What you'll learn
Learn to stay active, strong and connected with our fitness short courses in Sydney!
Staying active is one of the best investments you can make in your health, independence, and wellbeing. Designed especially for adults aged 50 and over, our Seniors Health & Fitness Program offers a fun, supportive, and welcoming way to improve your fitness while enjoying the company of others.
Led by an experienced instructor, each session combines gentle cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance work, and stretching to help you move with greater confidence in everyday life. Exercises can be adapted to suit a range of fitness levels, allowing everyone to participate comfortably and progress at their own pace.
More than just an exercise class, this long-running program has become a valued social community where many participants return term after term to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful friendships. Whether you're returning to exercise, looking to maintain your mobility, or simply wanting a positive reason to get out each week, you'll be warmly welcomed. Classes are available both indoors at our Rozelle campus and at Camperdown Tennis Centre, where participants enjoy exercising in the fresh air with the reassurance of a large undercover area when needed.
Learning outcomes
By participating in this Seniors Health & Fitness Program, you will have the opportunity to explore activities and techniques that may support:
- Building strength for everyday activities
- Improving balance, coordination, and stability
- Supporting mobility, flexibility, and joint health
- Maintaining cardiovascular fitness
- Increasing confidence in movement and physical activity
- Developing healthy exercise habits
- Enjoying the social and wellbeing benefits of regular group exercise
Course content
What will be covered in this Seniors Health & Fitness Program?
During the program, participants will work with exercises and activities such as:
- Gentle cardiovascular exercise
- Strength and resistance training
- Balance and coordination exercises
- Mobility and flexibility activities
- Functional movements that support everyday life
- Stretching and cool-down exercises
Regular participation may help support strength, mobility, confidence, and general wellbeing while encouraging an active and healthy lifestyle.
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant needs, and instructor approach.
Course venue
This program is offered at two venues. Please check your class information to confirm your location.
Outdoor program – Camperdown Tennis Centre
Outdoor classes take place at Camperdown Tennis Centre and surrounding Camperdown Park, located at the rear of the former Camperdown Bowling Club, 33 Mallett Street, Camperdown NSW 2050.
The gate will remain locked until your tutor arrives. If you arrive early, please wait at the gate. On rainy days, classes continue under the large covered area at the tennis centre.
Indoor program – Rozelle Campus
Indoor classes are held in the large hall at our Rozelle Campus, located at 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (no access via Victoria Road).
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A pair of dumbbells
- Exercise mat (yoga mat or similar)
- Light resistance band
- Small resistance bands
- Water
- Towel
- Sunblock and hat (for outdoor classes)
- Comfortable clothing suitable for the weather
Additional information
Our sport and fitness short courses are designed to be supportive, enjoyable and accessible.
Before starting this program, we recommend completing a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). This simple self-screening tool helps you determine whether increasing your physical activity is appropriate for you and is a sensible first step before beginning any new exercise program.
Course testimonials
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Franca said: The members in the class group are a happy lot and very united (lots of team spirit) yet each is individualistic (each in their own mood and time) and you could not get a better tutor (predisposed to lead and go along with it). Don't kid yourself: this is a very fit group! Having fun while getting fit is what it's all about. The jovial nature and togetherness of the group continue after the course over coffee in the park (how keen is that?) for those that can stay on.
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Janette said: David is a great coach who varies the exercises and routines. He is very happy to make adjustments/modifications where needed. David makes good use or the area.
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Stephanie said: It has been a great course for me. Although its group oriented the personal attentions also present. You can work at your own pace and learn how to do each excersise correctly. Very happy even though I have to have short breaks every now and then. I can pick up the class and Excersises without feeling I have to start again. Love it.
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Cheryl said: I have completed this course for the first time but it's more a life style choice with great facilitator and company, than a course. Staying active as one matures is crucial and this is fun and very social. Highly recommended.
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Wendy said: Course instructor is helpful, professional and makes classes fun. Other participants are friendly and you learn easily.
Course tutors
David Middleton
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