Being able to adapt to the audience is essential.
Delivering a class is more than working to a lesson plan.
For over 25 years, I have helped older adults enjoy the benefits of movement, exercise and social connection.
My classes are designed to help people maintain mobility, confidence and independence, regardless of their previous experience or current fitness level.
I believe effective teaching starts with the people in the room. Rather than expecting participants to adapt to a programme, I adapt movement to meet individual needs, creating welcoming and supportive classes where everyone can take part with confidence.
As the first practitioner to be awarded Chartered Senior Practitioner status in Group Exercise and Physical Activity and Health, I combine extensive practical experience with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Whether you're returning to exercise after a break, managing a health condition, or simply want to keep moving, my aim is the same: to help you move well, feel strong and enjoy life more.
As well as teaching classes, I use my experience from the church hall floor to promote movement and dance within the physical activity sector. Click here to read more about my journey from the church hall floor to the boardroom.
Click here- from the Church floor to the Board Room.
My classes are designed to help people maintain mobility, confidence and independence, regardless of their previous experience or current fitness level.
I believe effective teaching starts with the people in the room. Rather than expecting participants to adapt to a programme, I adapt movement to meet individual needs, creating welcoming and supportive classes where everyone can take part with confidence.
As the first practitioner to be awarded Chartered Senior Practitioner status in Group Exercise and Physical Activity and Health, I combine extensive practical experience with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Whether you're returning to exercise after a break, managing a health condition, or simply want to keep moving, my aim is the same: to help you move well, feel strong and enjoy life more.
As well as teaching classes, I use my experience from the church hall floor to promote movement and dance within the physical activity sector. Click here to read more about my journey from the church hall floor to the boardroom.
Click here- from the Church floor to the Board Room.
Professional Status.
A mark of distinction awarded to those who have demonstrated true excellence, innovation and impact within their field.
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Awarded by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), Chartered status is the highest level of professional recognition within the sector.
I am proud to be the first practitioner to be awarded Chartered Senior Practitioner status (FCIMSPA), Core Group Exercise Instruction and Physical Activity & Health. |
Chartered status is awarded to professionals who can demonstrate a high level of expertise, substantial experience, relevant qualifications and an ongoing commitment to professional development. Through a rigorous assessment process, candidates must show how they apply their knowledge, influence positive change and make a meaningful impact throughout their careers. You can find out more by clicking here
You can read the full article on CIMSPAs website by clicking here
Professional Credentials.
QUALIFICATIONS and COURSES
- 2025: Awarded Chartered, Senior Practitioner Status.
- 2023: UK Coaching Safeguarding Adults in Physical Activity and Sport: Adults with Care and Support Needs.
- 2023: UK Coaching Mental Health Awareness for Sport and Physical Activity + (2023).
- 2023: UK Coaching Digital Badge UK Coaching.
- 2020: L2 Award in Mental Health Awareness.
- 2019: Para Dance UK – Inclusive Dance Training: I qualified as a Para Dance Instructor with Para Dance UK learning how to adapt and incorporate mobility aids into my classes.
- 2015: Medau Movement Teacher: I qualified with Medau Movement in 2015 as a Level 3 Movement and Dance Teacher, a participant led movement system that embraces how the body moves with hand held appratus such as hoops, balls and gymnastic ribbons.
- 1999: EXTEND Exercise Training: Level 3 EXTEND Exercise teacher specialising in the older adult. I became a Course Director in 2005. In 2020 I received my Gold Teaching badge, celebrating 20 years of delivering EXTEND classes.
EXTEND ceased trading in 2021 but my classes are delivered with the same ethos of functional movements to songs you can sing to for everyday living and independence. Working the major joints of the body participants say they feel the difference and enjoy the music and the way the movements are put together. - 1989: PGCE, Middle Years, Science. University of Roehampton.
- 1988: BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, London Metropolitan University.
CONTINUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
Teachers are required to undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) to maintain, update, and broaden their knowledge and skills.
These are some of the courses I have taken to ensure I am both up to date- and membership compliant!
Endorsed training is mapped against a professional standard and delivered by a CIMSPA education partner
Teachers are required to undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) to maintain, update, and broaden their knowledge and skills.
These are some of the courses I have taken to ensure I am both up to date- and membership compliant!
Endorsed training is mapped against a professional standard and delivered by a CIMSPA education partner
GOVERNANCE
ICSA Certificate of Charity Management
Level 4 qualification focused on charity regulation, compliance, and governance in England and Wales
Essential Sports Governance
Issued by Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland This introductory course is perfect for governance leads and board members alike. Essential Sports Governance provides a detailed overview of the principles and practice of sports governance and how to get to compliance and beyond. This course may be of greatest use to those relatively new to a sports governance role. |
Delivered by the Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland, Risk, Compliance and Finance in Sport (Module 4 of the Certificate in Sports Governance explores key themes concerning finance and risk in the sports sector, sports ethics and the importance to organisations of identifying and engaging effectively with their principal stakeholders.
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Is there anything you want to ask Tracy about her classes?
Contact her at [email protected] or text or call 07949 055958
Tracy's Facebook page can be found here: @exercisewithtracy
Contact her at [email protected] or text or call 07949 055958
Tracy's Facebook page can be found here: @exercisewithtracy
