Stretch and Tone

About the Tutor: Jill Wraight

Jill Wraight is a qualified Keep fit Association teacher and has taught exercise to music classes for over 30 years keeping up to date on current ideas and fitness trends. Her classes are suited to those who wish to work at their own ability to improve and maintain their current fitness levels. Exercises are designed to work on core stability, flexibility and muscle toning. Jill also incorporates a warm up and a cool down stretch together with a fun element of a simple choreographed dance routine.

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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 carefully observed to ensure that you are working safely and be encouraged to monitor and record your progression on the course. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.
Your tutor will discuss your progress with you and give you feedback. You will be encouraged to record your progress on an Individual Learning Plan.

You will need supportive, comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement. Trainers which offer support must be worn. You may be advised not to take part if you are not dressed appropriately.

Students will need a mat to work on. Please avoid eating one and a half hours prior to exercising.

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 knowledge or experience is required. This course has been designed for the active, older adult but is open to anyone who would like to improve their fitness and health or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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?