YMCA
YMCA Tacoma & Pierce County - To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all
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The YMCA’s of Pierce County offer many programs relating to adaptive physical education. These programs offer students volunteer and observation opportunities within the adaptive fitness classes. There are four YMCA’s within Pierce County. Each site offers many different adaptive physical activities and programs such as Water Aerobics, adaptive aquatics, healthy back classes, cardiac / stroke fitness, Bone builders (osteoporosis), senior strength training, and Cancer/Nutrition (health awareness).
Adaptations include: Arthritis, adult cerebral palsy, osteoporosis, and cardiac rehabilitation. The Observation/ Volunteer times and dates - varies depending on program and site. For example, the Lakewood YMCA family branch offers adaptive aquatics M, T, R, 3-3:30pm * and Arthritis classes on M, W, F at 1-1:45pm*. Some adaptive classes require medical referrals before participation in the classes. Please check programs and classes for individual requirements.
Overall, The YMCA’s of Pierce County offer many adaptive physical education and fitness opportunities for the public and those with special needs along with great opportunities for student learning within the world of adaptive physical education.
The YMCA’s are a great way to develop physical, mental,
spiritual, and social well-being through its many diversified programs
for everyone.
Sites:
Lakewood
Family Branch
9705 Lakewood Dr.SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
253-584-9622.
Mel Korum
Family Branch
302 43rd Ave. SE.
Puyallup, WA 98374
253-841-9622
Morgan Family
Branch
1002 S. Pearl St.
Tacoma, WA 98465
253-564-9622
Tacoma Center
Branch
1144 Market St.
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-597-6444
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