VIRTUA HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER Presented by Jenny Nguyen, Mitchell Harbaugh, Megan Kula, & Kwasi Ofosu-Appiah WHAT IS VIRTUA? Facility where patients can rehabilitate from injury Recommended for patients who are recovering from surgery or treatment Mission statement: Virtua helps you be well, get well, and stay well. Multiple facilities GAME TIME! What do you think is offered at Virtuas Wellness Center? Find your partner! Match up! Cardiac Day Spin Locker Tread Hot Gift Therapy Rehabilitation Fitness Indoor Care Room Mill Tubs Sauna Elite Group Center Pool Training Fitness Specialist Track Room Spa Room Fitness Classes Wellness Physical Personal Shop Whats at Virtua: Cardiac rehabilitation Wellness center Physical therapy Personal training Fitness specialist Indoor track Sauna room Elite room Group fitness Spin classes Day Care Locker room Tread Mill Hot tubs Gift shop Day Spa Bachelors Degree (minimum) o Health & Exercise Science Certifications o Nationally recognized certifications Background work experience Well rounded Socially Interactive Interested in Virtua? Receives several applications per year Accepts 2 per semester Observation hours 400 hours of free work (based on RUs curriculum) Observe: Program design Service desk Members exercising (safely) Group fitness classes Perform assessment with personal trainer Internships Kristen Przybylski: Fitness Manager Positions: o Personal trainers o Fitness specialist o Physical therapists o Cardiac rehabilitation specialists Positions at the Wellness Center Fitness specialists o Average starting salary: $13,000 Personal training o Starting salary $21,000 o Can go as high as $30,000 o Competitive pay/ tier program Changes every 6 months Job Salary Discounted classes for employees Educational seminars o Monthly for seminars for possible job opportunities Education money for employees o Conferences and seminars o Reimbursement o Certifications Job Benefits Recommended for: o Fitness specialists o Personal trainers NOT recommended for: o Public health o Physical therapy Do we recommend Virtuas Wellness Center? University of Delaware Low tuition #2 in the nation 2.5 year program consisting of a full service outpatient clinic Competitive acceptance- based on academic excellence, PT clinical experience, interview process, essay, and letters of recommendation Recommendation for Physical Therapy Indiana University - Purdue University Masters of Science in Kinesiology 2 optional programs Clinical exercise science track Graduate certificate in Public Health Recommendation for Personal Training Ball State University Master of Science in Exercise Science w/ a focus on Cardiac Rehab Relationships with health and fitness organizations, hospitals, professional athletic teams, etc. Fitness testing equipment Professional networking opportunities Recommendation for Cardiac Rehabilitation Mission: Serve professionals and organization that promote health in individuals and communities Different member types: Student: $15 per year (proof is needed) Organizational: $275 per year (up to 5 people) Member benefits Free monthly webinars, certification tracking, discountsNational Wellness Institute (NWI) Non-profit professional association Disease Management & Wellness industry Goal: Help you become successful in your professional career Over 100 professional resourcesNational Association of Disease Management & Wellness Professionals (NADMWP) Involvement in ACSM: o Interest groups o Volunteer opportunities Student resourcesAmerican College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Thats a wrap!