A3206 - Pilates body conditioning: start strong (beginners)

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Start Date: 21/09/2026      End Date: 30/11/2026        Start Time: 18:00      End Time: 19:00        Hours per Week: 1.00      No of Weeks: 10
Fees:      £67.00 (tuition)     £128.00 (overseas)     £21.00 (concessionary)
Tutor: Tracy Gorbell        No of Places: FULL - click to check
Shadwell Centre

Course Overview

Course Overview
“Would you like to start moving more comfortably and learn the basics of Pilates in a supportive way?”
This course focuses on introducing the foundations of Pilates, including posture, alignment, coordinated breathing, and basic movement control. Core beginner exercises are repeated regularly to help new learners feel confident, while returning learners use the opportunity to refine technique and rebuild consistency.
Sessions progress gradually, with clear instruction and options to adapt exercises to individual needs, helping learners build a strong and safe foundation.

What will you learn and be able to do?

What will you learn and be able to do?
* Align the body correctly for at least four beginner Pilates exercises with tutor guidance.
* Perform at least two beginner level exercises in lying, seated, side lying, and all fours positions.
* Use coordinated breathing techniques to support movement and posture during exercises.
* Use at least one piece of small equipment (e.g. Pilates ball or resistance band) to support alignment, add challenge and variety.
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Entry requirements

Entry requirements
None, but this course may not be suitable for those with certain medical conditions so please check with your health professional if unsure. In some circumstances your tutor may require you to provide evidence that you are fit to take part in the class or suggest an alternative, more appropriate option.
This course is not suitable for pregnant women
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Equipment required

Equipment required
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. You may work with bare feet or in socks. A small towel may be useful.
You can bring your own mat to class, plus something suitable to support your neck and head (e.g. towel or blanket).
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How will you know you are making progress?

How will you know you are making progress?
The tutor will provide verbal feedback throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to monitor their progress and achievement using an Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

You will also gain more from the course if you commit time to it outside the classroom.

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There is no formal assessment but you will be asked to monitor your own progress during the course. For example, this includes you monitoring your own health and fitness via a simple questionnaire.
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Progress opportunities - your next steps

Progress opportunities - your next steps
Other Pilates or fitness-related courses
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Other info

Other info
In general, we will not allow late enrolment to any course after the first two weeks.

Children are not allowed in our health & fitness courses unless they are specifically family learning classes. Please do not ask your tutor to give your child access as they do not have the authority to do this.

Health and Safety requirements demand that all learners participating in fitness classes must complete the warm up. Therefore, latecomers that miss the warm up will be refused entry to the session.
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Extra Support

Extra Support
If you have declared a learning difficulty, disability or support need whilst enrolling and you require support/assistance in class or to complete your course, please discuss your needs with your tutor at the first lesson.

If you intend to take an examination and feel you have an additional learning need or special requirements, you must declare them to your tutor within the first 2 weeks of your course.

If you are studying in an online group, then you can arrange a one-to-one online discussion with your tutor, after the session, or by email.

Where we aim to make reasonable adjustments to support our learners, please note we are unable to provide any type of in class or in person support if your course takes place online.
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