ENCOURAGING GOOD HEALTH FOR ALL: NEW FITNESS FACILITIES

A group of grade 9 students took the initiative to start a weight training club at school. Inspired by this request, we opened a well-equipped fitness room, which helps promote our belief in the importance of healthy living.

NEW FITNESS ROOM AT KELLS

Encouraging good health for all!

Jamie Bolduc, Kells’ Physical Education Teacher

Last spring, a group of grade 9 students asked if it would be possible to start a weight training club during lunch or after school. Thanks to this request, we were inspired to open a Fitness Room at Kells, encouraging good health for all.

We decided we would create a room at Kells dedicated to fitness training that would be available year-round to students and teachers alike. With the addition of several cardio machines, a punching bag, a multi-functional machine, free weights and much more, the weight room is quickly becoming an important part of the Kells Athletics program.

It serves several purposes:

• Access to this room provides more physical activity time to students who wish to lead a healthy lifestyle, but aren't necessarily interested in competitive sports. 
• Fitness and weight training is being integrated into the Kells Physical Education curriculum at the senior level.
• Access to this room means improved training for our growing athletics program.Athletes can become stronger, faster, and better able to compete with other schools.
• The facilities can be used for students who need to release tension or anxiety, helping them to become more focused and centered in and out of class time.

A healthy body means a healthy mind; so we encourage all students to come give the weight room a try!