Coaching: There Are Truisms…
Over the years, I have moved into coaching special needs athletes. For me it began by having a child with special needs and wanting to help out in things that he is...
Down Syndrome
Down With Fitness: Scoot Your Way To Fitness
The scooter is a staple of many elementary school physical education programs. It’s also a great exercise tool for children with Down Syndrome. I like it because it develops balance and coordination,...
Bodyweight Strength Training For Children With Down Syndrome
Bodyweight can be an effective resistance in many exercise programs. This is especially true for children with Down syndrome. Children with Down syndrome often like to move just like other children and...
Speed And Agility Drills For Children With Down Syndrome
I use a great deal of speed and agility training with children who have Down Syndrome. This training has a number of benefits for this population. First, it strengthens the child’s entire...
Floor Hockey And Children With Down Syndrome
When I teach fitness classes for children with Down Syndrome, I like to end them with some type of ball activity. Like other children, these children enjoy playing with them, it builds...