Health and Fitness for Life

Health and Fitness for Life helps you look at your personal health and well-being; your diet, exercise, fitness and sexual health.

By the end of the course you will be able to see if any adjustments are needed in these areas.

Course Dates	14-16 Nov (Fri – Sun) Men Only Apply Now 28-30 Nov (Fri – Sun) Women Only Apply Now 18-20 Feb 19 (Mon-Wed) Men Only Apply Now 3-5 Apr 19 (Wed-Fri) Women only Apply Now Or Download an Application Form
Course Times	Classes begin at 4pm on the first day of your course and end at around 3pm on the final day. Please arrive on campus at 3pm on your first day to check in.
Course Level	Level 2
Course Length	3 Days Residential
Course Area	Personal and Social Development
Course Fees	View Fee Section

Planning Your Learning

Choosing the right course will help you get the most out of studying at Fircroft College. We offer one-to-one information, advice and guidance (IAG) to help you plan a personal programme of learning. We will look at what aims and goals you may have, your previous qualifications and experience, and what you want to achieve by studying at Fircroft. We will then plan a suitable programme of learning with you.

To find out more about how we can help you choose the right course for you, download our fact sheet here.

To book an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) meeting you can contact our admissions office on 0121 472 0116, or come to one of our drop-in sessions, every Monday from 2pm – 4pm.

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Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set in six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Staying with us as a residential student means you can ‘get away from it all’ and focus on learning and achieving, away from everyday home and work pressures.
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