YA In-Schools

Gross Motor Assessment – Excel Form

An assessment tool has been developed based upon the Maryland State Department of Education curriculum and standards alongside the Total Gross Motor Development Test- 3 to monitor the impact of the Young Athletes In-Schools Program. For your convenience, we have...

Young Athletes Fact Sheet

Did you know that Young Athletes can be the start of a lifespan of participation with Special Olympics Maryland? Use the following fact sheet to spread the word! Download Young Athletes Fact Sheet

Young Athletes Classroom Registration Form

Use the following form to register your classroom and/or school for the Young Athletes In-Schools Program: Download Classroom Registration Form

Parent Letter Template

Use this template to communicate your classroom or school's involvement in the Young Athletes In-Schools Program! Parent Letter Template

Modifications & Adaptations

Consider the following suggestions when planning the Young Athletes Program sessions.  Modifications & Adaptations

Gross Motor Assessment Tool

An assessment tool has been developed based upon the Maryland State Department of Education curriculum and standards to monitor the impact of the Young Athletes In-Schools Program. Gross Motor Assessment

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 6 – Stationary Ball Kick

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 6 The ability to catch, throw and kick a ball often reflects how well a student can balance their body in space, interact with the environment, and coordinate opposing sides of the body. As a prelude to specialized...

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 5 – Dynamic Balance in Motion

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 5 Gross motor skills involve the large muscles of the body that enable major body movement such as walking, maintaining balance, coordination, jumping, and reaching. Lesson 5 (English) Lesson 5 (Spanish) https://youtu.be/atPT8L8n0bM

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 4 – Underhand Toss

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 4 The ability to catch, throw and kick a ball often reflects how well a student can balance their body in space, interact with the environment, and coordinate opposing sides of the body. As a prelude to specialized...

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 3 – Catching an Object

Young Athletes In-Schools: Lesson 3 The ability to catch, throw and kick a ball often reflects how well a student can balance their body in space, interact with the environment, and coordinate opposing sides of the body. As a prelude to...