Nordic Walking Programmes on offer for SERC Staff

SERC have teamed up with Sport NI and the Every Body Active 2020 programme as part of the Health and Wellbeing programme on offer for staff.  

Sport NI are offering SERC staff free beginner Nordic walking programmes which are suitable for all levels of fitness and will help you learn the basics to get you started. Nordic Walking is a total body version of walking that can be enjoyed both by non-athletes as a health-promoting physical activity, and by athletes as a sport. 

It is a fantastic way of keeping fit and improving your health under the guidance of a fully qualified instructor. The activity is performed with specifically designed walking poles similar to ski poles.   

Programme details for the indoor cycling beginner taster sessions:  

Please arrive 10 minutes before starting time.   You are required to wear suitable clothing and trainers and bring a bottle of water. Walking sticks will be provided.  

Please find attached in the related email from HR, the Nordic Walking Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and leaflet with more details. 

If you wish to participate please complete and return as soon as possible to:  everybodyactive@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.  

Please note that if you answer ‘yes’ to one or more of the questions on the PAR-Q, you will be unable to partake in the session without written authorisation from your GP.  

If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact HR department on hr@serc.ac.uk  or Everybody Active 2020 on 02891 824018.