These programs are for individuals with disabilities as well as individuals who need adaptations to activities to be able to participate. Classes are taught by an experienced professional who has a Masters Degree in Adapted Physical Activity. Sessions are 45 minutes unless otherwise noted. Scholarships are available. Contact Newport County YMCA for class schedules and availability. Contact Katy Woolbright via email: katyw@newportymca.org or via phone: 401.847.9200 X117 for additional information.

ADULTS

Adult Fitness Workout – This is a program for adults who want to learn resistance training as well as other moves they can do at home. The class will utilize resistance bands instead of metal weights and can be completed sitting or standing.

Chair Yoga – This program is for individuals with limited balance or for those who find it difficult to participate in the general yoga class.
Adult Cardio Dance – This program helps you stretch and tone your body while moving to fun, upbeat and choreographed music. You won’t feel like you are exercising!

Adult Water Aerobics/Dance – This class will include music and movement in the water. We will be located in the shallow end of the pool and work on different dances and locomotor movements in the pool.

Adult Social Swim – This program will focus on cooperation and social skills through games in the water. The participant must be able to swim, or an adult needs to be in the water with the participant.

ALL AGES

Sport Skills & Games – This program will be set up similar to the Special Olympics practices. The focus will be on skills and fun drills.
Adapted Aquatics – Individualize instruction focusing on the needs of the participant such as swimming, range of movement, etc. The class is taught by a nationally certified adapted aquatics instructor for 30 minutes of instruction each week.

Fitness Introductions – This class is an introduction to the use of the weight room, cardio equipment, and other exercise equipment available at the YMCA. The goal of this program is to assist the individuals in creating a fitness/exercise routine that they can complete with little to no assistance. One hour of instruction
each week.

PRE-K THROUGH 12TH GRADE

Tots Social Group – This will be a group for children ages 3-6 where they can work on social play though different games and physical activities.

Kids Social Swim – This program will focus on cooperation and social skills through games in the water. The participant must be able to swim, or an adult needs to be in the water with the child.

Kids/Teen Yoga – This will be a class where participants can learn different positions and breathing techniques to help with stress and to improve flexibility and body control.

Kids Cooperative Games – This program is focused on using physical activity to incorporate team work and cooperation. These will be both physically and mentally challenging and will work on utilizing each individual’s strengths.

Parent & Me Sports – This class is for parents and children working together to learn a different sport each week. Adaptations and instructions are designed especially for your child’s ability.

Sports Introduction for Kids & Teens – A different sport is covered each week. The basics of a sport, such as dribbling for basketball or passing for soccer, will be taught. This will give your child a chance to experience different sports and see where his/her interest lies.

Group Fun Fitness – This program is for children who are on the autism spectrum or need to work on social and communication skills. There will be obstacle courses, cooperative games, fitness fun stations, etc.

Teen Social Swim – This program will focus on cooperation and social skills through games in the water. The participant must be able to swim, or an adult needs to be in the water with the child.

Teen Water Aerobics/Dance – This class will include music and movement in the water. We will be located in the shallow end of the pool and work on different dances and locomotor movements in the pool.

Teen Cardio Dance – This program helps you stretch and tone your body while moving to fun, upbeat, and choreographed music! You won’t know you are exercising!