Campers will report to the same area each day. Two to three instructors per group. Seven topics areas are suggested, a general objective is listed with individual application by those teaching each group.
Instructional Topics (Suggested Schedule)
MONDAY Active Warmup; Sprint Technique
TUESDAY Flexibility; Circuit Training
WEDNESDAY Sprint Technique; Gaming Activities
THURSDAY Hill Running (all group instruction will take place on the hill behind the Library)
Curriculum Notes
I. Active Warmup - Purpose: to preform dynamic exercises to loosen the body up in preparation for a workout
Examples of Exercies - (a) moving - skipping, marching (b) stationary - trunk twists, squats, chest to knees, etc.
II. Sprint Technique - Purpose: to develop mechanically efficient form
Examples of Exercies - A Skip, High Knee Butt Kicks, Straight Leg Shuffle, Fast Leg, etc.
III. Hill Running - Purpose: to develop the most mechanically efficient form to run a hill for training and racing
Examples of Exercies - body leans forward, short strides, drive elbows, etc.
IV. Circuit Training - Purpose: to develop total body fitness through combination of body exercises and movement
Examples of Exercies - Monster, Brazilian, Medicine Balls, Jump Ropes, etc.
V. Flexibility - Purpose: to develop full range of motion in the joints
Examples of Exercies - Static Stretching, PNF
VI. Agility Drills - Purpose: to develop general athletic skills, mobility
Examples of Exercies - Carioca, Windmill, Reverse Skip, Skip 'n Scoop, etc.
VII. Gaming Activities for Training - Purpose: to incorporate games into training sessions
Examples of Exercies - Tag, Hares and Hounds, Ultimate Frisbee, etc.
 

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