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Helping Children with
MOTION and EMOTIONS:
The Academy of Physical and Social Development Introduces a new program:
"IN MOTION"
Physical activity, healthy eating and muscular and cardiovascular fitness
can have an immeasurable impact on a child's social and emotional development.
In addition, movement can help build self-esteem and support the development
of coping skills for anxiety, depression and hyperactivity.
The Academy program "IN MOTION" is a combination of personal training and
emotional support designed to help children of all ages and physical abilities
to build muscle, practice motor movements and foster physical self-confidence.
Goals of the Program:
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Help children find and enjoy activities that work to keep their hearts and
muscles healthy through personal training and group fitness.
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Encourage sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork.
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Increase children's understanding and knowledge of physical activity and
healthy living choices related to fitness and health.
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Help children gain an awareness of their bodies in space.
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Practice a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to:
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Motor movements such as walking, hopping, skipping and running. (K-5th grade)
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Ball handing skills such as holding, rolling, catching and kicking. (K-5th
grade)
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Sports specific skills in the areas of soccer, basketball, football, etc.
(All grade levels)
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Resistance and body weight training. (3rd-12th grade)
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Dumbbell and free weight training. (Middle school and High school grades)
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Cardiovascular endurance and fitness. (All grade levels)
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Promote and encourage physical activity beyond sessions and lifelong.
Sessions and Services are FACILITATED by: Veronica Carney,
MA, LMHC, CPT
ENROLLMENT is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 18.
FEES for Individual Personal Training Packages:
3 sessions @ 85.00 per session
6 sessions @ 75.00 per session
FEES for Group Fitness Classes:
8 week blocks @ 35.00 per session
Appointments and Sessions will take place on SATURDAY
MORNINGS and by PRIVATE APPOINTMENT ONLY
Please direct all inquiries to Veronica Carney at 617-969-2200 (ext. 19)
or VCarney@academynewton.com.
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