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SAL Step it up a Gear

Key Information

Location: City College Peterborough

Course code

14136241

Tutor

Janet Stevens

Start date

24 Sep 2025

End date

8 Jul 2026

Day & Time

Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00

Course Overview

Are you a supported adult learner (SAL) aged 19 or over who has learning disabilities, does not have an EHCP, and would like to challenge themselves physically? If you answered yes, our SAL Step it up a Gear course is just what you need!

In this 30-week course, you will discover Peterborough and the surrounding areas on foot whilst building confidence, fitness and friendships. Along the way you will learn about the things you need for a walk in a variety of weather conditions, how to stay safe and look after yourself when exercising.

What will you learn?

You will for example:

• Practise powerwalking

• Know what to wear on a walk in different weather conditions

• Walk safely around urban and rural areas

• Discuss how exercise can help your mental health

To enrol:

We’d love to meet you first to make sure this course is the right fit for you.

Please get in touch with our friendly Customer Experience Team to book an appointment with one of our tutors:

Call us on 01733 761 361

Or email admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

If you want to see what a lesson is like, join our taster on Wednesday 23 July. To book your place, just contact us using the details above.

You will need

Learners are advised to wear suitable clothing for the weather, sturdy footwear, and bring a water bottle. Learners will need to be able to walk approx. 3 miles comfortably to join the class.

This course is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Eligibility criteria apply which learners will be expected to evidence by

providing ID, proof of address and proof of income upon enrolment.

A fee will only be applicable if you’re income is over the threshold set by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority.

What next?

After completing this course, you can discuss with your tutor to move onto one of our other SAL courses such as our SAL My Home & Me or SAL Rest, Breathe, Relax.

For more information, please:

Visit our website www.citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

Call us on 01733 761 361

Email admin@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk

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