Creating Neurodiversity Friendly Fitness Spaces
Online Workshop: Next Date Tuesday 15th October 2pm GMT
Make your fitness space and teaching more accessible for the 20% of us whose brains work differently.
Join me, neurodiversity consultant, Pilates instructor and neurosparky individual helping you offer neuroinclusive fitness sessions your clients will love.
This 2 hour online session will cover:
- How Can Neurodiversity Impact Exercise Participation?
- Mental Health Considerations
- Why Exercise is Important for Neurodivergent People
- Creating a Sensory-Inclusive Exercise Environment
- Communication Strategies
- Movement and Exercise Considerations
There will be opportunity for questions discussion and to share individual experiences.
You will also receive:
- A recording of the session
- Neuroinclusive Guidance Note for fitness instructors
- Top tips for neurodivergent exercisers leaflet to download
- Further reading list
Contact info@emmamarfe.com with any questions or to find out about our November workshop.
All bodies for all brains
The Neurodiversity in Fitness Project
This is an active project to bring greater awareness, understanding and support to neurodiversity in the fitness industry.
Covering three key areas of:
- Neurodivergent Fitness Professionals
- Neurodivergent clients
- Neuro inclusive exercise spaces
Get involved: Tell us about your experience and find out more
Why Neurodiversity and Fitness?
- When I am not being a neurodiversity consultant, I am a STOTT PILATES Certified Instructor with a focus on support for long term medical conditions and disability. I teach weekly classes and private sessions.
- This hobby turned extra vocation has been an absolute joy and has been a very positive experience for my dyslexic self.
- I regularly meet other neurodivergent fitness professionals who are amazing at what they do.
- There is growing recognition in the industry that exercise should be inclusive for all, including the 15+% who are neurodivergent.
- The benefits of physical exercise (in its many forms) for good mental health are particularly important for neurodivergent individuals.
- Fitness spaces have their own requirements, challenges and opportunities regarding neurodiversity.
- There is much work to do, so join me in making the world a bit more inclusive: all bodies for all brains!
