Part Time Pilates Level 1

Pilates

Level: Level 1

Course content:
Pilates is a series of exercises designed to Improve muscle control, flexibility, strength, breathing technique and posture. Pilates uses flowing movements in sequences. This course is suitable for beginners and students with previous experience wishing to extend their practice. Pilates was devised by Joseph Pilates in the 1940s.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Use exercises to improve posture
- Use exercises to improve alignment
- Use diaphragm breathing
- Use exercises to improve core stability and strength
- Use light weights in a whole body M.O.T.
- Name main muscle groups and parts of skeleton.
- Students with previous experience will develop flexibility and stamina with extended exercises.

Course Structure:
Warm up, back exercises and sequence of different exercises for different parts of the body.

Course resources:
Printed Handouts. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
Question and answer session, plus personal achievements

Next step:
Intermediate level 2 , Advanced courses level 3, practice at home.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
None though students must wear clothes which allow for easy movement and bare feet or footwear approved by your tutor.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  9:15 - 11:15This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 04 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/TD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 04 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/TD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 06 January 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WHPT1/RD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/TD9BB
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  SaturdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 27 February 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPTE/TD9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £40Tuition Fees 60+:
  £28
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  MondayTime:
  9:15 - 11:15This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 19 April 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/TD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £75Tuition Fees 60+:
  £53
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 20 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £105Tuition Fees 60+:
  £74
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 21 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WHPT1/RD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  10:00 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 22 April 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WRPT1/TD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £80Tuition Fees 60+:
  £56
  How to apply

Entry Requirement:
You should check the level of this course to see if it matches your ability. Pregnant women should seek advice from their health practitioner.
A health check is advisable for anyone new to exercise. Students should not eat for two hours before a class.
Through discussion with tutor, the following questions will be asked: Do you suffer from pains in the chest? High blood pressure? Bone or joint problems? Is there anything the tutor should be told about your heath?