Gentle Exercise – Fit for Life Dance Fitness

Course Overview

Dance your way to fitness with Gentle Exercise – Fit for Life Dance Fitness! This course invites you to enhance your agility, coordination, balance, flexibility, fitness level, and core muscle strength in a fun and engaging environment.

Experience gentle cardio exercises that utilise your own body weight, incorporating light dumbbells and bands for added resistance. Delve into dance fitness routines that not only boost your physical well-being but also bring joy to your exercise routine. Learn the art of proper stretches to improve your flexibility and overall mobility.

Whether you’re looking to maintain an active lifestyle, improve your fitness, or simply enjoy the uplifting benefits of dance, this course is designed for individuals of all fitness levels.

Join now to improve your agility, coordination, balance, flexibility, fitness level and core muscle strength!

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

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What you will learn

Course outline

The course is offering the following components:

  • Gentle cardio exercise using body weight to improve agility, coordination, balance, flexibility and time to respond
  • Gentle resistance exercise using light dumbbells 0.5kg to 2kg and bands to build strength and increase level of fitness
  • Dance fitness to improve coordination, balance, agility, body and mind work, and music appreciation
  • Functional gentle exercise to help with every day activities, improve core muscles strength, balance, coordination, agility and time to respond to situations
  • Stretches to improve flexibility and range of motions

Course outcome

You will learn:

  • how to exercise safely at your fitness level
  • how to build core strength and strength in general
  • how to improve your balance, coordination, and stability
  • varieties of exercise to improve mind and body functions

What you need to know

Entry requirements

Ability to walk and stand alone. Open mind to learn and desire to engage in physical activities and exercises and a medical clearance from your physician if you have health conditions.

What you need to provide

  • Enclosed sport shoes
  • Comfortable exercise attire which stretches with your movements
  • A set of light dumbbells from 0.5kg to 2kg that you can use during the class for fitness.
  • A bottle of water
  • A small towel for sweat

Other information

  • Students sign a medical/ information form at the first class.
  • If you are new to exercise or have a pre-existing condition, please seek information from their GP before participating.
  • Avoid eating a heavy meal two hours before the class. Please do not drink for one hour prior to class or during the class. Please have plenty of water earlier on during the day.
  • Ladies: For comfort, avoid bras with underwire
  • Student's health needs are considered and alternative options are provided to meet individual health issues, level of strength, flexibility and fitness.

Class details

Start Date27 January 2025
End Date31 March 2025
Sessions10
DaysMon
Time5:30pm - 6:20pm
TutorTilly Wong

$220

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.