Welcome to our summer term 2024 course offer

Enrol onto a course to improve your wellbeing, bring out your creative talents or enhance your personal and professional development. There are courses in English and maths available, and we offer a range of vocational courses and qualifications from Entry Level to Level 3.

Our courses are now mainly onsite at the Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX, with a small proportion of courses available online.

Please enrol online by completing our enrolment form where possible. You can also visit the Thomas Calton Centre Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm.

Fitness, wellbeing and dance

NEW! Introduction to massage technique

Who the course is for

This course is for anyone with an interest in learning basic massage techniques, but could also be useful for support workers or carers in a home or residential setting.

The tutor has worked with many people with physical issues over the years and is ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) qualified, so the course is suitable for a wide range of learners.

Course location

Thomas Calton Centre, Alpha Street, SE15 4NX

What you’ll learn

Learn some simple massage skills to help relieve stress, and to encourage a sense of well-being. We can/will work through clothing and use oils for accessible areas such as feet and hands.  Massage can be performed seated in a chair or lying on a massage couch. 

Similarly, simple chair-based and standing exercises, including posture, alignment, breathing pattern, core strength awareness and stretching with and without exercise bands.

You will also learn some basic anatomy, particularly of the back and shoulders where most tension is held. Some simple exercises and ideas about correct posture and breathing will be explored.

Please inform the tutor of any issues which may affect your participation beforehand if possible or at the start of the class. Also, inform us in advance of any allergies as essential oils will be used

How the course is taught

Through practical hands-on learning and participation in a relaxed and supportive environment

What should I bring to the first session

Comfortable clothes, training shoes, a towel and a bottle of water.

After the course

You'll be able to carry out simple massages.

How to enrol 

Complete an enrolment form online

Find out how to enrol, locations and more about our services.

Course details

Title

Days and times

Course code, start date, number of weeks

Fees

£5 annual registration fee also applies

NEW! An introduction to massage technique 

Monday

1.30pm to 3.30pm

HF3010

10 June 2024

5 weeks

£50 standard

£25 concession

Contact information

Southwark Adult Learning Service 

Page last updated: 06 March 2024

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