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Changing Aging - UBC Kinesiology BodyWorks Program

Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 3, 2024

55 yrs +, Mixed

Fitness & Health7 - SeniorCCA Contractor Business - Category 1

Description

Changing Aging

This 55+ evidence-based program is a specialty class for older adults. It focuses on strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health through muscle- and bone-strengthening exercises followed by intervals of aerobic exercise. Additional focuses include exercises to improve change of direction, reaction time and core stability. Modifications are provided to accommodate different abilities and limitations.

Some exercise will take place on the floor but transitions will be limited to 1-2 per class and standing modification will be provided if required. This class will include at least 4 multi-joint resistance exercises targeting major muscle groups and 20 minutes of moderate intensity continuous exercise or three 5 minute bouts of vigorous intensity.

Features:

Exercise in a safe space with other like-minded adults and supportive instructors
Strengthen muscles used in activities of daily living
Practice change of direction, reaction time and stability drills to improve walking confidence

No session Oct 25 & Nov 22

Activity meeting dates

Sep 10, 2024 - Dec 3, 2024

Tue, Fri9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Instructor

UBC School Of Kinesiology

More Information

SupervisorCentre Activity Admin - JL Sunset

Number of sessions23

DepartmentSN - Senior Program (4450)

Registration dates

From Aug 14, 2024 9:00 AM

$368.00

Closed

Notes

No session Oct 25 & Nov 22

Centre (Association) Program Refund and Cancellation Policy

- All refunds and transfers will be pro-rated with an administration fee of $5 applied to each person and program. You will be refunded for the remainder of the classes, with a $5 administration fee.

- Refunds and transfers for regular programs must be requested 48 hours prior to start of the scheduled second class. No refunds or transfers after the scheduled 2nd class. No refunds or transfers if you register after the 2nd class.

- Refund requests for specialty programs (day camps, music lessons, cooking classes, luncheons, personal training, special events, and workshops) must be submitted 7 days prior to the 1st scheduled class.

- Birthday Party refund or transfer requests must be made 14 days prior to party. A $25 administration fee applies to all refunds or transfers.

- Cash refunds will be returned by cheque. Refunds on debit or credit card will be refunded back on to the same card. All refund requests can also be refunded back on customer’s account for credit.

- Full refunds will be issued for any program cancelled by the Centre.

NOTE: The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19.

Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices:

- Participants are required to comply with the current Orders of the Provincial Health Officer. For more information, please cut and paste into your web browser: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restrictions

- Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending the Facility.

- Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.

- All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.