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Announcements (updated 10/3/23)
Announcements (updated 10/3/23)
Orientation dates for new volunteers will be released at the beginning of the semester
when: TBD
where: Wellness Gym, de Seversky Mansion
New volunteers must attend ONE orientation session in order to start working in the gym.
If you are unable to attend a session please contact the student volunteer coordinators below.
Class schedule, Volunteer Expectations
Class schedule, Volunteer Expectations
Classes run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the NYITCOM Wellness Center, located at the NYIT DeSeversky Mansion, building H on the campus map
RSB Volunteers can expect to: help the course instructors run exercise stations; assist in boxing training by holding focus mitts; provide general physical as well as moral support throughout the class.
Rock Steady is a vigorous exercise program, however, the safety of the boxers is the top priority. Volunteers assist coaching staff monitor boxers for fall risks and overexertion.
8 AM Advanced I (Challenge)
High intensity course for boxers with the least amount of movement difficulty -- volunteers can expect complex pad work and exercises
9:30 AM Advanced II
Mid-range intensity course for boxers who have more challenges with movement yet do not require daily assistive devices
11 AM Mixed
Boxing course adapted to those with assistive devices and significant movement difficulty -- volunteers can expect to consistently support and assist boxers and staff throughout the class
Who to contact
Who to contact
Coaches & Staff
Coaches & Staff
Director: Dr. Adena Leder, aleder@nyit.edu
Parkinson's Wellness Coordinator: Kaitlyn Pawlukojc, kpawluko@nyit.edu
Research Coordinator: Arline Allera, aallera@nyit.edu
Head Coach: David Patton, dpatton@nyit.edu
Student Volunteer Cooridnators
Student Volunteer Cooridnators
Coordinators:
Athena Baronos
Alessandro Mercado
Anthony Pantaleo
Neil Shah
Contact: rocksteadyboxing@nyit.edu
Helpful Videos
Helpful Videos
NYIT Spotlight-2018
NYIT Spotlight-2018
In this video Dr. Leder completes a brief interview about NYIT's Rock Steady story and the courses benefits alongside in person class highlights.
Class Demo-2022
Class Demo-2022
This video was created to showcase the course for the 2022 Parkinson's Unity Walk. The beginning shows an example of what in person class looks like, and then Charles takes you through a virtual lesson.
basic punches
basic punches
Understand the fundamentals in order to become a better pad holder as well as be able to provide assistance during combination work.
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