The purpose of Y.A.K. is to foster an atmosphere conducive to achieving mental, physical and social health through high energy non-competitive structured play based activities
Our Vision is to see children master...
· Locomotor skills: Running, galloping, skipping, jumping, sliding, & hopping
· Non-locomotor skills: Balancing, bending, twisting, & stretching
· Manipulative Skills: Throwing, catching, kicking, and striking balls, & beanbags
· Body & spatial awareness: body movements, speed, direction & personal space
· Social skills: Communication, following directions, sharing, & playing together
· Life Skills: Goal setting, personal responsibility, & how to overcome obstacles
Why we do this…
We want to encourage, equip, & empower children to be active. Studies have shown physical activity promotes cognitive growth and brain development, provides social and emotional well-being, and creates long-term healthy habits.
How we accomplish this...
Focus Areas Each class will have a specific focus on movements and activities emphasizing motor skills development through repetition
Structure A simple, structured, engaging, high energy & frequently changing 30 min class with a warm up, main activity and a cool down and reflection time
Age appropriateness Classes, activities and equipment are tailored to skill levels and appropriate age development
Team Building Activities teaching communication, sharing, patience & discipline
About Coach Billy…
Coach Billy has been working with youth since 2002. He is CPR and First aid certified, completed concussion and abuse training, and has full background check.
· PE coach for 3 years in private schools.
· Cycling coach since 2008; Level 3 & certified MTB 101 coach.
· Head cheer coach and director with Upward Cheer for 1 season.
· Certified Master Life Coach specializing in Health and Wellness Coaching.
He is passionate about using his experience to work with others to help get them moving!
You can contact Coach Billy @ fitness@theresultsfoundation.org for information about fitness coaching