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In light of ongoing seismic activity on the Reykjanes peninsula, Keilir adminsitrative staff has reviewed and updated evacuation procedures for staff and students. This is done in compliance with the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.

Keilir Health Academy offers an eight-month university program for Adventure Guides. The program is an introduction to adventure tourism and ideal for entry-level adventure students. Application deadline is 15 June 2021.

"I always knew I loved the adventure lifestyle, but I also had a lot of creativity that I wasn’t sure had a place in the adventure sport and tourism industry."

Programs within Keilir will be conducted through distance learning as possible. The main building will be disinfected daily however guest visits to the building are not allowed.

Due to recent developments regarding COVID-19, all studies at Keilir - where applicable - will move to distance education from Monday 5 October until further notice.

In light of recommendations from The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management and in accordance with newly introduced regulations from the Ministry of Education, there will be a mandatory use of face-masks in all school facilities at Keilir Academy from 21 September 2020.

Nordic Fitness Education offers an online Personal Trainer certification taught in English. The programme adheres to all of the knowledge and skill requirements set by the recognised professional standards body, Europe Active.

Keilir Academy graduates students from three departments on Friday, 12 June 2020 at 15:00 in Hljómahöll – Reykjanesbær. Graduates will come from the Professional Pilot Program, Preliminary Studies and IAK Strength and Conditioning Education.

EuropeActive has accredited the new Nordic Fitness Edcuation at Keilir Health Academy, the first fully online international personal trainer programme to receive this status from the organisation. As such all future graduates will be signed up to the European Register of Exercise Professionals.

Carlos Buhler, one of America's leading high altitude mountaineers, was recently a guest speaker at TRU - Keilir Advenutre Guide studies program.