Youth Programs

Exercise as medicine for developing minds & growing bodies (6 — 17yrs)

Exercise can be a useful tool in helping adolescents understand how to express themselves physically. This in turn can help with verbal expression and interpretation of feelings and emotions. Adolescence is one of the most mentally and physically demanding times in our lives. Growth related aches and pains including Sinding Larsen Johannsson, Severs and Osgood-Schlatters are all growth related conditions that can cause pain and impact on teenagers ability to engage in healthy exercise. If managed well, the physical impact can be minimised and the benefits of exercise on hormones, blood sugar levels, healthy development and growth, strength, mood and mindset can all continue to be enjoyed.

Our school age offering of group classes and specialised programs aims to support adolescents as they grow and develop, physically and mentally into young adults. From our fun social group classes to our anxiety management and sports specific strength program - we cater for the varying needs of adolescents and their developing minds and bodies.

TERM 1: 5 February – 30 March

TERM 2: 22 April – 15 June

TERM 3: 29 July – 21 September

TERM 4: 14 October – 7 December

Scotch College and St Hilda’s Co-curricular term dates vary. Please refer to specific details in the shop.
St Hilda’s Body Basics information flyer
Scotch College Body Basics information flyer

Please download and complete your clearance form from the link below prior to session.

Body Basics

A term-based program designed to develop knowledge and behaviours that give children the motivation and confidence to enjoy active lifestyles. Establishing active habits in children provides them with the skills to live happier and healthier lives. Exercise has also been clinically shown to improve academic performance in those who don’t engage in regular sports. The Body Basics group class is constructed and delivered by our Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s), and involves exercises aimed at enhancing the participants physical, cognitive, psychological and social development.

These programs are also offered as co-curricular activities at Scotch and St Hilda’s Junior schools. The school year groups offered are for 2-6 years. Please refer to school communications and or bookings in our shop for times and days.

St Hilda’s Body Basics information flyer
Scotch College Body Basics information flyer

Includes:

• 2 x sessions a week

• 6:1 ratio supervision of clinically prescribed exercise program twice a week at
  The Exercise Therapist, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy Cottesloe

• Sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3:45 - 6:00pm

Body basics participants may also join the S&C group classes if outcomes indicate

Choose the two days that suit your child’s schedules.

Cost $349

Breathe Easy Program

This term-based program is designed to teach children and young adults how to use a combination of mindfulness and clinically prescribed exercise medicine to reduce stress, anxiety and mood disorder symptoms. It helps improve focus and physical and mental development. It also helps to improve resilience to physical and psychological challenges and improve day to day mindset. 

**This is a clinical program in which our Accredited Exercise Physiologists with GPS, psychologists and psychiatrists.

**Medicare and Private Health rebates apply, depending on referral pathway

To find out more call the clinic on (08) 9385 1430.

Includes:

• 2 x sessions per week

• 6:1 ratio supervision of clinically prescribed exercise program twice a week at
  The Exercise Therapist, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy Cottesloe

• Sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3:45 - 6:00pm.

Cost $349

Sports Specific Strength & Conditioning for Athletic Development Program

Our athletic development program is designed to engage aspiring athletes. Over the 8 weeks they will learn clinically sound sports specific strength and conditioning practices and technique, positive psychology exercises and a deeper understanding of injury prevention and performance optimisation - working with our Sports Scientists and Accredited Exercise Physiologists.  

Includes:

• 2 x sessions per week

• Overarching Athlete Management design / Individual strength and conditioning program deisgn

• 6:1 ratio supervision of Strength and Conditioning program twice a week at
  The Exercise Therapist, Cottesloe Medical Centre, 525 Stirling Hwy Cottesloe

• Choose 2 from any of the sessions below - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Cost $349