Adapted Movement Programs at IU Indianapolis

Adapted Movement Programs at IU Indianapolis Transforming lives and empowering individuals with disabilities through adapted physical activity.

If you are looking for family-centered adapted movement programs in the greater Indianapolis community to help yourself, someone in your family, or a friend to improve their overall physical, cognitive, and/or social function, you have found a great resource! The IUPUI School of Health & Human Science’s Adapted Movement Programs (AMP) help people lead more active lifestyles. We strive to transform lives and empower individuals with disabilities or limited mobility through adapted physical activity. Clients of all ages and abilities work individually with IUPUI kinesiology students who are obtaining real-world experiences while tailoring adapted movement options for those who need them most. Activities are delivered through four different programs and include:
-General activities to enhance coordination and strength
-Music and dance for creativity and coordination
-Puzzles for visual stimulation and fine motor skills
-Group activities and games for team work, skill enhancement, and fun
-Bike riding to increase endurance and low limb strength
-Obstacle courses/challenge courses to help with problem-solving skills
-Ball activities (e.g., catching, throwing, softball, etc.) to enhance coordination and direction
-Basketball
-Crafts
-Swimming

Learn more: https://shhs.iupui.edu/community/adapted-movement-programs/index.html

Shook things up a bit this AFC Week #4 with a group dance warm up! 💃🕺🪩 😁
03/11/2026

Shook things up a bit this AFC Week #4 with a group dance warm up! 💃🕺🪩 😁

AFC Clients of the Week, week #4! ⭐️🏆Tomas, Cole, Katie, Ben, and Marci!! Keep up the great work 😁
03/11/2026

AFC Clients of the Week, week #4! ⭐️🏆
Tomas, Cole, Katie, Ben, and Marci!!
Keep up the great work 😁

Some MAC candid shots from !
03/07/2026

Some MAC candid shots from !

Congrats to MAC Clients of the Week ⭐️— Dylan, Noah, and Mason! Keep it up! 👏
03/07/2026

Congrats to MAC Clients of the Week ⭐️— Dylan, Noah, and Mason!
Keep it up! 👏

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Franziska Loetzner as the new Director of Adapted Movement Programs at IU Indianapolis! Dr....
03/05/2026

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Franziska Loetzner as the new Director of Adapted Movement Programs at IU Indianapolis!

Dr. Loetzner joins IUI as an Assistant Professor of Adapted Physical Activity and brings years of experience in adapted physical activity, inclusive health promotion, and community-based movement programming. She has worked across Special Olympics, early childhood motor development programs, adapted recreation, and outdoor adventure — even spending time as an adapted ski instructor in Colorado!

She’s passionate about creating movement spaces where everybody feels supported, successful, and excited to show what they can do. We’re thrilled to have her leading our programs and can’t wait for you to meet her!

Please help us welcome Dr. Loetzner! 😁🎈

Happy Birthday to our March crew! 🎉🎈🎂😁
03/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our March crew! 🎉🎈🎂😁

AFC Clients of the Week #3 ‼️ Joseph, Lauren, Meghan, Cody, and Rusty! Keep up the great work! 😁🏆
03/04/2026

AFC Clients of the Week #3 ‼️ Joseph, Lauren, Meghan, Cody, and Rusty! Keep up the great work! 😁🏆

Recap of MAC Week 2 🤩
03/02/2026

Recap of MAC Week 2 🤩

MAC Clients of the Week ⭐️Benson, Mia, Drew, Eli, and Jack! Keep up the great work!! 👏🏽
02/28/2026

MAC Clients of the Week ⭐️
Benson, Mia, Drew, Eli, and Jack!
Keep up the great work!! 👏🏽

Happy Birthday Meghan! 🥳🎂
02/28/2026

Happy Birthday Meghan! 🥳🎂

Some highlights from this week’s Ability Fitness Clinic! 🤩
02/26/2026

Some highlights from this week’s Ability Fitness Clinic! 🤩

Congrats to today’s Clients of the Week! 👏—Ned, Brayden, Joseph, Rayna, and Colin! 💪Keep up the great work!!
02/25/2026

Congrats to today’s Clients of the Week! 👏—Ned, Brayden, Joseph, Rayna, and Colin! 💪
Keep up the great work!!

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If you are looking for family-centered adapted movement programs in the greater Indianapolis community to help yourself, someone in your family, or a friend to improve their overall physical, cognitive, and/or social function, you have found a great resource!

The School of Health & Human Science’s Adapted Movement Programs (AMP) help people lead more active lifestyles. We strive to transform lives and empower individuals with disabilities or limited mobility through adapted physical activity. Clients of all ages and abilities work individually with IUPUI kinesiology students who are obtaining real-world experiences while tailoring adapted movement options for those who need them most.

Activities are delivered through four different programs and include: -General activities to enhance coordination and strength -Music and dance for creativity and coordination -Puzzles for visual stimulation and fine motor skills -Group activities and games for team work, skill enhancement, and fun -Bike riding to increase endurance and low limb strength -Obstacle courses/challenge courses to help with problem-solving skills -Ball activities (e.g., catching, throwing, softball, etc.) to enhance coordination and direction -Basketball -Crafts -Swimming

Learn more: https://shhs.iupui.edu/community/adapted-movement-programs/index.html