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Inclusive Fitness and Health

In conjunction with VCU's Department of
Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Details

Jacob's Chance Fitness promotes overall wellness through sports, health and fitness education, and social interaction for individuals with intellectual and physical challenges. Our fitness program is designed for youth and young adults 10-40 years old.

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Check out this article written by a student journalist at VCU to get the inside scoop on this program and our partnership with VCU!

Spring 2024

Dates:

Sundays, February 4 -  April 21 (9 dates)

(no class on 3/3, 3/10, and 3/31)

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Times:

3-4pm | ages 10-19

4:15-5:15pm | ages 20-40

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Locations:

First 3 dates:

Deep Run Recreation Center

(9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233)

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Last 6 dates:

St. Christopher's School

(711 St Christopher's Rd, Richmond, VA 23226)

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Cost:

$50 | 1 Participant

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Program full? Contact us at programs@jacobschance.org

to be placed on our wait list!

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Financial assistance always available

Learn More

Inclusive Fitness and Health (I.F.H.) is a Program created by Jacob's Chance and the VCU Kinesiology and Health Science (KHS) Department's current instructor and Exercise Physiologist, Matthew Scott. Matthew Scott and the KHS department are working in conjunction with Jacobs Chance, meaning the two organizations are working together to create the best possible experience for any member! IFH is designed to generate fun fitness programs that are individualized to each member needs! On top of trying to improve fitness levels and have a fun social environment, the program also seeks to educate the importance of living a health lifestyle. This will be done within the program for each member, but will also be available for families/caretakers/friends/etc. through a series of health talks! This program will follow the successful "buddy" model that Jacob's Chance implements in all of their programs. Volunteers will be made up of current VCU KHS students who are studying how to properly implement fitness and health programs for various populations. 

 

Come and join the fun!

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Matthew C. Scott, M.S.

Instructor, Dept. of Kinesiology and Health Sciences 

Program Coordinator, Exercise Science Concentration

Virginia Commonwealth University

ACSM EP-C

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors

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