Curriculum for ParkFit Kids & Teens
Our Fitness Principles
Being good stewards of the bodies God has given us, by pursuing and consistently improving our physical fitness and health
Stability, mobility, coordination, strength, agility, speed, flexibility and endurance, using bodyweight exercises, resistance training, cardiorespiratory activities, and games
Safety and joint protection through proper technique and movement
Working hard at something physical to reach a goal
Experiencing the reward of accomplishment and increased confidence after reaching a goal
Perceiving physical activity as fulfilling and fun, especially when shared with others
Gratefulness for the bodies God gave us; each class closes with a brief prayer
Our Fitness Programming
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Warm-Up & Cool-down
Proper body preparation and recovery; dynamic stretching to increase and protect joint range-of-motion; static stretching to repair muscles and increase flexibility
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Varied Workout Formats
AMRAP, stations, tabata, obstacle course, ladder, EMOM, timed, team-building
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Core and Balance
Such as superman, plank variations, floor bridges, single-leg exercises, hopscotch, abdominal exercises
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Cardiorespiratory
Such as jogging and jump roping
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Resistance Training
Usually using bodyweight exercises such as pushups, lunges, squats, pull-up variations and suspension trainer rows; sometimes using resistance with dumbbells, medicine balls, or kettlebells
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Total Body
Such as animal walking, mountain climbers, up-downs, burpees, jumping jacks
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Playground
Such as monkey bars, jumping pull-ups, rope climbing, and balance obstacles
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Plyometric
Such as squat jumps, lateral hurdle hops, line jumps, broad jumps
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Speed, Agility, and Quickness
Such as ladder drills, shuttle runs, sprint intervals
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Fitness Tracking
End-of semester fitness challenges, regular formal assessments for Teens, informal assessments for Kids
A Typical Class Flow
Warm-up/dynamic stretching/hydration
Instruction
Practice new movements
Explanation of the day’s workout
Ask questions/hydration
WORKOUT
Final challenge - Teens class only
Closing game - Kids class only
Cool-down/hydration/static stretching
Announcements and dismissal prayer
