SEN Dance fitness

What will the course Cover?

Movement and Dancing to increase learners health, flexibility and well being

Who is this course for?

Learners who enjoy movement dance and keeping fit

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

No previous experience necessary

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

Move in a variety of ways, respond to different kinds of music: being aware of rhythm, pace, mood etc.

How is the course organised?

Learners will have an interview before joining the class. Each session will include whole group work, individual work and pair/small group work. Tutors encourage independence and give support to each individual learner as appropriate.

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

Learners will be able to use their skills at home. Support workers may like to use techniques learnt in the class with learners at home to reinforce their learning.

How will my progress be assessed?

Your tutor will assess your starting point and develop your Individual Learning Plan. Throughout the course you will be assessed by your tutor and LSA against the course and your own personal goals. Evidence will be taken throughout the course including worksheets, photo’s and video’s. Learners will have the opportunity to evaluate their own work and that of the other learners.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

Learners can continue with the class at the same level, move onto the Pre-Employment Skills project, progress to Employment based courses or onto Inclusive classes or mainstream provision.

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

Comfortable clothes and shoes

What support is available?

There is a Learning Support Assistant in every class to give special help where needed and support the tutor in class, along with learners own personal support if necessary. Specialist aids are also available such as hearing loops, roller-ball mice, large and keyboards. Makaton symbols and images are used where possible to help understanding. Senior Learning Support Assistants are available to support with enrolling, information, guidance and communicating with learners homes. Tutors who have the same learner will also work together to make sure all teaching and support is pulling the same way across all their classes.