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Health, Wellness day set for DSU
Posted: September 15, 2012 at 7:14 pm
The Healthy Campus/Community Initiative of Delta State Universitys College of Education will host the eighth annual Delta Health and Wellness Day on Sept. 27.
The event will be housed in DSU's Walter Sillers Coliseum from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The initiative had previously been held at the Bolivar County Expo Center, where it drew in over 1,000 attendees.
The large health fair offers free screenings, educational outreach and access to health care for all Mississippi Deltans.
All fair services will be free and open to the public.
Katrina Taylor, assistant coordinator for initiative, said she's looking forward to this year's schedule
"We highly encourage everyone to attend," said Taylor. "Most people can't afford to go to the doctor with a huge list of screenings they want done. The good thing about our fair is that people will be able to receive checkups in so many areas."
Available screenings will include: asthma; blood glucose; blood pressure; body mass; bone density; breast exams; cholesterol; dental; depression/anxiety; hearing; weight loss; memory loss; peripheral vascular; spinal alignment; vision; and much more.
Department Chair of the Division of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at DSU Tim Colbert said he's happy all fair activities will take place on the campus.
"It's really going to work out well having everything on campus," said Colbert. "This should make things more convenient for everyone."
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Details: New Presidential Youth Fitness Program
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By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News
Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD
Sept. 13, 2012 -- Goodbye percentile scores, hello "healthy fitness zone."
A new presidential youth fitness program is replacing the old presidential fitness test that most adults grew up with in physical education (PE) classes in school.
The updated program does away with comparing students' performances on athletic tasks like sit-ups and push-ups and then rating them on a percentile scale vs. their peers.
Instead, the new program measures students' health-related fitness based on what current research shows promotes good health and lowers the risk of disease.
"What is really apparent is that we have an obesity epidemic in our country, so we feel like we now need to focus on health versus athletic performance," says Shellie Pfohl, executive director of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. She announced the new program this week.
Pfohl says that when the original presidential fitness test was developed almost 50 years ago, it was designed to measure children's athletic performance and abilities -- particularly in case they were called into military service.
"By design, the old test compared kids against each other, so by design 50% failed," Pfohl tells WebMD.
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Hatton's father arrested after fight with son
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It is understood that last night, following a heated argument, the two traded punches outside the Hatton Health and Fitness Gym in Hyde.
Police arrived and arrested 61-year-old Ray Hatton on suspicion of common assault, detained him overnight and cautioned him for his violent behaviour.
Ricky, who turns 34 next month, reportedly wants to press charges over the attack.
Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "Shortly before 11.45am on Thursday 13 September 2012, police received reports that there had been a fight involving two men outside a health and fitness club on Market Street, Hyde.
"A 33-year-old man was assaulted by a 61-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of common assault and subsequently given a police caution.
"The 33-year-old man was not injured in the incident."
The alleged fight follows a period of several months during which, it is claimed, the two have not been on speaking terms and have had at least one other confrontation.
Hatton has suffered a series of well-publicised issues in his private life since his last fight saw him knocked out by Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas, and said that his life "had turned to mush" when talking of dark times in his retirement.
He said: "It's been well documented what's happened to me since the last time you saw me in a boxing ring. I suffered a two-round demolition to Manny Pacquiao in my last fight and nobody wants to see their career end that way.
Consequently it pushed me into retirement which I never really wanted to do, and what happened to me in the last three years came because of what happened to me in that fight and the manner of that defeat."
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US school fitness program gets overhaul
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In the US, it's out with percentile scores and in with "healthy fitness zones." A new presidential youth fitness program for schools now tests a student's physical abilities based on what current research shows promotes good health, rather than rating them against their peers.
Announced this week, the program is shifting its focus to health rather than athletic performance (how many sit-ups you can do, for example) in response to the changing times and obesity epidemic in the country. The original presidential test was developed almost 50 years ago and was designed to measure children's athletic abilities, especially in the event they were called into military service.
In the new program, children will be analyzed based on five different criteria: cardiovascular fitness or aerobic capacity, body composition, muscle strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. Each score is then evaluated using the new "healthy fitness zone" standards. Kids who rank in the zone in five out of six categories are eligible to receive the Presidential Youth Fitness Award. For kids who fall below the ranks, they'll be tutored on ways to achieve better health and fitness.
Officials say that most children who exercise at least 60 minutes a day should be able to score in the healthy fitness zones.
http://www.presidentialyouthfitnessprogram.org
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Petaluma Health Center offers fitness classes to everyone
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Instructor Andrea Gonzalez leads, from left, Molly Thompson, Serena Codiroli and Vicky Mira during a Zumba class at the Petaluma Health Center on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
In a move that illustrates how health-care facilities are evolving beyond their age-old mission of treating illness, the Petaluma Health Center has opened its new exercise facility to the general public.
This month, the health center began offering fitness classes to both patients and local residents. Offered at discount prices, the courses include two Zumba classes and two yoga classes, with more offerings on the horizon.
"We're going to be open to anyone in the community," said Luke Entrup, the health center's newly hired wellness program manager.
Entrup said other courses being considered include Tai Chi and Qi Gong, aerobics and 5Rhythms dance classes.
"We're going to start yoga and Zumba classes, but we're going to build many more classes," he said.
The Petaluma Health Center is one of the largest health care providers in southern Sonoma County, with 18,000 patients. Its new "movement room" is part of the center's new 53,000-square-foot facility, which is expected to serve some 35,000 southern Sonoma County and northern Marin County residents.
Fitness classes are part of the health center's wellness program, which is aimed at promoting healthy living and helping patients improve their condition while dealing with chronic disease such as diabetes.
Other health care providers in the county offer similar programs.
In west Santa Rosa, a health program for children called "Muevete!" is offered at the Southwest Community Health Center and the Roseland Children's Health Center, which are part of the Santa Rosa Community Health Centers.
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Madison YMCA issues challenge for health, fitness, cash in eight-week program
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MADISON The Madison Area YMCA, 111 Kings Road, beckons the public to get back into a fitness routine this fall with its Healthy You Challenge.
The eight-week health and fitness challenge is designed to motivate participants to work out and make healthy food choices, said Jennifer Casanova, associate health and fitness director of the YMCA. Those who take the challenge will experience a lifestyle transformation, have fun and reach goals, Casanova said. We cant wait to be a part of your success.
The Healthy You Challenge is comprised of:
Weekly weigh-ins from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each Tuesday;
Two body assessments;
Two one-hour personal training sessions, and
One 30-minute nutrition session.
Also part of the program, Casanova added, is a big dose of support and encouragement.
Cash Prizes
Cash prizes will be awarded to the person who loses the highest percentage of body weight; the person who loses the most inches, and the participant who demonstrates the most effort.
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Wexford University Accepts Transfer Credits from NESTA and Spencer Institute for Associate’s Degree in Fitness …
Posted: September 13, 2012 at 8:20 am
Wexford University Accepts Transfer Credits from NESTA and Spencer Institute for Associates Degree in Fitness Training Online Program
Wexford University now accepts transfer credits from both NESTA and the Spencer Institute for its associates degree in Fitness Training. The online university offers health, exercise, sports and fitness degree programs of all levels to both U.S. and international students.
Specific transfer credits will be determined by the Wexford University admissions office. In addition, Wexford also accepts transfer credits from both U.S. and international schools for students interested in pursuing an online education in fitness, wellness or nutrition. Winter classes begin January 2013 at http://wexford.edu/.
Wexford is all about world-class education in the latest health and fitness topics, making it a perfect complement to a variety of NESTA and Spencer Institute certifications, said Jack Bauerle, Chancellor of Wexford University. These transfer credits will make it easier for students interested in pursuing a fitness degree to combine their current passion and lifestyle with a diploma that they can use for a lifetime.
In addition to the associates degree in Fitness Training, Wexford University also offers the following degree programs: a bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, a master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, a master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
To earn admission to Wexford University, students must be 18 years of age or older, complete an online admissions form and send official transcripts from previous educational institutions, if applicable. A 10 percent discount is available when tuition is paid in full upfront, and military personnel can also receive an additional 15 percent discount on tuition.
About Wexford University Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.
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Brad Jurica Named Department Chair for Graduate Programs in Applied Sport Psychology and Professor for Wexford …
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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (PRWEB) September 13, 2012
Former Division 1 college athlete, international presenter, author and consultant for elite and professional athletes around the world, Brad Jurica was recently selected as department chair for graduate programs in Applied Sport Psychology as well as professor for Wexford University. Wexford, a 100 percent online university, offers a variety of degrees in health, fitness, exercise, sports and nutrition.
In addition, Jurica is co-owner of Mental Training, Inc., a performance enhancement-based consulting firm that helps athletes, executives and performers strengthen their mental skills and access their performance zone.
Brads extensive teaching experience in psychology and sport psychology and his dedication to his students are second to none, said John Spencer Ellis, founder of the National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association (NESTA), which includes Wexford University as its higher education division. And as a longtime member of the Surfrider Foundation and passionate surfer, Brad really knows how to calmly ride the waves with discipline and poise, making him the perfect person to work with both faculty and students at Wexford.
Jurica has a masters degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and has worked with a variety of Olympic, professional and elite athletes training in Southern California. He is one of the leading sport psychology consultants in the country and his mission is to educate students on the power of the mind by increasing self-awareness, facilitating cognitive and emotional growth, and being a positive agent for change as he helps each student achieve his/her personal and professional goals.
Further, Jurica is a published author in a variety of peer-reviewed journals throughout the country as well as a member of Division 47 (Sport and Exercise Psychology) of the American Psychological Association and has served in various leadership positions within the Association of Applied Sport Psychology since 2002.
Wexford University offers degree programs including an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, a bachelor of science degree in Health and Fitness, a master of science degree in Nutrition and Exercise, a master of arts in Applied Sports Psychology and a doctorate degree in Applied Sports Psychology.
Wexford University is dedicated to providing world-class education through cutting-edge technology, offering direct application degree programs in an accelerated format with 100 percent online learning to save time and money. Programs include an associate of arts degree in Fitness Training, bachelors degree in Health and Fitness, masters degree in Nutrition and Exercise as well as masters degree and doctorate degree in Applied Sport Psychology. Wexford University is the higher education division of NESTA (National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association). For more information, please visit http://wexford.edu/.