What is Strength in Motion: Gross Motor and Coordination Development?

Does your child has difficulty keeping up with their peers in physical activities. Has a therapist told you that they are “low toned”, has “sensory integration issues”or continues to have “primitive reflex patterns”? Are you looking for a program that will allow your child to practice activities introduced in Adaptive Physical Education, physical or occupational therapy?  Does your child have eye – hand coordination required for throwing and catching balls? Has your child had difficulty being successful in traditional recreation programs? Are you tired of seeing them stand on the sidelines?  If any of these situations describe your child, this program is for them.

Practicing the foundation of movement and sport

This youth centered program will work on developing gross motor and coordination skills through fun games and exercises. We build a strong foundation of the movement patterns that are necessary sport skills. During each session we work on core strength, balance, and cardio endurance. Participants work on skills that are common across all sports such as eye hand coordination, kicking, throwing, catching, jumping and running. We then incorporate these new foundational skills into sports skills. Each child is meet at their level and we work at the skills that are challenging to them so they can be successful in group sport activities. 

Who can participate in Strength in Motion: Gross Motor and Coordination Development?

• This program is for individuals 8-16 years of age
• co-ed
• Those who has an Intellectual or Developmental Disability
• Those with muscle weakness, balance  or coordination challenges
• Those with physical disabilities
• Individuals may ambulate independently, or use assistive devices, or wheelchairs.

When is this program offered?

This program is offered throughout the year