ENLIGHTEN. EDUCATE. EVOLVE.

WELCOME TO KIDS' FITNESS ACADEMY

We offer a Fitness Approach Devoted to the Long-Term Physical Development for all Children.

Children are not mini adults and should not be trained that way. 

Grade Levels: K-Grade 6

Located in Altoona, PA – Call  (814) 312-3845

Kid's Fitness Academy - Altoona, PA

Announcement:

November 2022 – SPEED CLINICS NOW AVAILABLE

ACTIVE START

During Early Childhood Development most children will see rapid growth and the need for external stimulus is important.  Our GOAL as PARENTS is to provide a low-structured plan of action that develops our child’s NEURAL PATHWAYS!

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DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN

FUN-DAMENTALS

Middle childhood development by nature should be Fun.  Our main GOALS  as PARENTS are to promote health and move your child toward benchmark developmental achievements while KEEPING IT PLAYFUL!

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DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN 

LEARN TO TRAIN

Don’t let Pre-Adolescent Development sneak up on you.  PARENTS, our GOALS are to prepare your child for adolescence and the demands placed on an active body during teen years, while ultimately getting them ready for a lifetime of PHYSICAL LITERACY!

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DEVELOPMENTAL PLAN 

LONG-TERM PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

as parents we must try to develop a plan of action for the physical literacy of our children.  with the decline of physical education and health in our school systems, it’s necessary we take the steps to ensure our children reach their potential.  By developing a plan based on individual benchmarks we lay a foundation for a healthy lifestyle. 

OUR PROGRAMS

ALL OF THE KIDS’ FITNESS ACADEMY COURSES: Active start, fun-damentals , and learn to train ARE TAILORED TOWARDS YOUR CHILD’S BIOLOGICAL AGE.

active start

AGES: 2-5 YEARS

5 Years Start Here

fun-damentals

AGES: 5-8 YEARS

8 Years Start Here

learn to train

AGES: 8-12 YEARS

 

ACTIVE START
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The Kids Fitness Academy Active Start Course is tailored specifically for Early Childhood Development.  The earlier we get started the easier it is to create good movers.  This plan

  • Ingrains Fundamental Movement Patterns
  • Stimulates Motor Skills
  • Improves Neural Pathways
  • Prepares Child for Middle Childhood

Our Active Start Course is a 4 Lesson Plan series that will ensure your child is working towards developmental benchmarks and preparing for FUN-Damentals training.

  • Plan 1 – Finding Balance
  • Plan 2 – Self Awareness
  • Plan 3 – Directional Change
  • Plan 4 – Eye Hand/Foot Connection

 

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Active Start Course 

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FUN-DAMENTALS
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

 This Kids Fitness Academy course will pick up where Active Start leaves off!  The FUN-Damentals Course is designed to be enjoyable but still continue our Long Term Physical Development.  The program

  • Reinforces Active Start Skills
  • Evaluate Early Childhood Benchmarks
  • Introduce New Benchmarks and Skills
  • Prepare to Train During Adolescence

Our FUN-Damentals Course is a 4 Lesson Plan that will challenge your child and progress them toward a lifetime of Physical Activity.  

  • Plan 1 – Core Strength and Stability
  • Plan 2 – Dynamic Movements
  • Plan 3 – Object Control
  • Plan 4 – Muscular and Cardio Endurance

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FUN-Damentals Course 

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LEARN TO TRAIN
PRE-ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

The Kids Fitness Academy Learn to Train Course is the final step before Adolescence Development.  Your child is ready mentally and physically to embark on safe-resistance training and skill development.   It’s imperative that at this time we:

  • Reinforce Complex Motor Skills
  • Reinforce Balance and Mobility
  • Improve Strength and Endurance
  • Promote Cardio Capacity

Our Learn to Train Course is 4 Lesson Plan that will prep your child for what is ahead of them in Health, Fitness, or Sports.

  • Plan 1 – Introduce Strength Training
  • Plan 2 – Introduce Power Endurance
  • Plan 3 – Introduce Functional Training
  • Plan 4 – Implement Speed and Agility Training

 

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Learn to Train Course 

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WHAT HAPPENS AS WE GROW? – ACTIVE START

As a parent you realize quickly that you are the primary caregiver and a child’s earliest support system – whether you realize it or not you are their first coach.  Like anything else in your child’s life it is important that we as parent’s educate ourselves as much as possible about Long Term Physical Development.  Early childhood development must have a focus on Fundamental Movement Skill Development.  Improvements will mainly be made through neural pathway development.  Neural development is your child’s ability to make the mind-body connection which is so important in laying the ground work for continued development and progress.   This is a rapid growth period and physical activity should be almost “play like” with low to no structure.  

WHAT HAPPENS AS WE GROW? – FUN-DAMENTALS

Now we’re entering a more steady growth.  While the structure is still relatively low  it is still primarily neuro-muscular, so regularity is still paramount.  Training structure is still low to moderate while endurance and metabolic conditioning can be implemented but with low frequency.  Mental Maturation is starting to play a more important role in your child’s physical abilities.  Children will slowly start to make the mind body connection but we are still a ways away from learning to train.  However, we are starting to see the first signs of trainability and simple rules for safety and games can slowly start being introduced.  

WHAT HAPPENS AS WE GROW? – LEARN TO TRAIN

Pre-Adolescent should continue to focus on motor skill development.  Trainability is in full effect and motor learning in both males and females.  Training is largely based on individual’s mental maturation and their ability focus on the mind body connection. Introduction to strength training MOVEMENTS can now be implemented slowly and effectively based on our child reaching developmental benchmarks.  We see slight improvements in muscle hypertrophy and should start to implement agility, speed, and power. Training focus intensifies with moderate to high training structure.  

WHY CHOOSE US

Let us Help Guide Your Child’s Fitness

Allen Coble – Owner Kids Fitness Academy and Sports Evolution since 2005 20 years coaching and teaching youth development

BS Physical Education and Sport Science, NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer

Doug Salkeld –  Kids Fitness Academy and Sports Evolution 

BS Exercise Science, NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

simple concept

it puts your child on the path of least resistance and implements the least amount of work necessary to initiate change.

Physical Literacy

If as parents we spent a small amount of the time we spend on literacy on activity, our children would become way better movers and reduce the chance of disease in adulthood.

certified coaches

College accredited Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists with backgrounds in Health and Physical Education and life professions.

athletic development

If you have a parent that is committed to Long Term Physical Development they will have an athletic child that is able to adapt to sports.  

forward thinking

As adults we plan our hobbies, our finances, plus more.  We need to start planning for the health of our children long term.  

informational resource

All the information passed along has been developed during theroretical reserach, in educational or practical settings.  

ABOUT KID's FITNESS ACADEMY

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTAL PLANS FOR CHILDREN
The Kids Fitness Academy offers Physical Developmental Plans for Children of all Ages. The plans are tailored specifically for our children in a manner that makes training Beneficial, Goal Oriented, and Fun. The Kids Fitness Academy offers plans for 3 Age Groups. Check out the Plans below to get and idea which program is right for your child.

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HAPPY PARENTS

Check out what people are saying about Kids’ Fitness Acedemy!

DAN JOHNSON

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The Kid’s Fitness Academy has done a great job developing and actual working physical development plan for my 7 year old. We have been part of the planning for about 2 years now and are truly amazed how it has helped.

TOM KOZMINSKI

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I’ve witnessed Allen and his team in action for years as a student and now as a parents.  Allen and his team have the knowledge and experience to create a plan that will enable your child’s success in reaching their physical fitness goals.  

CHRIS LEAHEY

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Allen has been training both of kids for 4 years now.  He makes it fun for them all while keeping it educational.  I feel the Kids’ Fitness Academy plays an important role in my kids physical development.  

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Contact Us and We Can Begin This Fitness Journey Together!

CONTACT US

 

 

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PHONE

(814) 312-3845

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2900 Plank Road
Altoona, PA 16602

In Association with Sports Evolution

Sports Evolution
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Kids Fitness Academy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.

Kids Fitness Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.