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| Elly Hart |
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(781) 493 - 6345 (ext. 136) |
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 Elly Hart is a recent graduate of James Madison University with a degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training with a minor in Biology. She has been training in gymnastics since the age of 3 and was a Junior Olympic State, Regional, and National Qualifier.
She has been a part of the NESA team all of her life. In the summer of
2009 she started a kickball program for children with autism and has helped with the Progress Program classes for the past 5 years. In 2010 she became the NESA Camp Director after being a counselor for the last
8 years. She is CPR and First Aid certified.
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| Class Description |
| These classes are held on Saturday mornings when there are fewer distractions in the gym. The class focuses on the fundamentals of gymnastics, building muscle strength, being aware of body control, along with social skills. The classes are an hour long with the first 50 minutes being structured, followed by 10 minutes of free play on the trampolines and in the foam pit. |
| How the Class Runs... |
- Class is normally started with a fun warm up. This will get the children moving, have them following directions, and working with peers to complete a goal.
- The children will then go on to an obstacle course that will incorporate muscle building techniques and gymnastics skills.
- Another favorite for the children are the beams, here they work on coordination and balance. Along with these fundamental skills, many children also start to get over their fear of heights as we progress through the class and make it to the high beams.
- When we work on the bars, pommel horse, and parallel bars, aside from the learned gymnastics skills, a main focus is upper body strength.
- While at the vault, the focus is lower body strength and vault skills.
- Recently we have also been taking some time out of class to do relay races as requested per the students. Some favorites are wheel barrel races, carrying a block from one end of the floor to the other as a team without using hands, and crossing the floor while only touching the limited amount of mats provided. The students must solve a problem, figure out the best possible solution, and then implement it as a team.
- Then to wrap up the class students get some free time in the foam pit. Here the children can interact, play, and explore on their own. Along with making new friends, the students will learn that they need to be patient and take turns as their friends also want to use the trampolines.
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| These classes started off with an instructor that would lead the class while parents would come in and assist. Over the years the students have become more independent and now most children will follow directions and participate in class on their own. |
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I take my two grandsons to the Sunday Morning Play time to get exercise. Very nice Sunday morning out for the boys. Love this place.
--- Diane B. December 2011
I'm mother of a boy with autism that had a birthday party at NESA this past weekend. I wanted to say that Matt and Joe were absolutely wonderful with the children and I was really impressed by the way they worked with the group. The children had a great time. THANK YOU.
--- Anne B. November 2011
The soccer teacher is phenomenal!!!! What a wonderful person and teacher! Thank you so much for arranging for him to teach here!
What has your experience been with NESA?
Excellent. NESA works well for my family there are so many choices. I can have 3 of my kids participating in different programs at the same time.
How do you think sports help your child in everyday life?
Sport is so important and it teaches children how to stay healthy, fit ...
In what ways do you think our program has helped your child?
Good experience playing with other kids and physical activity.
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