fitness program: agility
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FITNESS PROGRAM: AGILITY . EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE PACKAGE GRADES 6-8. GOAL. For students to utilize various tools to increase skill development in: Balance Coordination Speed Reflexes Strength Endurance. BENEFITS OF AN AGILITY FITNESS PROGRAM. Translates to sports - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FITNESS PROGRAM:
AGILITY EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
PACKAGEGRADES 6-8
GOAL• For students to utilize various tools to increase
skill development in:• Balance• Coordination• Speed• Reflexes• Strength• Endurance
BENEFITS OF AN AGILITY FITNESS PROGRAM
• Translates to sports• Decreases risk of injury• Improves overall
fitness level• Knowledge of how
body functions• New, easy, and fun!
SLIDE BOARD
• Ultraslide 7• Can be adjusted to 4,
5, and 6 feet.• Includes a pair of slide
slippers.• Purpose: Develop and
condition muscles that make lateral motion possible.
SLIDE BOARD• Use: Ultraslide 7 Students can improve upon
muscle conditioning, joint strength, weight loss and endurance (lunges, squats, leg curls, push ups).
• Cost: $299.95• Source: http://
www.ultraslide.com/slideboards-pages-156.php
AGILITY LADDER
• ABC Agility Ladder• 10 yards long with 19
squares.• Plastic rungs eliminate
injury.• Stores on its own
handle.• Purpose: Improves
ABC’s, great for drills, and improves lower extremity functions.
AGILITY LADDER• Use: Allows students to work on developing
footwork skills by having them perform various movements (high knees, crossovers) through the ladder.
• Cost: $89.95• Source:
http://www.performbetter.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10151_10751_1003622_-1_1000383_1000382_1000171_ProductDisplayErrorView
HURDLES• Nike SPARQ Hurdles• Packaged in sets of six.• Adjusts to 6” or 12” heights.• Collapses flat for easy
storage.• Lightweight and durable.• Purpose: A great training
tool to build explosive power, agility, and speed.
HURDLES• Use: Students can complete various exercises
(hops/3 hurdle drill) to progress in areas of stability and speed.
• Cost: $65.00• Source: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?
l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-305370
STEP BOXES
• The Stackable Step• Comes in a 4” or 6”box.• Slip resistant bottom.• 225 lb. weight limit.• Purpose: Step aerobics
provides a total body workout involving primary and stabilizing muscles.
STEP BOXES• Use: Students can perform basic actions
(jumps/quick feet) in a variety of ways by using the Stackable Step Up.
• Cost: 4”= $32.95 and 6”=$39.95• Source: http://
www.power-systems.com/p-2353-the-stackable-step.aspx
INSANITY• Cool Moves and Groove it Out
DVD.• Healthy snack ideas.• Easy guide to help students
read nutrition labels.• Wall poster to record
workouts.• Purpose: This exciting DVD will
get you sweating and exercising all while having fun!
INSANITY• Use: Students will learn new moves from Shaun T
that will help with agility/strength and self-confidence.
• Cost: $19.95 (+$4.95 s&h)• Source:
http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/fit_kids_club.do
THE END RESULT
- Combination of all these resources = improved agility.
- Students gravitate to new activities.
- Build upon movement skills.
- Use these tools as a foundation.
- The traditional weight room/team sports can become monotonous.
- Help me jump start my new and exciting agility program!