Health and fitness

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Cancer patient Julie Lillis, from Whiteabbey, cycled 300k to raise much-needed cash for Cancer Focus NI
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

Breast cancer patient Julie Lillis has done a wheely fabulous job of raising a magnificent £10,460 for cancer charities by completing an exhausting 300km cycle.
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Platinum Training Institute

The purpose of this qualification is to enable learners to develop the knowledge and skills so they can engage, facilitate, educate and support clients in a gym or health club environment. Completing this qualification allows learners to access Gym Instructor jobs. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments. *This is a Blended Learning qualification that can be started at any time.
Dates:
23 September - 15 November 2024
Belfast
Cancer patient Jill Tsang gave up smoking, with the help of the Cancer Focus NI stop smoking service, because she promised her son.
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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

Cancer patient Jill Tsang is urging smokers to stub out the habit and Make March your Month to Quit.
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Online / Virtual Training/Advice

Platinum Training Institute

The purpose of these qualifications is to enable learners to coach clients – one to one and in small groups – towards their health and fitness goals. Learners will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to plan and deliver creative and personalised exercise programmes, provide nutritional advice and support clients with their overall lifestyle management. *This Course is completed via Blended Learning (Home Study and Tutorials). *As this is a Practical based qualification you will need to be available to travel to our offices in Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland for practical tutorials and assessments.
Dates:
23 September 2024 - 21 March 2025
Belfast