Gentle Exercise With Postural Stability and Back Care (S00048-121303)

Course Overview:

Learn to activate core stability muscles through establishing correct postural alignment and re-educating movement patterns.

Entry Requirements:

No previous experience necessary, although students should be reasonably mobile and not in extreme discomfort. Students should be prepared to complete a short health questionnaire.

Course Content:

Establish body awareness and postural alignment Pulse raiser to stimulate circulation and coordination Warm up and stretching to increase flexibility and range of movement Mat work to increase specific strength and muscle tone Therapeutic exercise to increase stability and postural alignment Focus on activation of core stability muscles Management of an acute phase- including helpful resting positions Importance of a warm up and cool down Management of movement and activity at work or home Structure of the spine and common conditions and postural variations

Additional Information:

If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email lhd@racc.ac.uk. If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk, telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Loose comfortable clothing and sports shoes. Students may like to bring a small towel/cushion/pillow to the first class.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

More high intensity exercise courses-stretch and tone/fitness body sculpt.

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online. If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to Richmond Adult Community College and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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