In-Person Programming
Our in-person athletic development programming is designed to give youth an opportunity to learn sport- and exercise-related skills.
Programming occurs in the Youth Exercise and Sport Center (The YES Center in the Robinson Health and Physical Activity Center).
Our fundamental beliefs:
- YES all youth can be athletes.
- YES all youth can play sports.
- YES sports and exercise can be fun.
Sports Skills & Physical Activity Camp – June
The Sports Skills & Physical Activity Camp at KU is designed to provide children (grades 3-6) with the opportunity develop sports skills and a good physical fitness level. Experiences will be provided in a group instructional environment with expert leadership and supervision. All children will be able to participate in the activities. Activities include basketball, baseball, bowling, football, frisbee, hockey, soccer, resistance training, volleyball and more.
Learn more and register for Sports Skills & Physical Activity Camp.
Jayhawk Performance
Jayhawk Performance is a youth strength and conditioning program. The programs focus on developing healthy lifestyle habits through participation in an organized strength and conditioning program that utilizes the tenets of long-term athletic development. Classes are provided in a group instructional environment with expert leadership and supervision.
Jayhawk Physical Education (JPE) - School Year
The Well-Fit Center offers weekly classes in the YES Center for children who do not regularly have access to traditional physical education. Children will participate in typical physical education programing along with other activities designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and fitness. Children who participate in the program will have access to physical wellness and fitness STEM content via the online Sci-FIIT Academy.
Learn more and register for Jayhawk Physical Education.
ABC Fitness – Summer
ABC Fitness introduces youth to skills related to Agility, Balance, and Coordination. The program is designed to give children exposure to different movements that will build a foundation for lifelong physical activity, exercise and prepare them for athletic development.
The Jayhawk Performance Club
There is a rapid rise in competitive youth club teams. Yet, the competitive clubs currently lack resources to improve sport performance of their athletes. The Jayhawk Performance Club can provide researched based sport specific-performance testing, -injury prevention assessments, and -strength and conditioning programs for your competitive club team.