Adaptive Programs for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga offers a wide variety of adaptive programs for individuals of all ages. Learn more about our Adaptive group exercise classes, swim lessons, sports clinics, Miracle League and more below!

 

Adaptive Sports:

Adaptive Basketball Clinic

Join us for an 8-week beginner skills clinic from February 15 - April 5 with sessions every Saturday from 12:30 - 2 pm. Designed for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities ages 14 and up. This adaptive clinic focuses on developing fundamental basketball skills in a supportive environment. Caregivers must be present during sessions. Open to YMCA members.

Miracle League Baseball

Miracle League provides those with disabilities the opportunity to play the game of baseball, the thrill of competition and the excitement of teamwork. It's a place where participants, volunteers and spectators can experience the joy and fulfillment of watching the athletes hit home runs and smile as they round the bases.

Group Classes:

Downtown YMCA

Bodies in Motion - Designed for individuals age 18+ with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Hamilton YMCA

Minds in Motion - For people age 18+ with cognitive disabilites. Participants will engage in adaptive activities such as strength training, cardio, dance fitness, sports and friendship building.

Youth Classes

Adaptive Dance - Dance class designed for kids with disabilities where we learn to move our bodies & have fun!  

Youth Bodies in Motion - Programmed for kids with disabilities, this class uses functional movement patterns to encourage movement specific to the needs of each individual.

Swim Lessons:

 

Downtown YMCA

Adaptive Swim Lessons - Adaptive swim lessons are taught by our YMCA swim instructors who have comprehensive adaptive swim program training from Angelfish. Adaptive swim lessons will have an emphasis on increased flexibility, balance, range of motion, muscle tone and general social skills.

North River YMCA

Adaptive Swim Lessons - Adaptive swim lessons are taught by our YMCA swim instructors who have comprehensive adaptive swim program training from Angelfish. Adaptive swim lessons will have an emphasis on increased flexibility, balance, range of motion, muscle tone and general social skills.

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