Athletics

Overview

The Athletes Program is an innovative sports play program for all ages with physical disabilities, and their peers, designed to introduce them into the world of sports. The benefits to this program have been proven worldwide. First and foremost, these activities will help the children improve physically, cognitively and socially.

This program will also raise awareness of the Special Olympics program and serve as an introduction to the resources and support available within Special Olympics Florida to families, agencies, and schools.

Program Goals

This program is designed to address two specific levels:

-Level 1 Basic training program, mentors, coaching, and nutrition.

-Level 2 concentrates on the application of these physical activities through triathlon, cycling, mountain biking and running, through coaching, workout plans, and coached sessions.