Pediatric Exercise and Sports Cardiology Program

Coordinated care from a multispecialty team of experts

Your child will work with experts in pediatric cardiology, sports cardiology, exercise testing and training, sports performance, occupational and physical therapy, psychology, social work and more. We evaluate your child’s heart health, fitness levels, motor skills and mental skills to understand the factors that contribute to your child’s ability to develop healthy exercise habits.

We then tailor a care plan for your child’s unique needs to help them gain the many social, emotional and physical benefits of exercise. We also work with your child’s primary cardiologist to keep them informed of your child’s test results and progress with their exercise plan.

Cardiac Fitness Program designed for children and teens

The Cardiac Fitness Program’s exercise sessions provide training in stamina, strength and flexibility. We integrate fun, game-based activities including running through obstacle courses, shooting hoops and juggling on a balance ball. These activities help children and teens improve their fitness and motor skills, including hand-eye coordination. We aim for your child to have fun during these sessions while boosting their confidence in similar activities at home, school or afterschool programs.

We also help children build a positive outlook by integrating mental skills into these activities. For example, we teach relaxation techniques, practice a growth mindset, grow self-confidence and build resilience. We also help them learn how to set and work toward goals to empower them in building exercise habits that last beyond the Cardiac Fitness Program. Our goal is to help our heart heroes grow their superpowers and develop fitness for life.

Support for your child as they grow up

Feeling strong and healthy in your body is a lifelong journey – and our team can continue to support your child as they grow up. If your child’s heart condition changes, we can reevaluate them to decide whether to adjust their exercise habits.