FITNESS PROGRAM: AGILITY

FITNESS PROGRAM:

AGILITY EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE

PACKAGEGRADES 6-8

GOAL• For students to utilize various tools to increase

skill development in:• Balance• Coordination• Speed• Reflexes• Strength• Endurance

BENEFITS OF AN AGILITY FITNESS PROGRAM

• Translates to sports• Decreases risk of injury• Improves overall

fitness level• Knowledge of how

body functions• New, easy, and fun!

SLIDE BOARD

• Ultraslide 7• Can be adjusted to 4,

5, and 6 feet.• Includes a pair of slide

slippers.• Purpose: Develop and

condition muscles that make lateral motion possible.

SLIDE BOARD• Use: Ultraslide 7 Students can improve upon

muscle conditioning, joint strength, weight loss and endurance (lunges, squats, leg curls, push ups).

• Cost: $299.95• Source: http://

www.ultraslide.com/slideboards-pages-156.php

AGILITY LADDER

• ABC Agility Ladder• 10 yards long with 19

squares.• Plastic rungs eliminate

injury.• Stores on its own

handle.• Purpose: Improves

ABC’s, great for drills, and improves lower extremity functions.

AGILITY LADDER• Use: Allows students to work on developing

footwork skills by having them perform various movements (high knees, crossovers) through the ladder.

• Cost: $89.95• Source:

http://www.performbetter.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product2_10151_10751_1003622_-1_1000383_1000382_1000171_ProductDisplayErrorView

HURDLES• Nike SPARQ Hurdles• Packaged in sets of six.• Adjusts to 6” or 12” heights.• Collapses flat for easy

storage.• Lightweight and durable.• Purpose: A great training

tool to build explosive power, agility, and speed.

HURDLES• Use: Students can complete various exercises

(hops/3 hurdle drill) to progress in areas of stability and speed.

• Cost: $65.00• Source: http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?

l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-305370

STEP BOXES

• The Stackable Step• Comes in a 4” or 6”box.• Slip resistant bottom.• 225 lb. weight limit.• Purpose: Step aerobics

provides a total body workout involving primary and stabilizing muscles.

STEP BOXES• Use: Students can perform basic actions

(jumps/quick feet) in a variety of ways by using the Stackable Step Up.

• Cost: 4”= $32.95 and 6”=$39.95• Source: http://

www.power-systems.com/p-2353-the-stackable-step.aspx

INSANITY• Cool Moves and Groove it Out

DVD.• Healthy snack ideas.• Easy guide to help students

read nutrition labels.• Wall poster to record

workouts.• Purpose: This exciting DVD will

get you sweating and exercising all while having fun!

INSANITY• Use: Students will learn new moves from Shaun T

that will help with agility/strength and self-confidence.

• Cost: $19.95 (+$4.95 s&h)• Source:

http://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_programs/fit_kids_club.do

THE END RESULT

- Combination of all these resources = improved agility.

- Students gravitate to new activities.

- Build upon movement skills.

- Use these tools as a foundation.

- The traditional weight room/team sports can become monotonous.

- Help me jump start my new and exciting agility program!