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Fitness is fun – Exercise for adults with learning disabilities
Code: T24EH3249
Location: Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 22 April 2025
Duration: 5 sessions over 5 week(s)
Time: 1.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
All of our new Tailored Learning courses are matched to one of seven ‘purposes' which have been designed by the Department for Education to recognise the wider benefits of learning. This course is for adults with learning disabilities. This course will help you to maintain or improve your physical health and wellbeing. Improve your health and fitness by adopting a healthier lifestyle. Learn how you can include exercise in your daily life. Come and join some fun circuit based and adapted activities.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you have a learning disability. The course is suitable for beginners and those that have some experience. Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a practical, classroom-based course. The exercise you do will depend on your fitness level and ability. You will follow the tutor's instructions and demonstrations. Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
Please wear comfortable clothes that are loose fitting, and trainers or similar footwear. Please bring a bottle of water for during and after the session. You may want to bring something to make notes.
Are there any other costs?
This course is free and there are no other costs.
Additional Information
So that we can help you to exercise safely, you will be asked to fill in a form about your health before starting the course.
Time and duration
Start Date: 22 April 2025
Start Time: 1.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 5
Location
Cotmanhay & Ilkeston ACE Centre
Bennerley Avenue
Cotmanhay
DE7 8PF
01629 531807