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| Places on Fitness and Health courses are allocated
on a 'first come first served' basis. Please book early for
popular courses to avoid disappointment. To provisionally reserve
a place on any of the courses below, you can use the 'Reserve
Place' link given for each course. Provisional places lapse
if confirming payment not received by Community Education within
five working days. See our Welcome
page and/or Booking Form
for general contact details and methods of payment. |
| Required skills or qualifications: None needed unless stated,
however participants need to be free from serious medical conditions,
which would prohibit their ability to exercise at the level
required by the course. It would be advisable for course members
to check with their GP's that there are no health concerns related
to taking part in the following classes. |
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| Fitness
and Health Courses 2008-2009 |
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Alexander Technique - Introduction |
Monday
Evenings, 7.00 to 8.30pm,
Starting 22 September 2008 (8 weeks).
Tutor: Polly Waterfield
Level: Adult learners. No skills or qualifications required.
F M Alexander, an Australian actor, developed this technique
over 100 years ago while solving his own persistent vocal problems.
He found it helped not only performing artists, but many people
with physical, mental or emotional conditions resulting from
ingrained habits.
The Alexander Technique is a self-care approach which allows
the body to regain its innate poise and which can address the
stresses of contemporary living. It is suitable at any age or
level of physical fitness, and can help people who suffer from:
- Muscle tension & stiffness
- Back, neck and joint pain
- Poor posture
- Breathing and vocal problems
- Anxiety and stress-related conditions
People use the Technique to:
- Improve performance and prevent injury
- Improve music, drama and sport skills
- Enhance business and presentation skills
- Develop ease and elegance in movement
- Support pregnancy and childbirth
Or simply because they want to change conditions that stop them
enjoying a happy, healthy life.
At any age this skill brings new ease and co-ordination to everyday
activities. Bring your curiosity, and see where the Technique
might take you.
The tutor is a professional teacher of the Alexander Technique.
One term. Cost per term: £58.00.
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Aromatherapy Back Massage |
Monday
Evenings, 7.30 to 9.30pm,
Starting 3 November 2008 (5 weeks).
Cost per term: £40.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Aromatherapy Facial |
Alternate
Tuesday Mornings, 10.00am to 12.00 noon,
Starting 11 November 2008 (3 weeks).
Cost per term: £25.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Fitness Yoga |
Monday
Evenings, 6.00 to 7.30pm, (Note new time)
Starting 22 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Cost per term: £65.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Get Fit (Mixed) |
Tuesday Afternoons, 1.10 to 2.10pm
Starting 9 September 2008 (34 weeks).
Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Get Fit for Seniors |
Tuesday
Afternoons, 2.10 to 3.10pm
Starting 9 September 2008 (34 weeks).
Tutor: Jeff Crow.
Level: Mixed ability.
Each session provides a structured all over body workout
using the gym equipment in the CB3 Fitness Suite. Participants
work at their own pace, to achieve better health, weight management
and quality of life.
Methods used: Demonstration, continuous assessment and correction
where needed.
Target: At the end of the course participants will be able to
work out in a gym unsupervised should they wish (subject to
the gym's requirements), having learnt how to use the equipment
and what is safe effective exercise.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00.
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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GP Referral |
Monday Mornings, 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm.
Thursday Mornings, 9.30 - 10.30 am and 10.30 - 11.30 am.
Ongoing: participants can join at any time.
Tutors: Lynne Potter and Marlene Sharpe-Westwood.
Clients referred from Medical Practitioners to improve health
through exercise.
A fitness assessment and a personalised exercise programme followed
by a 12 week supervised course with exercise referral instructors
in the CB3 Fitness Suite. At the end of the course, the fitness
assessment is repeated and participants select follow-on activities
to continue with the new active lifestyle.
At the end of the course, participants will be competent
in the use of fitness room equipment and have an understanding
of appropriate types and levels of exercise to improve their
health.
Cost per term: £36.50* (includes the initial assessment
and 12 follow on sessions).
* Please note amended price.
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Indian Head and Upper Body Massage |
Monday Evenings, 7.30 to 9.30pm,
Starting 22 September 2008 (5 weeks).
Cost per term: £40.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Indian Head Massage |
Alternate
Tuesday Mornings, 10.00am to 12.00 noon,
Starting 23 September 2008 (3 weeks).
Cost per term: £25.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Keep Fit to Music (over 60s) |
This
class is located at Toft Village Hall (enrol at CVC).
Thursday Mornings, 9.40 to 10.55am,
Starting 2 October 2008 (25 weeks).
Tutor: Mary Fowler.
Level: Over 60's who wish to keep fit in a gentle way.
This is a gentle Keep Fit class to music which aims to promote
physical fitness and well-being. It will help to keep joints
and muscles supple and to restore coordination and balance.
Tea/coffee is served at the end.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
Three terms. Cost per term: £42.00 (pay weekly
in summer term).
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Mens' Keep Fit |
Tuesday
Evenings, 6.30 to 8.00pm,
Starting 8 September 2008 (28 weeks).
Pay Weekly: £?.??
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Pilates |
Monday
Evenings, 5.45 to 6.45pm,
Starting 22 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Open to all adults. Mixed ability. Participants must
be able to lie down on the floor and get up unassisted.
Students will learn the basic principles of the Pilates Technique
concentrating on the key elements of concentration, breathing,
centring, control and precision through movement. Students will
be taught basic Pilates moves with the emphasis on control and
body awareness.
Students will perform the most basic 12 of the 34 Pilates moves.
These will be introduced gradually and the class will cater
for different abilities.
- Options will be offered to allow for progression.
- Options will be offered to suit those with medical conditions.
Teaching methods used: Discussion, instruction, demonstration
and practical work.
Learning outcomes: Improved muscle strength and fitness.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Pilates (Improvers) |
Monday
Evenings, 6.50 to 7.50pm,
Starting 22 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Previous Pilates experience essential. Participants must
be able to lie down on the floor and get up unassisted.
This class has a faster pace than the other Monday evening
classes. Some previous experience of Pilates and a reasonable
level of fitness is advised.
The class teaches exercises based on the method developed by
Joseph Pilates. These are modified to the level of the participants.
During the course of the year, exercises will be varied and
will progress as the participants become more familiar with
the method.
Please wear comfortable warm clothing and bring a towel and
a bottle of water.
Teaching methods used: Group based exercise class. Movements
will be performed with music in the background.
Learning outcomes: Participants will develop better posture,
body awareness, improved range of motion, core stability and
breathing. As a result daily living will become easier and participants
will feel that they have more energy. Doing the exercises also
promotes a feeling of relaxation.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Pilates |
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Monday Evenings, 8.00 to 9.00pm,
Starting 22 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Open to all adults. Mixed ability. Participants must
be able to lie down on the floor and get up unassisted.
Students will learn the basic principles of the Pilates
Technique concentrating on the key elements of concentration,
breathing, centring, control and precision through movement.
Students will be taught basic Pilates moves with the emphasis
on control and body awareness.
Students will perform the most basic 12 of the 34 Pilates
moves. These will be introduced gradually and the class will
cater for different abilities.
- Options will be offered to allow for progression.
- Options will be offered to suit those with medical conditions.
Teaching methods used: Discussion, instruction, demonstration
and practical work.
Learning outcomes: Improved muscle strength and fitness.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form
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Pilates |
Wednesday
Mornings, 10.35 to 11.35am,
Starting 24 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Mixed ability. Participants must be able to lie down
on the floor and get up unassisted.
For adults who are interested in joining an exercise programme
to maintain and improve their range of motion, flexibility and
build functional strength for daily living activities.
Exercises are based on the method developed by Joseph Pilates.
Exercises are modified to the level of the participants. During
the course of the year, exercises will be varied and will progress
as the participants become more familiar with the method. Participants
are advised to wear comfortable warm clothing and to bring a
towel and a bottle of water.
Teaching methods used: Group based exercise class. Movements
will be performed with music in the background.
Participants will gain better posture, body awareness, an improved
range of motion, core stability and breathing. As a result,
daily living will become easier and participants will feel that
they have more energy. Doing the exercises also promotes a feeling
of relaxation.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00 (Booking
Form) |
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Pilates (Beginners/Bad backs) |
Wednesday
Evenings, 7.00 to 8.00pm
Starting 24 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Open to all adults. Mixed ability. Participants must
be able to lie down on the floor and get up unassisted.
Students will learn the basic principles of the Pilates Technique
concentrating on the key elements of concentration, breathing,
centring, control and precision through movement. Students will
be taught basic Pilates moves with the emphasis on control and
body awareness.
Students will perform the most basic 12 of the 34 Pilates moves.
These will be introduced gradually and the class will cater
for different abilities.
- Options will be offered to allow for progression.
- Options will be offered to suit those with medical conditions.
Teaching methods used: Discussion, instruction, demonstration
and practical work.
Learning outcomes: Improved muscle strength and fitness.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Pilates (Intermediate) |
Wednesday Evenings, 8.00 to 9.00pm
Starting 24 September 2008 (30 weeks).
Tutor: Miranda de Vries.
Level: Previous Pilates experience essential. Participants must
be able to lie down on the floor and get up unassisted.
For adults who are interested in joining an exercise programme
to maintain/improve their range of motion, flexibility and build
functional strength for daily living.
Exercises based on the method developed by Joseph Pilates.
Exercises are modified to the level of the participants and
takes possible back problems into account. During the course
of the year, exercises will be varied and will progress as the
participants become more familiar with the method.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable warm clothing
and to bring a towel and a bottle of water.
Teaching methods used: Group based exercise class. Movements
will be performed with music in the background.
Learning outcomes: Through better posture, body awareness,
improved range of motion, core stability and breathing, tasks
of daily living will become easier. As a result, participants
will feel that they have more energy. Doing the exercises also
promotes a feeling of relaxation.
Three terms. Cost per term: £44.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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Reflexology for Common Ailments |
Monday Evenings, 7.30 to 9.30pm,
Starting 12 January 2009 (5 weeks).
Cost per term: £40.00
Reserve Place then complete our Booking
Form |
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See Also: |
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A range of Fitness and Health Courses is also available at the
CB3
Health and Fitness Centre at Comberton Leisure. The current
studio timetable (.doc) includes power walking, bike spinning,
pilates, body blast, body conditioning, cardio kick, keep fit,
hula hooping, hi/lo aerobics, circuit training, body torque
and ab blaster sessions. Programme subject to change. Full details
from CB3 Reception (01223 264444). |
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Community
Education courses are also available at nearby Bassingbourn
and Melbourn
Village Colleges. |
| You
can obtain a free copy of the Prospectus Booklet,
which covers all three centres, from the Community Education
office in the main reception area of Comberton Village College.
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| Alternatively,
the Prospectus is available online here
(or click the image) as a 1.9MB pdf file. You will need Acrobat
Reader to view this file. |
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This page was last updated on: Wednesday 3 September, 2008 |
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