Pilates Beginners (S00079-121301)

Course Overview:

You will learn how to work your muscles more effectively by toning and strengthening, improving joint mobility and you will learn the correct breathing
techniques during exercise.

Entry Requirements:

You should be reasonably healthy and mobile.

Course Content:

Your first lesson will involve an initial assessment of your mobility and you will also be given a brief introduction to the history of Joseph Pilates.
The following elements will be included in your lesson:
* How to use correct breathing techniques during exercise
* Exercise to strengthen major muscle groups
* Learning how to use muscles efficiently
* Toning the body as a whole
* Relaxation

Your Pilates lesson will involve a combination of standing, sitting and floor exercises and will be a gentle, yet continuous form of exercise.

Additional Information:

Mats are provided by the college - but please bring a towel and wear loose, comfortable clothing.

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.

If you would like more information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them, please click here

Bring To First Class:

Towel, small cushion to suppport head if needed.

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How to Enrol:

You can enrol directly online or in person at one of our centres at PK or CL.

If you wish to pay in instalments you will need to enrol in person bringing appropriate evidence (refer to a special page on website for conc. Information and installments).

If you are aged between 16-18 please complete the the Young Person’s Application Form and return it to (fern-chantele.carter@racc.ac.uk) – you will not be able to enrol online as this needs to be completed before you can enrol.

Note: 16-18 learners refers to learners born between 1.9.93 – 31.8.96 inclusive.

Information Advice and Guidance:

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