13th - 17th November 2023

This KU Girl Can – can you?

‘This Girl Can’ is a campaign designed to get women participating in sport. This Girl Can campaign, funded by the National Lottery, celebrates women participating in sport and active lifestyles, regardless of shape, size or ability. 

This Girl Can week runs from 13th - 17th November where we have a wide range of free activities for females to get involved in. 

We will be celebrating women in sport and inspiring all students to try something new or get back into a physical activity through a week of beginner friendly activities. Please see all activities below:

To view our timetable, please click here

For activities that require booking, please click here

 

This Girl Can Timetable 

Monday 13th November

Breathing Techniques (Virtual) *male coach* - 11:00am-12:00pm

This session doesn't require any special equipment, just a quiet place where you can join in and enjoy the time. To sign up and join the session, please email: michael@yogahara.com

 

Pilates - 12:00-13:00pm, PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students

 

Women's Football - 18:00 - 21:00pm, Tolworth Court Sports Ground, KT4 7QH

Just turn up at Tolworth Court Sports Ground. 

 

Hip Hop (Dance) - 19:00-20:00pm, Townhouse Dance Studio, KT1 2EE

Just turn up at Townhouse Dance Studio and have a go at a Hip Hop dance class with the Kingston University Dance Club.

 

Tuesday 14th November 

Beginner's Ballet - 14:00-15:00pm, PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students

 

Netball - 17:30-20:30pm, Tolworth Court Sports Ground, KT4 7QH

Just turn up at Tolworth Court Sports Ground. 

 

Jazz (Dance) - 19:00 - 20:00pm, Townhouse Dance Studio, KT1 2EE

Just turn up at Townhouse Dance Studio and have a go at a Jazz dance class with the Kingston University Dance Club.

 

Wednesday 15th November 

Yoga - 11:00am - 12:00pm, PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students

 

Pole Dancing - 12:00 - 13:00pm, Pole Ninjas, Fresh Gym, Govett Avenue, Shepperton, TW17 8AB 

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students *please note, this class has a capacity of 12*

Please meet at 11:00am outside Kingston University, Penrhyn Road Campus, KT1 2EE where a minibus will take you from PR campus to the studio. The minibus will then pick you up from the studio at 1:30pm and take you back to PR campus. 

 

Thursday 16th November 

Beginner's Ballet - 14:00-15:00pm, PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students

 

Exercise Training and the Menstrual Cycle: What's a Girl to do? (Virtual) - 17:15-18:00pm

The session will be presented by Dr Emma O’Donnell, a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University. Emma has a specialist focus on the female athlete, including the effects of the menstrual cycle, menstrual disturbances, and sex hormones on athletic performance and cardiovascular function.

For more details about this conference, please click here. To reserve a FREE place, please register for the event here. 

 

Commercial (Dance) - 19:00 - 20:00pm, Townhouse Dance Studio, KT1 2EE

Just turn up at Townhouse Dance Studio and have a go at a Jazz dance class with the Kingston University Dance Club.

 

Friday 17th November 

Social Run 5K - 9:00 - 10:00am *male leader*

All abilities are welcome! Join us for a social run. To join, please meet at the Student Union Social Space, PR Campus, KT1 2EE

 

Self Defence -  PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

11:00am - 12:00pm

12:00 - 13:00pm

14:00 - 15:00pm

Get involved in our free self defence class during our This Girl Can week. All abilities are welcome .

This class offers you the opportunity to learn safely while providing a great source of regular exercise in a non-coventional way. It is designed to make you more aware, prepared and ready for any situation that may occur in your everyday life. 

To book your space, please visit Events @ Union of Kingston Students *please note, each session has a capacity of 16*

 

Salsa - 13:00 - 14:00pm, PR Campus, Fitness Centre Studio, KT1 2EE

All abilities are welcome, all you have to do, is turn up!