Experiential Learning: KEEN (Kids Enjoying Exercise Now)

1 Credit.

In this experiential learning, we partner with KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now), a nonprofit organization. Students will work with children and young adults who have a variety of neurological disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome through exercise and recreational activities. Students will receive initial training at the mandatory orientation and then select 4 required sessions to attend. Sessions are held on selected Sundays during the semester at a KEEN center in Maryland. Student “coaches” will receive a profile for the KEEN athlete that they will pair up with during a session. Students MUST attend a mandatory orientation via Zoom (see section web notes for day/time). Students are required to complete the Training on the Safety of Children in University Programs online, as well as register to volunteer via the KEEN website, instructions to follow. Students are required to submit a written reflection, due on the last day of classes. Transportation will be via student carpools using personal vehicles or Hop Vans. S/U Grading Only