The Northeast's can't-miss day for collegiate fitness.
One high-energy day of learning, coaching, and connection — built for the student instructors, trainers, and staff who bring collegiate fitness to life, and the pros who lead them.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center · University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Pre-Conference Friday, Nov 6
Join the WaitlistEarly Bird registration opens August 3, 2026. Join the waitlist for first access — and be first to hear when the schedule and featured presenters are announced.
Built for Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and the front lines of Collegiate Fitness
You teach the classes. You coach the clients, run the floor, and keep the energy up when the gym is slammed. Collegiate Fit Philly is a day built for you — and for the fitness directors and coordinators who hire, coach, and champion that work. Come spend a day in Philadelphia sharpening your skills, trading ideas with people who do exactly what you do, and reconnecting with why you got into this in the first place. It's the easiest place in the Northeast for the whole community to come together.
Why you'll want to be there
Get better at your craft
Real, hands-on coaching you can use on the floor and in class the very next shift — no fluff, no filler, just tools that make you better at what you love.
Grow your confidence
Walk out standing a little taller. Step into your role and grow as a leader — whether you're an instructor, a trainer, or the manager who develops them.
Find your people
Meet the instructors, trainers, and mentors from campuses across the Northeast who truly get your day-to-day — and leave with friendships and connections that outlast the day.
Leave inspired
Head home buzzing with fresh ideas and simple ways to make the fitness experience on your campus even better.
Earn CECs while you're here
Your day at Collegiate Fit Philly can count toward keeping your certifications current. Continuing education credits are pending approval from:
ACE · NASM · AFAA · IFTA
Approvals pending
Who it's for
This day is built around student fitness staff first β and the pros who develop them.
For student fitness staff β that's most of the crowd
- Group fitness instructors
- Personal trainers
- Fitness floor staff
- Fitness assistants & specialists
- Graduate assistants
- Emerging student leaders
For the pros who lead them
- Fitness directors & assistant directors
- Fitness coordinators
- Group fitness managers
- Personal training coordinators
- Wellness coordinators
- Professional staff overseeing collegiate fitness
Bringing a team?
It might be the best thing you do for your staff all year. Bring your crew together and they'll come back more confident, more connected, and more fired up about the work β and your whole program feels it all season long.
Group registration opens alongside Early Bird on August 3.
Need to make the case?
Here's the short version you can forward to your supervisor:
"Collegiate Fit Philly is a one-day professional development conference for collegiate fitness staff, held Saturday, November 7 at the University of Pennsylvania. Early Bird registration is $75 per student and $129 per staff member. Because it's regional, most Northeast campuses can drive in and back the same day β no flights, no hotel nights. Our team would come back with coaching and programming they can put to work immediately."
What to expect
A full, fast-moving day of hands-on learning you can actually use — the kind of sessions that send you home with a notebook full of things to try.
- Interactive workshops
- Roundtable discussions
- Peer sharing & case studies
- Coaching & communication skills
- Student staff development
- Emerging trends in collegiate fitness
- Leadership development
- Networking built into the day
The full schedule and featured presenters will be announced soon.
Agenda at a glance
A full day of learning on Saturday, with optional pre-conference workshops on Friday. Here's the shape of the experience — featured sessions and speakers announced soon.
Friday, November 6 · Pre-Conference
| 1:00 – 5:00 PM | Pre-Conference Workshops |
Saturday, November 7 · Main Event
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Check-in & Registration |
| 8:45 – 9:45 AM | Welcome & Warm-Up |
| 10:00 – 10:50 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Lunch & Keynote |
| 1:30 – 2:20 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:40 – 3:30 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 3:50 – 4:40 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 5:00 – 5:50 PM | Closing Session |
Draft agenda — times and sessions subject to change.
Registration rates
Pick the rate that fits you. The earlier you register, the more you save.
| Registration | Early Bird Aug 3 β Sep 18 |
Regular Sep 19 β Oct 16 |
Late BeginsΒ Oct 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | $75 | $109 | $129 |
| College & University Staff | $129 | $149 | $169 |
| Community | $199 | $219 | $249 |
Student β currently enrolled college or university students, including student fitness staff and graduate assistants. Β Β·Β College & University Staff β professional staff employed by a college or university. Β Β·Β Community β instructors, trainers, and fitness professionals outside the collegiate setting are welcome, too.
Registration opens August 3, 2026. Join the waitlist, and we'll send you the Early Bird link as soon as it goes live.
Join the WaitlistCall for Presentations
Share what's working on your campus
The best sessions come from people doing the work. If you've built something that moves the needle — a program, a system, a way of leading — we want to hear about it. Proposals open July 29 and are due September 8, 2026.
Proposal submission link coming soon.
Proudly supported by our partners
Collegiate Fit Philly is made possible by organizations that share our commitment to developing the next generation of collegiate fitness professionals.
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Get your brand in front of the next generation of fitness leaders
Collegiate Fit Philly puts your brand in the same space as a projected 150 student fitness staff — the instructors, trainers, and floor staff building careers in this industry — plus the fitness directors and coordinators who make the buying decisions on their campuses, from schools across the Northeast.
This isn't a traditional exhibit hall. Our partners become part of the day through education, hands-on activations, and real conversations with the people shaping collegiate fitness.
Get the Sponsorship GuideOpportunities include presenting partnerships, hands-on activations, exhibitor space, and recruiting-focused experiences.
Travel & hotel
Collegiate Fit Philly is hosted in Philadelphia, PA — an easy city to reach and a great one to explore while you're here.
Getting here
Collegiate Fit Philly is hosted at the David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center on the University of Pennsylvania campus in University City β one of the most walkable, transit-friendly parts of Philadelphia. Fly into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), or take Amtrak or regional rail to 30th Street Station, just minutes from campus.
David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center
3701 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Parking details coming soon.
Where to stay
We're finalizing a discounted host-hotel room block close to the venue so you can stay nearby, connect with other attendees after hours, and skip the long commute. Booking details and the group rate link will be posted here as soon as they're confirmed.
Host hotel & booking link coming soon.
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Questions
When and where is Collegiate Fit Philly?
Collegiate Fit Philly takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the University of Pennsylvania's David Pottruck Health & Fitness Center in Philadelphia, PA, with optional pre-conference workshops on Friday, November 6.
When can I register?
Early Bird registration opens August 3, 2026 and runs through September 18. Regular registration runs September 19βOctober 16, and late registration opens October 17.
Who should attend?
Collegiate Fit Philly is designed for student fitness staff β group fitness instructors, personal trainers, fitness floor staff, assistants, specialists, and graduate assistants β along with the fitness directors and coordinators who hire, develop, and lead them.
Can I present?
Yes. The Call for Presentations opens July 29 and closes September 8, 2026. If you're doing great work on your campus, we'd love to see your proposal.
Are there student rates?
Absolutely. Student pricing is available at every phase, starting at $75 during the Early Bird registration period.
Come be part of it
Collegiate Fit Philly only comes around once a year. Join the waitlist and you'll be first in line when registration opens — we can't wait to see you in Philly.
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