The Forum has a great range of short courses from Triathlon Training and Run for Fun, to Learn to Surf, Hip Hop and trips to the Vineyards. What are you waiting for? Enrol now!
Fitness
Movement and Posture
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Dates | Course 1: Wenesday 21 March Course 2: Tuesday 8 May |
| Cost | $15.00 |
| Instructor | Peter Miller |
| Time & Venue | NUmoves Clinic The Forum, University |
A ‘Movement Education’ session to challenge your behaviour with respect to the way you move and your daily requirements at work, gym & home. Your movement habits/patterns can increase or decrease the risk of injury!
Education
SLSA Senior First Aid
| Duration | One Day |
| Dates | Course 1: Saturday 31 March Course 2: Saturday 18 August |
| Cost | $85 (Refresher) $105 (Full Course) |
| Instructor | Surf Lifesaving NSW |
| Time & Venue | 9:00am – 4:00pm PE Building, next to The Forum, University |
Surf Lifesaving NSW will again be conducting First Aid courses at the University. A compulsory item for many degrees and occupations, don’t miss your chance to secure a place in this heavily discounted course. Courses are run at the discounted student rate and are available for all University students.
Cert III in Fitness (Accelerated learning course)
| Duration | Four Weeks |
| Dates | Course 1: Thursday 29 March 2012 Course 2: Thursday 14 June 2012 Course 3: Thursday 11 October 2012 |
Hunter TAFE, in conjunction with Newcastle University Sport, offers fitness instructor courses for people who currently work, or want to get work, in the fitness industry as fitness trainer. Learn how to instruct individual exercise programs to maintain or improve individuals' fitness, wellbeing and health.
Cert IV in Fitness (Accelerated learning course)
| Duration | Four Weeks |
| Dates | Course 1: Thursday 2 February 2012 Course 2: Thursday 16 August 2012 |
Would you like to get twice the results from half the time spent in the gym? Join Jamie who will coach you through functional movement performed at optimal intensity, this course is results driven. Train smarter not harder!
Pool Lifeguard
| Duration | Two Days |
| Dates | Sat 23 & Sun 24 June 2012 |
| Cost | $280.00 |
| Instructor | Alan Pickles |
| Time & Venue | 9am-5pm The Forum, University |
Attain your Pool Lifeguard qualification in our specialisedtwo day course. You will learn safe water practices, survival,self preservation, recognising an emergency, priorities for rescue, use of bystanders and emergency care.
This course involves both theory and practical assessments.
Trips & Tours
Go Karts - Le Mans Grand Prix
| Date | Saturday 31 March |
| Time | 11:00am |
| Cost | $45.00 per person |
Ever wished you were Mark Webber, Sebastian Vettel or Lewis Hamilton? Gear up for the Grand Prix at Go Karts Go, Broadmeadow! The winning driver will receive their next Forum membership on the house!
Includes:
1 x 5min Practice session
1 x 5min Qualifying session
1 x 15min Race Final with a full rolling race start (grid based on Qualifying Times)
Lifestyle
Tai Chi
| Duration | 10 Weeks |
| Dates | Course 1 - Tuesday 31 January (10 weeks) Course 2 - Tuesday 1 May (9 weeks) |
| Cost | $150.00 |
| Instructor | Jingfen Xiao |
| Time & Venue | 9:30am - 10:30am The Forum, University |
Tai Chi, or Taijiquan (literally supreme ultimate fist) in Chinese, is an outstanding gem of traditional Chinese culture. Learning to practice Tai Chi will enhance harmony in mind and body, improve concentration and your overall well-being.
Jujutsu
| Duration | 6 Weeks |
| Dates | 5 March - 19 April (no classes 9 & 12 April) |
| Cost | $60.00 |
| Instructor | Amy Stokoe / Richard Ormerod |
| Time & Venue | Mondays 7:00pm; Thursdays 6:30pm The Forum, University |
Amy is a Level 2 Coach, 3rd Dan in Kano Jujutsu and previous 1st Dan in Goshin Ryu Karate.
Tae Kwon Do
| Duration | 6 Weeks |
| Dates | 5 March - 16 April (no classes 9 April) |
| Cost | $60.00 |
| Instructor | Darrel Sparke / Justin Clarke |
| Time & Venue | Mondays 5:30pm The Forum, University |
Discover the fitness, versatility, flexibility and fun of a Martial Art. Gain confidence with greater coordination and understanding of your body and its control through modern and traditional training techniques in an encouraging, energetic environment.
Mini Movers
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Dates | 10 March - 31 March |
| Cost | $40.00 |
| Instructor | Lauren Wheatley |
| Time & Venue | 9:15am Saturday (45min) Studio 2, The Forum, University |
| Age | 3 - 7 Years |
Mini Movers is our brand new class for kids! A fun fitness session designed for the little ones, they will move, groove and giggle from beginning to end!
Badminton Coaching
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Date | Sunday 18 March |
| Cost | $10.00 |
| Instructor | Badminton Club Coaches |
| Time & Venue | 9:00am - 11:00am The Forum, University |
Play the fastest racquet sport on Earth! Experienced coaches from the University Badminton Club will guide you on how to smash, lob and drop your way around the court. Feel free to stay on and participate in the club social hit from 11:00am!
Massage
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Date | Monday 12 March - Monday 2 April |
| Cost | $40.00 |
| Instructor | Tristan Stein |
| Time & Venue | 6:00pm (TBC) Monday HPE2.2 The Forum, University |
A recreational massage course to master effective relaxation techniques to treat your family & friends.
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