Pilates for All

About the Tutor: Partnership Tutor

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You will be taught by a qualified instructor. Teaching methods will include demonstration, explanation, discussion and times for question and answer sessions. Your tutor will demonstrate movements and talk you through all exercises. You will be required to complete a pre course health and fitness questionnaire and during the lessons you will be carefully observed to ensure that you are working safely. You will also be encouraged to monitor and record your progression through the course and your tutor will also give you feedback on your progress. At the end of the course you and your tutor will assess the progress you have made.

You will need comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement, preferably a T-shirt and soft trousers or leggings. A fleece may keep you snug when we relax. Denim jeans, formal trousers, skirts or dresses are not suitable for this activity. You will be exercising in socks or bare feet. You may be advised not to take part if you are not dressed appropriately. Students need to bring a hand towel or small head cushion and water and avoid eating a large meal prior to exercising.

Please bring your own 10mm thick Pilates mat as we no longer offer shared equipment for hygiene reasons.

Specialist advice is available from your tutor to help identify the next suitable course for you. Alternatively visit our website www.kentadulteducation.co.uk.
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.

No previous experience is required. Just bring an enthusiasm to learn.

Pilates is suitable for people of all levels of fitness as it is a gentle low impact form of exercise. This class is suitable for beginners and people with some experience. You will be introduced to the Fundamentals of Pilates with opportunity to progress if you have prior experience; you will work at a level that suits your body. It is suitable for people with common orthopaedic conditions. You may contact your tutor to discuss this further.

Please take a moment to consider the list below. If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake an exercise programme and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in this class.

- Do you ever have pains in your chest?
- Have you had any operations or injuries in the last year?
- Do you often feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
- Are you receiving medication for any condition?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem, such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Back or knee
problems?

If you have a disability and think it may affect your learning in the classroom, or using any of our other services, please speak to us in confidence as soon as possible. We will discuss options with you and do our best to provide the support you would like.