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601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4616
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Texas State > College of Education > Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation > Total Wellness > Teen Strength, Conditioning and Wellness Summer Training Program

Teen Strength, Conditioning and Wellness Summer Training Program

Texas State University-San Marcos all teens to train at Texas State in our multi-week Strength, Conditiioning and Wellness Summer Training Program, for ages 12-18.

Are health and beauty articles making your teen even more confused about how to stay fit? Does your child want to make the team next fall or stay in shape during the off-season? Whether your teen is an accomplished athlete or simply wants to start living a healthier, active lifestyle, the Teen Strength and Wellness Summer Training Program can help them achieve their goals.

Using the latest technology and esteem-building methods, a team of fitness and nutrition professionals will help teens:
•    undergo health and fitness testing as well as body size and composition assessment
•    understand sports nutrition through lessons and post-workout snacks ideas
•    optimize their athletic potential through diet and exercise
•    use up-to-date, scientific-based training techniques
•    begin the next school year with a competitive edge

How participants benefit

The Teen Strength, Conditioning and Wellness Training Program will help teens improve:
•    agility
•    balance
•    body size and composition
•    cardiovascular endurance
•    coordination
•    flexibility
•    muscular endurance
•    muscular strength
•    nutritional knowledge
•    power
•    speed

Dates and times

This summer families can still work in their vacations as well as other camps with our convenient scheduling option.

Training sessions run from June 8 - Aug. 13, 2009 and meet from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon, Monday through Thursday, at Jowers Center in San Marcos.

Participants choose to attend the full ten weeks or choose any number of the most convenient
weeks to train this summer.

Summer training runs from June 8 – Aug. 13, 2009; participants can select to train any or all of the following weeks:

June 8th-11th
June 15th - 18th
June 22nd - 25th
June 29th - July 2nd
July 6th - 9th
July 13th - 16th
July 20th - 23rd
July 27th - 30th
August 3rd - 6th
August 10th - 13th

What to wear and bring

Participants should come dressed in workout shorts, T-shirts and tennis shoes.

Activities will take place indoors and out. Sunscreen, a water bottle and a hand towel are recommended. Water fountains are available for refills.

Location and drop-off

Jowers Center is located on the Texas State University-San Marcos campus.
Driving directions:

exit 206, Aquarena Drive from IH-35
turn left on Charles Austin Drive
take a right onto Jowers Access Road (immediately before the railroad tracks)
continue down access road, where HPER staff will be waiting on the right to meet your children

Cost

Register by May 18, 2009, to lock in the early bird rate of $25 per week for the first 2 weeks you sign up. When you register for more than 2 weeks, pay only $22.50 for each additional week.

After May 18, 2009, the regular rate of $35 per week will apply for the first 2 weeks. When you register for more than 2 weeks, pay only $32.50 for each additional week.

Registration

Click here to go to our online registration. You may pay by cash, check or credit card.

More information

For more information, contact Carolyn Clay at 512.245.1972 or cc61@txstate.edu.