Physiology Course Physiological science takes a wide view of the body. It deals with the way in which collections of cells are organised to form organs such as the heart & liver, & the way in which these organs work together in the body. Even more importantly, physiology emphasises the interaction between these systems, & the way that their activities are adjusted to keep the body functioning as well as possible. A basic understanding of physiology is necessary for anyone working in a medical field, as it allows the student to understand how to help people to make the most of their bodies' natural physiology enables us to understand what happens when imbalance occurs & how health care aims to restore balance. ...

Pilates Trainer Professional Course The goal of Pilates, according to its founder, Joseph Pilates, is the “attainment & maintenance of a uniformly developed body with a sound mind, & the ability to perform life’s daily activities with zest & ease”. Indeed, people who do Pilates regularly feel they have better posture, are less prone to injury, & experience better overall health. Pilates is a body conditioning routine that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, & coordination without adding muscle bulk. For decades, it's been the exercise of choice for dancers & gymnasts (and now Hollywood actors). This course is designed to develop you as a professional Pilates trainer, offering you the flexibility to study, & then teach, without giving up your day job. If you already work in the fitness industry, adding Pilates to your CV will enhance your opportunities to teach more classes & add variety to your week. Each lesson teaches you the fundamentals of the Pilates system & guides you towards running your own classes. Over the course of eight lessons you will build up a compendium of over 100 exercises which you can integrate into a wide range of other disciplines, such as yoga or dance, or simply teach as a specialism. The opportunities are wide & varied! ...

Planning & Decision Making Course We all know that some people & organisations always succeed while others never seem to do quite so well. Many people put success down to 'luck', especially those unsuccessful individuals who persist in reflecting on their 'bad luck' rather than on their not too effective or non-existent plans. Whether we are talking about a swimming gala, an international company, a newsagent's shop, a charity or a country, it could be argued that good planning is the single factor which makes one organisation, individual or project more successful than the next. Planning is the most basic
- & some would say the most important
- of all management functions. If an organisation is to be effective, everyone involved must know where they are going & how they are expected to arrive there. Planning bridges the gap from where the organisation is now to where it wants to be. It makes it possible for organisational development & change to occur & for businesses to achieve their desired goals. The development of an organisation & the quality of the work it produces also depend on effective decision making.

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Planning & Managing a Support System Course Planning & managing a support system provides you with an overview of the support needed to run an open learning system effectively. It considers where support is needed & by whom & how to plan & evaluate its effectiveness. ...

Planning Information Systems Course IT has powerful effects in a globally-networked world. IT-based information systems have enormous potential to enhance important business features such as productivity, profitability, quality, customer service, creativity, & decision making. We now need to consider what we have to do if we want to successfully implement IT-based information systems. We see how they must be planned for, justified, constructed, operated, maintained & protected if they are to enable & support the business. We also explore the concerns that managers face as they deal with information systems. This course concentrates on what must be done before we begin the development of any information system; to plan. After completing this course, you should be able to: understand the relationship between business planning & information systems planning identify the major issues raised by the need for information systems planning identify the key role of information systems requirements in the information systems planning process relate business systems requirements to the choice of information technology architectures assess the economics of systems development. ...

Playwork Our Playwork course is divided into six units, each of which deals with one or more learning outcomes related to one or more aspects of Play & Playwork. About Playwork Once you have completed the entire Playwork Course you will have achieved all the learning outcomes. By the end of the Playwork course you will be able to: Understand Playwork Principles & different types of play. Understand the value of different relationships in playwork & their impact on positive outcomes within play settings Understand how to provide an inclusive & challenging play environment Understand how to provide an organisational framework for play Understand how to develop playwork provision & create play opportunities in the community Understand the importance of reflective practice for practitioners ...

Poetry Writing Course To compose poetry is one of the most exciting & personally rewarding forms of creative writing. It can bring immense pleasure to you & to those who read & listen to your work. Everyone with a love of words can write a poem & the School's course in Poetry Writing is designed to show you how it can be done & to take the mystique out of doing so. The course will take the aspiring poet from the first spark of an idea to its final revision. It has been designed to invigorate all poets, novices & experienced alike, with the excitement of the craft. With the help of your personal tutor you will develop & hone your skills, in addition to receiving advice on writing poems suitable for publication, broadcasting, & competition. So put your love of words to good use & enjoy the benefits of being able to communicate your innermost thoughts & feelings with the School's Poetry Writing Course. ...

Positive Customer Care Course The 21st Century business is increasingly won or lost on the effectiveness of its customer care programme. It costs 5 times as much to win a new customer as to keep an existing one. This course has been designed to help you develop the vital skills to offer positive Customer Care for any business. With this knowledge, you will be able to deal with customers effectively, maximise their potential, & exceed their expectations. ...

Positive Thinking Course Everyone has a creative mind & it can either work for you or against you depending on what you programme into it. Thought has power
- & what you think about expands because energy follows thought. In the superconsciousness there is a lavish supply for every demand & this course teaches the student how to depend on that invisible supply through the bank of the imagination. It is not what you think you are, rather what you think
- YOU ARE.

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