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  • Avy Doran. B.F.A., University of Central Oklahoma
  • Dan Vossen. B.A., University of Central Oklahoma

    • CLASS STRUCTURE

     Students participate in an activity two days per week.  Students rotate their choice of activity each of the six-week grading periods.  All students are given the opportunity to be a captain.  Students are encouraged to explore a variety of activities and to discover those they enjoy which will promote a lifestyle of fitness awareness. 

    ACTIVITIES
    Aerobics
    Badminton
    Basketball
    Circuit Training
    Disc Golf
    DDR
    Elliptical Machine
    Flag Football
    Kickball
    Pilates
    Punching Bag
    Quidditch
    Rowing Machine
    Running Club
    Sand Volleyball
    Soccer
    Speed bag
    Stationary Bikes
    Tai-Bo
    Team Handball
    Treadmill
    Run/Walk
    Ultimate Frisbee
    Volleyball
    Weight Training
    Yoga 

    Some students have practiced for Service Academy Fitness tests while others have participated in home high school sports programs.


    PRESIDENTS COUNCIL FITNESS

    During the first and second semester students will participate in the Presidents Council Fitness program which consists of a shuttle run, crunches, pull-ups, and the mile run.  In 2009 twelve students qualified for the National Award (scoring at or above 50 percentile on all five events).

    OPEN GYM POLICY

    In addition to regular class time usage, the gym is open to all students and faculty in the evening and weekends to allow additional workout opportunities.

    EQUIPMENT 
    The state-of-the art weight room features treadmills, recumbent bikes, an elliptical machine, weight machines, a rowing machine, and several other new pieces of equipment for a challenging workout.  Most students vary their daily workouts to include all of the equipment at least once a week.  A variety of videos and DVD training programs allow students to pace themselves through modern approaches to fitness.


    TEAM ACTIVITIES

    Students are encouraged to participate in competitive games such as: Juniors/Seniors Flag Football, Juniors/Seniors Handball, Juniors/Seniors Basketball, Students/Faculty Volleyball, and Juniors/Seniors Volleyball.


    COACHES

    Two coaches supervise the gym and frequently design personal fitness programs for students and faculty. Coach Avy Doran begins her second year at OSSM, while Coach Dan Vossen begins his fifth full year.