A Carer's Journey - Healthy for Life - a seated/standing exercise class

Who is this course for?
Any unpaid carer who is looking after someone with a long-term illness, special need or impairment is invited to join this online course.

What the course will cover:
A range of exercises to work safely on stamina, mobility, muscular strength, posture, coordination, balance, flexibility, falls prevention.

Sessions start with a warm-up (seated or standing), then move on to exercises for different parts of the body: e.g. for mobility of the hands – improving grip and ability to open jars, strengthening leg muscles to help with falls prevention.

There will be some dance routines for fun and a cool down stretch, followed by a remobiliser to put a spring in one's step.

You will need to wear suitable shoes/trainers or socks/stockinged feet for those sitting comfortable trousers or leggings

Course Outcomes
By participating in this course participants will have the opportunity to:
• exercise safely on stamina, mobility and muscular strength
• work on improving coordination and flexibility
• and improving posture and balance.

Please note half-term is 30/05/2023.

Abingdon and Witney College is subject to Ofsted regulation and is required to work with all its students to make sure they understand Government initiatives around Safeguarding, Prevent and Fundamental British Values. Information on these matters will be shared with you during your course.

You will also be asked to complete monitoring paperwork, which helps us to deliver course content to the highest quality.