotalnumberofearnedclockhoursbythetotalnumberofAttemptedHours.Studentsmustmaintainacompletionrateof70%ormoreinordertomaintaintheirgoodstanding.MaximumTimeFrameDefinedbyusingtherequirednumberofclockhoursneededtocompleteacertificate/diploma.Thesamecalculationappliestowardsallcertificateprograms.Studentsmustcompletetheprogramin150%ofthelengthoftheprogram(i.e.27weeks).GENERALINFORMATIONConductUnprofessional conduct which discredits the individual or National Personal TrainingInstitutewillbesubjecttotermination. Studentsmustconductthemselvessotheydonotinterferewithotherstudentsortheinstructor.TheadministrationofNationalPersonalTraining Institute reserves the right to terminate a student on any of the followinggrounds:• Non-compliancewithNationalPersonalTrainingInstituterulesandregulations.• ConductthatreflectsunfavorablyuponNationalPersonalTrainingInstituteorits

students.• Disruptivebehaviortofacultymembers,students,orclassmates.• Unsatisfactoryacademicprogress.

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• Excessiveabsencesortardiness.• Failuretopayfeeswhendue.• Cheating.• Falsifyingrecords.• Breachofinstitutionenrollmentagreement.• Failuretoabidebytherulesandregulationsofclinicalsites.• Poorhealth.• Enteringtheinstitutionwhileundertheinfluenceoreffectsofalcohol,drugs,or

narcoticsofanykind.• Carryingaconcealedorpotentiallydangerousweapon.• Sexualharassment.• Harassmentofanykindincludingintimidationanddiscrimination.Astudentdismissedforunsatisfactoryprogressmaybere-admittedintotheprogramonlyatthediscretionoftheInstitutionDirector.DressCodeStudents are to arrive to class in clean, comfortable attire appropriate to PersonalTraining.Studentsmustwearproperexerciseattireandsneakerswhenworkingoutinthe fitnesscenter.Nailsshouldbescrubbedcleanandfiledshort.Perfumeorcologneshould be used minimally in order not to offend others or those allergic to scentedproducts.Personalhygienesuchasshoweringandhairgroomingisamustbeforeeachclass.FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyActNational Personal Training Institute complies with the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act of the 1974 Buckley Amendment, Public Law 93-380, Section 438. Allstudents’recordsareconfidential.DrugfreeInstitutionandWorkplaceNational Personal Training Institute has a zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Nostudent,instructor,oremployeemaybeontheinstitutionpremisesundertheinfluenceof any substance. As a drug free and alcohol-free environment, individuals under theinfluencemaybesubjecttoimmediatedismissaland/orremoval.Studentsmayrequestcounselingforsubstanceabuseandwillbereferredtocommunityresources.NoSmokingInstitutionandWorkplaceSmokingwillnotbetoleratedwithin50yardsoftheinstitution,offices,oranytrainingsite.SexualHarassmentandAnti-HazingPolicyThe administration of National Personal Training Institute takes the issue of sexualharassment very seriously. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances oroffensive comments, gestures, or physical contact of a sexual nature between and/oramongstudentsandstaff.Sexualharassmentorharassmentbecauseofage,race,color,

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religion, national origin, or disability, will not be tolerated. This includes any kind ofintimidation or discrimination. Investigation of such concerns will be undertakenpromptly and handled confidentially. Behavior that denigrates the integrity of anotherstudent(hazing)willnotbetolerated.Ifastudentoremployeefeelsthatheorshehassuffered a form of discrimination or harassment, the individual should immediatelycontactasupervisororinstitutiondirector.Studentsorstaffinvolvedmaybesubjecttotermination.UnresolvedDisputes/GrievanceProceduresGrievance procedures are provided for students who believe that they have beenunlawfully discriminated against, unfairly treated, or harassed in any way. Academicgrievancesrelatetoacomplaintaboutacourse,programofstudy,orgrade.Students are expected to address any disagreements or conflict directly with theindividual involved in person with a written document outlining the complaint andcommunication.Afterthis,ifthereisnosatisfactoryresolution,thestudentmaysetanappointmentbyphonetoseetheInstitutionDirector.Allcommunicationsregardingthecomplaintmustbeinwritingandallmeetingsandcommunicationswillbedocumentedinthestudentfile.Everyattemptatasatisfactoryresolutionwillbemade.Thegrievancepolicyisasfollows:

1. Complaintsagainststudentsoremployeesshallfirstbedirectedtotheindividual.Complaintsmustbemadewithinseven(7)daysofthecomplaint.

2. If thecomplaintcannotberesolved informallythenstudentsshallwriteuptheproblemandsubmit it to theNPTIdirectorwhowill research theproblemandrespondwitharesolutionwithin10workingdays.

3. If there has been no satisfactory resolution, then the student may take theproblemtothepresidentofNPTI.

4. Allcommunicationsmustbeinwritingandonfile.5. Ifthecomplaintcannotberesolvedafterexhaustingtheinstitution'spoliciesand

procedures,thestudentmaycontact:

CommissionforIndependentEducation325WestGainesStreet,Suite1414Tallahassee,Florida32399-0400888-224-6684tollfree850-245-3200

SchoolsaccreditedbytheAccreditingCommissionofCareerSchoolsandCollegesmusthaveaprocedureandoperationalplanforhandlingstudentcomplaints.Ifastudentdoesnotfeelthattheschoolhasadequatelyaddressedacomplaintorconcern,thestudentmay consider contacting the Accrediting Commission. All complaints reviewedby the

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CommissionmustbeinwrittenformandshouldgrantpermissionfortheCommissiontoforwardacopyofthecomplainttotheschoolforaresponse.ThiscanbeaccomplishedbyfilingtheACCSCComplaintForm.Thecomplainant(s)willbekeptinformedastothestatusofthecomplaintaswellasthefinalresolutionbytheCommission.Pleasedirectallinquiriesto:

AccreditingCommissionofCareerSchools&Colleges2101WilsonBoulevard,Suite302

Arlington,VA22201(703)247-4212www.accsc.org

A copy of the ACCSC Complaint Form is available at the school and may be obtained by contacting Patrick Sherman or online at www.accsc.org.

Facultyandstaffareencouragedtoaddressanydisagreementsorconflictdirectlywiththeindividualinvolved.Afterthis,ifthereisnosatisfactoryresolution,theindividualmayset an appointment by phone to see the institution director and then the corporateofficers.Thismustbedocumentedinwritingviamail,fax,oremail.Allcommunicationsregardingthecomplaintmustbeinwritingandallmeetingsandcommunicationswillbedocumentedintheemployeefile.Everyattemptatasatisfactoryresolutionwillbemade.CALENDAROFCLASSESANDCLASSHOURSPersonalFitnessTraining:18 -WeekResidentialProgram

· Days:MondaythroughFriday,8:00amto3:00pm,or9:30amto4:30pm

· Seewebsiteforclassschedules:http://www.nationalpti.edu

NPTIOrlandoScheduleMondaythroughFriday

8:00a.m.to3:15p.m.or9:15a.m.to4:30p.m.*Start End

1/18/16 5/20/163/21/16 7/29/165/23/16 9/30/168/1/16 12/2/1610/3/16 2/17/1712/5/16 4/21/172/20/17 6/23/174/24/17 8/25/176/26/17 10/27/17

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8/28/17 1/12/1810/30/17 3/9/18HolidaysNPTIobservesthe followingholidaysonthespecificdatesestablishednationally:NewYear’sDay,MemorialDay,IndependenceDay,LaborDay,ThanksgivingDayanddayafterThanksgivingandWinterBreak.

TUITIONINFORMATIONPersonalFitnessTraining-600ClockHoursRegistrationfee…………………………………$50.00(non-refundable)Tuition…………………………......................$7325.00LabFees…………….……………………………..$250.00Books………………………………………………..$275.00

Total $7900.00PaymentScheduleIt is preferred that all tuition payments be paid in full prior to the first day of class.However,limitedpaymentplansareoffered.Weworkwithyousopaymentisaffordable.Paymentmaybemadebycash,check,orcreditcard.Allmajorcreditcardsareaccepted.Flexiblepaymentoptionsinclude:FullPayment,HalfPayments,andMonthlyPayments.Studentsarerequiredtohavealltuitionpaymentspaidinfullpriortograduationfromanytrainingprogram.

GraduationandPlacementRates

NPTI Orlando Enrollment Data Period: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Population Base: 84

Total Number of Students 84

Total Graduated 82

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Percentage Graduated 98%

NPTI Orlando Graduate Employment Rate Data Period: July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Population Base: 65

Employed in Field 82%

Employed in Unrelated Occupation 3%

Unknown

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REFUNDANDCANCELLATIONPOLICYInstitutionalTuitionandFeeRefundPolicyShouldastudent’senrollmentbeterminatedorcancelledforanyreason,allrefundswillbemadeaccordingtothefollowingrefundschedule:1. Cancellationcanbemadeinperson,byelectronicmail,byCertifiedMailorbytermination.2. AllmonieswillberefundedifNPTIdoesnotaccepttheapplicantorifthestudentcancelswithinthree(3)businessdaysaftersigningtheenrollmentagreementandmakinginitialpayment.3. Cancellationafterthethird(3rd)BusinessDay,butbeforethefirstclass,resultsinarefundofallmoniespaid,withtheexceptionoftheregistrationfee(nottoexceed$150.00).4. Cancellationafterattendancehasbegun,butpriorto40%completionoftheprogram,willresultinaProRatarefundcomputedonthenumberofhourscompletedtothetotalprogramhours.5. Cancellationaftercompleting40%oftheprogramwillresultinnorefund.6. TerminationDate:Incalculatingtherefundduetoastudent,thelastdateofactualattendancebythestudentisusedinthecalculationunlessearlierwrittennoticeisreceived.7. Refundswillbemadewithin30daysofterminationofstudents’enrollmentorreceiptofCancellationNoticefromstudent.

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COPYRIGHTINFRINGEMENTPURPOSE:ThepurposeoftheCopyrightInfringementPolicyistocomplywithcopyrightlawfortheuseofcopyrightedmaterial.Inaddition,thispolicyseekstomakeawaretoalluserstheseriousnessaswellaspossibleconsequencesforunauthorizeduseofcopyrightedmaterial.Itisillegal.Forexample,thecopying/downloading/uploadingofcopyrightedmaterials(i.e.music)toothermedia(i.e.,CD’s,storagemediaandnetworks)frompeer-to-peernetworksisagainstthelaw.Ifusersdonotownthecopyright,distributionofsuchcopyrightedworksshouldnotoccur.ItisNPTIOrlando’spolicytocomplywithallcopyrightlaws.Allfaculty,staff,andstudentsareexpectedtobeawareofandfollowtheserequirements.AnymemberoftheNPTIOrlandocommunitypracticingunauthorizeduseordistributionofcopyrightedmaterialwillbesubjecttosanctionsbyNPTIuptodismissalfromschoolorterminationofemployment.IndividualswouldalsobesubjecttoFederalcriminaloffensesforcopyrightlawviolations.DEFINITIONS:WhatisCopyright?CopyrightisaformofprotectionprovidedbythelawsoftheUnitedStates(title17,U.S.Code)totheauthorsof“originalworksofauthorship,”includingliterary,dramatic,musical,artistic,andcertainotherintellectualworks.Thisprotectionisavailabletobothpublishedandunpublishedworks.Section106ofthe1976CopyrightActgenerallygivestheownerofcopyrighttheexclusiverighttodoandtoauthorizeotherstodothefollowing:• Toreproducetheworkincopies• Topreparederivativeworksbaseduponthework;• Todistributecopiesoftheworktothepublicbysaleorothertransferofownership,orbyrental,lease,orlending;• Toperformtheworkpublicly,inthecaseofliterary,musical,dramatic,andchoreographicworks,pantomimes,andmotionpicturesandotheraudiovisualworks;• Todisplaythecopyrightedworkpublicly,inthecaseofliterary,musical,dramatic,andchoreographicworks,pantomimes,andpictorial,graphic,orsculpturalworks,includingtheindividualimagesofamotionpictureorotheraudiovisualwork;and• Inthecaseofsoundrecordings,toperformtheworkpubliclybymeansofadigitalaudiotransmission.”Inaddition,certainauthorsofworksofvisualarthavetherightsofattributionandintegrityasdescribedinsection106Aofthe1976CopyrightAct.Forfurtherinformation,requestCircular40,‘CopyrightRegistrationforWorksoftheVisualArts.’“Itisillegalforanyonetoviolateanyoftherightsprovidedbythecopyrightlawtotheownerofcopyright.Theserights,however,arenotunlimitedinscope.Sections107through121ofthe1976CopyrightActestablishlimitationsontheserights.Insome

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cases,theselimitationsarespecifiedexemptionsfromcopyrightliability.Onemajorlimitationisthedoctrineof‘fairuse,’whichisgivenastatutorybasisinsection107ofthe1976CopyrightAct.Inotherinstances,thelimitationtakestheformofa‘compulsorylicense’underwhichcertainlimitedusesofcopyrightedworksarepermitteduponpaymentofspecifiedroyaltiesandcompliancewithstatutoryconditions.Forfurtherinformationaboutthelimitationsofanyoftheserights,consultthecopyrightlaworwritetotheCopyrightOffice.”(www.loc.gov/copyright)USCopyrightOffice(www.copyright.gov)WhatistheDigitalMillenniumCopyrightAct(DMCA)?TheDigitalMillenniumCopyrightAct,H.R.2281,wasenactedintolawonOctober28,1998.ThisactamendedthecopyrightlawtoprovideregulationsforworkscitedviatheWorldWideWeb(theInternet).Toreviewanon-linecopyofthisact,pleasegotohttp://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/legislation/hr2281.pdfWhatisInfringement?Aninfringementis“aviolation,ofalaw,regulation,oragreement;abreach.”Itisan“encroachment,asofarightorprivilege.”SCOPE:Copyrightisanissueofparticularseriousnessbecausetechnologymakesiteasytocopyandtransmitprotectedworksoverournetworks.WhileNPTIOrlandoencouragesthefreeflowofideasandprovidesresourcessuchasthewireless/internet/networktosupportthisactivity,wedosoinamannerconsistentwithallapplicableState,Local,andFederallaws.NPTIOrlandodoesnotcondonetheillegalorinappropriateuseofmaterialthatissubjecttocopyrightprotection.ACTIVITIESTHATVIOLATEFEDERALLAWThefollowingaresomeexamplesofcopyrightinfringementthatmaybefoundinaschoolsetting:• DownloadingandsharingMP3filesofmusic,videos,andgameswithoutpermissionofthecopyrightowner• Usingcorporatelogoswithoutpermission• Scanningaphotographthathasbeenpublishedandusingitwithoutpermissionorattribution• Placinganumberoffull-textarticlesonacoursewebpagethatisnotpasswordprotectedandallowingthewebpagetobeaccessibletoanyonewhocanaccesstheInternet• Downloadinglicensedsoftwarefromnon-authorizedsiteswithoutthepermissionofthecopyrightorlicenseholder• Makingamoviefileoralargesegmentofamovieavailableonawebsitewithoutpermissionofthecopyrightowner

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COMBATTINGTHEUNAUTHORIZEDDISTRIBUTIONOFCOPYRIGHTEDMATERIAL:LEGALALTERNATIVESNPTIOrlandoofferslegalalternativestoillegaldownloading.Alistofsitesforlegaldownloading:http://www.educause.edu/legalcontentSUMMARYOFCIVIL&CRIMINALPENALTIESFORVIOLATIONOFFEDERALCOPYRIGHTLAWSPenaltiesforcopyrightinfringementincludecivilandcriminalpenalties.Ingeneral,anyonefoundliableforcivilcopyrightinfringementmaybeorderedtopayeitheractualdamagesor“statutory”damagesaffixedatnotlessthan$750andnotmorethan$30,000perworkinfringed.For“willful”infringement,acourtmayawardupto$150,000perworkinfringed.Acourtcan,initsdiscretion,alsoassesscostsandattorneys’fees.Fordetails,seeTitle17,UnitedStatesCode,Sections504,505.Willfulcopyrightinfringementcanalsoresultincriminalpenalties,includingimprisonmentofuptofiveyearsandfinesofupto$250,000peroffense.Formoreinformation,pleaseseethewebsiteoftheU.S.CopyrightOfficeatwww.copyright.gov,especiallytheirFAQ’satwww.copyright.gov/help/faq.DrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionProgramandCampusSafetyandSecurityReportCopiesofourNPTIOrlandoDrugandAlcoholAbusePreventionProgramand2015CampusSafetyandSecurityReportareavailable,uponrequest.

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ADMINISTRATION&FACULTYPresidentPatrickShermanInstitutionDirectorPattyShermanMA-HealthCounseling,RollinsCollegeMBA-MasterBusinessAdministration,UniversityofCentralFloridaDirectorofEducationPersonalFitnessTrainingChrisWilliamsMasterinScienceinSportsScienceBrunelUniversityPostGraduateCertificateofEducationGreenwichUniversityAdministrationandAdmissionsStudentServicesRepresentativeSarahLockardBA-English/CreativeWritingUniversityofCentralFloridaDirectorofFinancialAidStephanieHenryAS-BusinessManagementAssociatesofScienceAnthemCollegeInstructors–PersonalFitnessTrainingChrisWilliamsMasterinScienceinSportsScienceBrunelUniversityPostGraduateCertificateofEducationGreenwichUniversityPracticalFitnessTrainer/CPR/FirstAidLuisLopezDiplomaPersonalFitnessTrainingNationalPersonalTrainingInstitute,Inc.

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CourseOutline&Description-PersonalFitnessTraining:600ClockHours

Coursesarecompletedsequentiallyasoffered.ThecoursenumbersarebasedoncoursecodesestablishedbyNPTIanddonotrelatetostatecommonnumberingsystems.Aclockhouris50minutes.Theprogramhasbeenreviewedbyprofessionalassociations.

Course# CourseTitleandDescription TheoryHours

Practicum/LabHours

TotalHours

PF101 LegalGuidelines&BusinessManagementPresentslegalissues,businessconcerns,andsummarizesthelegalresponsibilitiesofapersonaltrainer.Studentslearnthescopeofpracticeofpersonaltraining.Studentlearnsthestepsbehindstartingtheirownpersonaltrainingbusiness

18 18

PF102 HealthScreening&FitnessEvaluationsTeachesthestudenttouseclient’shealthhistorytocreateasafeandeffectivetrainingprogram

8 8

PF103 CardioFitnessTrainingPresentsvarioustrainingmethodsandcardiorespiratoryactivitiesthatcanbeusedtomeetspecificneeds.

24 24

PF104 MuscularStrength&EndurancePresentsthebenefitsofstrengthtrainingandmethodsofincorporatingvarioustypesoftrainingequipment.

3 3

PF105 StrengthTrainingProgramDesignPresentswaystocreateandmodifyastrength-trainingprogramthatwillmeetthePsychologicalandphysicalneedsoftheclient.

160 160

PF106 Communication&TeachingPresentsthemethodsofestablishingandmaintainingahelpingrelationshipwithClients,resultinginpositivelifestylechanges.Includesteachingtechniques.

2 2

PF107 Flexibility&StretchingPresentsthescienceandresearchbehindflexibilityrainingmethodsthatwillhelptoattainfitnessgoalsanddecreasetheriskofinjury.

6 6

PF108 HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyPresentsthestructureandfunctionoftenmajorsystemswithinthehumanbody;Cardiovascular,respiratory,nervous,skeletal,muscular,endocrine,integumentary,Digestive,excretory,reproductive,andbiomechanicsandkinesiologyofthebodyasitpertainstoexercise.

100 100

PF109 NutritionPresentsinformationonthebasicnutrientsandnutritionalneedsofphysicallyactiveadults.Includesthestandardsofpractice,energy&bodycomposition,anddailyenergyneeds.

100 100

PF110 MusculoskeletalInjuries,EmergencyProcedures&InjuryRehab 10 10

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Course# CourseTitleandDescription TheoryHours

Practicum/LabHours

TotalHours

Presentshowtodevelopprogramsforclientswithpre-existingmusculoskeletalinjuries,andalsohowtodealwithotherinjuriesandcommonmedicalemergencies.

PF111 PersonalTrainingAdvertising&MarketingPresentsadvertisingandmarketingconcernsofthePersonalTrainer’sbusiness.Includeshowtoutilizesocialmediamarketingtools.

25 25

PF112 Adherence&MotivationPresentsthefactorsthatinfluenceexerciseadherence,andthemethodsforkeepingclientsmotivated.

3 3

PF113 CoreTraining&StabilizationCoretraining,coremusculatureandtheimportanceoftrainingthestabilizationsystems.

12 12

PF114 ResistanceTrainingSystemsProgressiveAdaptationsfromresistancetrainingwithreferencetostabilization,muscularendurance,hypertrophy,strength&power.

12 12

PF115 BiomechanicsMuscularforce,lengthtensionrelationships,forcevelocitycurve,andforcecouplerelationships.

3 3

PF116 ExerciseMetabolismEnergyduringexercise,metabolismduringsteadystateexercise,metabolismduringintermittentworkandestimatingfuelcontributionduringexercise.

4 4

PF117 SpecialHealthConcernsStudentslearnclienthealthconcernsandtheresultingmodificationsrequiredfrombasicexercisesandexerciseprograms.

2 2

PF118 SupplementationDietarysupplements,supplementationguidelines,dietaryreferenceintakevaluesandguidelines.

6 6

PF119 CPR&FirstAidStudentsarecertifiedinCPR&FirstAidbyaRedCrosscertifiedtechnician.

5 5

PF120 SpecialPopulationsPhysiologicandtrainingconsiderationsforindividualswithspecifichealthconcerns.Thisincludesbutisnotlimitedtoobesity,coronaryheartdisease,asthma,pregnancy,osteoporosis,canceranddiabetes.

30 30

PF121 FinalReview&Test(Theory)Finalexamtotestthestudentonallaspectsoftraining,Anatomy,PhysiologyandNutrition

9 9

PF122 FinalReview&Test(Practical)Finalpracticalexamwherethestudentmustperform5testssothatthestudentsarecapableofevaluatingandtestingclientsinafitnesscenter.

8 8

PF123 PracticalApplicationTheexperienceandapplicationpartofthetrainingisdesignedtoevaluate,design,andimplementacompleteworkoutforafellow

50 50

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Course# CourseTitleandDescription TheoryHours

Practicum/LabHours

TotalHours

studentorclient.Documentationofweight,bodyfat,strengthresultsandworkoutchangesmustbepresentedtotheinstructoronaweeklybasis

TotalHours 382 218 600