FitCatZ Aquatic and Motor Therapy Program
Mission Statement:
Providing aquatic and motor therapy for children to become confident and competent learners.
Program Overview
The FitCatZ program is an aquatic and motor program offered for children ages 2-21.. The program is designed to help the participating children become efficient movers in a fun and safe environment. Each child in the program is assigned a trained clinician who will work one-on-one with the child for the two-hour aquatic and motor program. FitCatZ is supported by The College of Charleston Department of Teacher Education and The College of Charleston First Year Experience Program.
A child's program may include:
- Physical fitness activities to improve muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.
- Sensory motor activities.
- Fundamental motor patterns and sport skills.
- Body awareness and spatial orientation.
- Swimming and water safety skills.
Participant Eligibility:
FitCatZ is open to children with a range of physical, intellectual, behavioral, and emotional challenges ranging in age from 2 to 21 years old. We are willing to work with parents to accommodate specific concerns and can provide additional assistance for children with more severe challenges.
Benefits of Participating in FitCatZ:
In addition to being able to work one-on-one with a child who truly values his/her clinician’s time and commitment, volunteering for the FitCatZ program has many other benefits for College of Charleston students. FitCatZ provides an outstanding professional experience that has lasting benefits for students entering teaching and other service professions. Since the program is on a volunteer basis, it also may fulfill service hour requirements.
Application Process:
College of Charleston students interested in being clinicians or group leaders for the FitCatZ Program should complete the attached application packet and email it to flynns@cofc.edu , send it to Susan Flynn at the address provided below, or deliver it to Flynn’s Mailbox on the second floor of the School of Education, Health and Human Performance building. In order to ensure a spot in the program, application materials should be returned as soon as possible due to demand.
Please contact Susan Flynn at flynns@cofc.edu or 765-414-3837 for additional information:
Susan M. Flynn
College of Charleston, School of Education, Health and Human Performance
86 Wentworth Street, Room 229
Charleston, SC 29424
843-953-0815
Questions, Comments, or Concerns?
Please direct all questions to Susan Flynn at flynns@cofc.edu or at 765-414-3837.
Website last updated: 02/12/2020