Personal Trainer Program
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FROM LIABILITY (“Release”)
READ CAREFULLLY BEFORE SIGNING. DO NOT SIGN UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO RELEASE INDIANA
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (IWU) FROM LIABILITY.
I, the participant, understand that the activities that take place in the IWU Recreation and Wellness Center are
hazardous activities. I also understand that the activities involved in the Personal Trainer Program offered by IWU
are hazardous activities. These activities include but are not limited to running, walking, jogging, lifting weights, using
exercise equipment, and other strenuous activities hereafter referred to as “Activities”. The hazards inherent to these
Activities include but are not limited to head and spinal injuries, slips and falls, cuts, concussions, strained muscles,
mental and emotional trauma, and other hazards.
I further understand that these Activities involve a risk of serious injury and even death and caution is required, and I
assume all risks inherent in said Activities. I am voluntarily participating in these Activities and using equipment and
machinery with full knowledge and understanding of the risks involved. I hereby assume and accept any and all risks
of injury or damage while participating in said Activities. I represent to IWU that I have the skills and ability to safely
participate in said Activities and that any equipment that I furnish is in good condition, order and repair and is fit for
and will be used for its intended purpose. I do hereby declare myself to be physically sound and suffering from no
condition, impairment, disease, or other illness that would prevent or inhibit my participation in said Activities.
In consideration of my being permitted by IWU to participate in said Activities I, my heirs, successors, and personal
representatives hereby release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless IWU, its Board of Trustees, its officers,
trustees, agents, and employees from any and all claims, actions, suits, costs, expenses, injuries or damages arising
out of said Activities. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover injury or damage I may cause or suffer while
participating in said Activities, or else I agree to bear the cost of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I
am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I may have.
I hereby grant permission and authorize the provision of emergency medical treatment for myself while becoming ill
or injured in said Activities.
I confirm that I have resolved concerns, if any, about my health or ability to participate in or observe the Activities with
my physician before deciding to participate.
I have carefully read this Release. I fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of negligent
liability. I sign it of my own free will.
Name of Participant:______________________________________________ Date: _______________
(Please Print)
Signature of Participant: ________________________________Contact Information ________________
(Must be over 18 years of age)