Elements (ages 11-13)
Introduction to Lifetime Athletic Fitness
Our exclusive Elements Program is one-of-a-kind, designed specifically for the Riekes Center's middle-school age students. Many experts in the field of youth fitness agree that kids who begin early training in a diverse range of activities are much more likely to participate in sports and enjoy good health for their entire lives.
The goal of Elements is to introduce youth to fundamental movement patterns through jumping, running, and explosive movement activities. The Riekes Center seeks to create an environment in which each student becomes excited about physical fitness for a lifetime.
Elements classes meet two times per week for one hour, focusing on the following:
The goal of Elements is to introduce youth to fundamental movement patterns through jumping, running, and explosive movement activities. The Riekes Center seeks to create an environment in which each student becomes excited about physical fitness for a lifetime.
Elements classes meet two times per week for one hour, focusing on the following:
- Strength and conditioning
- Skill development
- Enhanced bone formation
- Managed weight (gain or loss)
- Reducing anxiety and stress
- Improving self-esteem self-confidence
- Minimizing risk of diabetes and heart disease factors
- Social interaction
- Fun and enjoyment
Elements are led by one of our highly-qualified staff trainers, with a maximum of six students per class.
For prices and financial aid information, please download our brochure (PDF, 112 KB).
For prices and financial aid information, please download our brochure (PDF, 112 KB).
