Physical Education Programs

Encouraging and teaching youth the value of a healthy lifestyle is one of SA Youth’s three primary goals.

Daily, youth engage in at least 60 minutes of structured physical activities at the learning centers through the Carol M. White Physical Education (PEP) program.

PEP uses the SPARK (Sports, Play & Active Recreation for Kids) physical fitness curriculum at all nine locations.

PEP designs hands-on, creative and fun activities that are vigorous. SA Youth also offers specialized physical fitness programs such as karate, dance, swimming, cheerleading/tumbling and rock-climbing. The curriculum gives youth between the ages of 5 and 18 years, the tools they need to be aware and knowledgeable about health and nutrition in order to make healthy lifestyle choices.

We also educate youth about the dangers of smoking, alcohol, drug use and the importance of abstaining from their use.

The promotion of healthy lifestyle choices extends beyond the youth and to their families. SA Youth provides a full gymnasium at the Dan Cook Center where weekly ‘Boot Camp’ classes are open to the families of SA Youth participants, free of charge. This program is one of many ways parents can learn more about creating healthy habits within their family.

To read more about our Carol M White Physical Education Program read our SA Youth Final Report, SA Youth Final Report PPT and SA Youth Home Environment Study.