NSSRA Program Guides Fall 2017 | Page 39

This program begins before the Fall program season. All participants must register by July 24. Come try your hand at bocce! This season of Gator Bocce is for athletes of all skill and experience levels. Gator athletes will learn the rules of bocce as well as different strategies that can be applied during competition. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics( S. O.) district competition in October. All Gator athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file to compete in bocce. No program August 21 and September 4. Goals: Enhance upper extremity gross motor skills through throwing a ball. Enhance attention and concentration by targeting a point. Learn bocce rules and skills, and improve problem solving and decision making skills through competitions.

Together we’ ll learn how to increase our strength through different exercise techniques such as machines, free weights, and the use of the track. Staff at the program will assist each participant in a successful workout. Note: This program is not competitive. No program November 20. Goals: Increase knowledge of fitness machines. Maintain a personal fitness log. Increase strength and endurance.