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Homeschool Program

Paragon Training Center offers Open Gym times exclusively for homeschool students and we offer our Fitness First physical education courses for homeschool students.

Homeschool Open Gym

  • For ages 5 and older only. Must have signed consent form.
  • Home School Open Gyms will be held on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, September through June.  The first Home School Open Gym will be Friday, September 17, 2010. 
  • $6.00 per child, 1:00-3:00 pm

Fitness First

The Fitness First program consists of a Fall and a Winter Semester with THREE 5-week sessions in each one, and a Spring Semester with TWO 5-week sessions.

  • Tuition is $50.00 per child per 5 week session
  • Pick one class to attend per 5 week session.
  • Make up classes must be scheduled within the same session as missed classes.

FITNESS FIRST RULES

The following rules and regulations are for the benefit of the Fitness First athletes and instructors. It is mandatory that every participant adheres to these rules for the safety of the instructors, classmates, and themselves.

  1. Class attire consists of leotard or athletic shorts, T-shirt, and athletic shoes. ( No Jeans )
  2. No jewelry is to be worn to class.
  3. All personal effects should be stowed in the cubbies in the waiting area.
  4. Athletes must wait in the observation area until called onto the floor for warm up by the instructor.
  5. All athletes are expected to treat every instructor and classmate with the utmost respect.
  6. For safety and to improve the quality of one’s performance, every athlete should listen and look at the instructor when being instructed or corrected.
  7. No food or drinks are permitted in the training area.
  8. Hair should be securely fastened up and away from the face.
  9. All athletes must use equipment for intended purpose only.
  10. All athletes are required to obey all of the regulations and rules that are established by the governing body of that discipline.

FITNESS FIRST CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

PE 101 – This class is a mix of all the classes we offer in our Fitness First Program plus a few other activities. This is an excellent class for students to take if they are new to our program, or if they would like to participate in a new sport each week.

ARCHERY – This is a sport of shooting with a bow and arrow at targets. Students will learn the proper techniques to shoot safely and accurately.

BADMINTON - Badminton, a game played by volleying a birdie over a net, is generally closely associated with two other sports; tennis and volleyball. This class will introduce children to the fundamental skills necessary to be successful at this fast paced game. Each child will develop his/her skills in a fun and exciting format, which is sure to make this game a favorite.

ROCK WALL CLIMBING – In this class students will learn about the exciting sport of rock climbing. This class teaches all the basics: knot-tying, anchoring, belay technique, and more.

FIELD HOCKEY – Field hockey is an indoor and outdoor stick and ball game. Played similar to ice hockey and fast-paced like basketball and soccer, this sport will primarily involve passing and shooting. Organized team play and small game situations will help develop players’ skills.

FOOTBALL - Played with an oval ball in which two teams try to pass, kick, or carry the ball into each other’s goal. Students will be playing touch and flag rules. A mouth piece is recommended for safety.

GOLF – Golf is a sport that’s primary purpose is to hit a small hard ball with a club into a specified hole in as few strokes as possible. The basic fundamentals of putting, chipping, and the full swing are incorporated into this unit. Each child will develop skills in this sport that could potentially be a lifelong activity.

GYMNASTICS – Gymnastics, considered the “foundation of all sports” will begin with the fundamental body positions used. The children will move along at an individualized pace, which will be determined by their individual skill level and learning curve, so each student gets what they need. Activities will consist of vaulting, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.

SOCCER - Soccer, the fastest growing sport in the United States, is an indoor and outdoor ball and goal game. Each child will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot a soccer ball, as well as how to apply these skills in game-like situations.

SOFTBALL/BASEBALL – Both of these bat-and-ball sports are known as a national pasttime in the United States. Softball, a variant of baseball, is played with a larger ball on a smaller field. Each child will work on hand-eye coordination development during this unit. Throwing, catching, hitting, and running the bases will be highlighted.

TRAMPOLINE/TUMBLING – The trampoline and tumbling unit will utilize our state-of-the-art trampoline and tumbling facility to develop skills used in these sports. Each child will develop an understanding of fundamental shapes and positions, much like gymnastics. Each child will move along at their own pace while learning the fundamentals of this new Olympic sport.

VOLLEYBALL – The volleyball unit will introduce the children to one of the most enjoyable outdoor or indoor team sports. Each child will learn the fundamentals of forearm passing, setting, hitting, and serving over an upright net.