Thousands of W. Va. students set to line dance to promote active lifestyles
Students throughout West Virginia will get their groove on to coincide with the launch of a statewide movement to promote healthier lifestyles. Organizers of West Virginia Physical Activity Day say more than 60,000 students are expected to participate in a line dance called the Cupid Shuffle on Thursday to call attention to the importance of physical activity.
Other planned activities include an exhibit at the state Capitol, proclamations in the Legislature and an afternoon fun run beginning at the Capitol steps. Eloise Elliott, WVU Ware Distinguished Professor and chair of the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, says the goal is to create a statewide culture that encourages and facilitates physically active lifestyles for every region and age group. http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cb0e80f344714f099326e35e7856d8ca/WV—Active-Lifestyles/
Please Save the Date
The College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences is pleased to announce plans for the Inaugural CPASS Golf Classic. This event is scheduled for April 12 and 13, 2012 at Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa in Morgantown, WV. The resort is rated among the top 100 public courses in America.
Please join other CPASS alumni and friends on Thursday, April 12 for the official golf pairings followed by a reception and sports auction. Then on Friday, April 13 we’ll meet for lunch, followed by a 1 p.m. Tee Off. Reception to follow. You’ll be joined by special guests and celebrities.
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa features championship courses offering breathtaking views of Cheat Lake and the rolling hills of West Virginia and just south of the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area. Walk in the footsteps of Legends. Play 18 holes of Championship Golf like the pros on the tree-lined courses. Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus even set course records here. Visit the Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa Website!
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WVU professor to attend national meeting on childhood obesity
Dr. Eloise Elliott, Ware Distinguished Professor and a leader in the effort to combat obesity in the state, will join other public, private and nonprofit experts at national meeting to be held later this month in Washington D. C. Read More…
West Virginia Physical Activity Plan creates shared vision
WVU partners are seeking statewide input to promote healthy living and quality of life for every West Virginian. A draft of the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan is now available for public comment by going to www.wvphysicalactivity.org.
According to organizers, if you live, work, play or just love West Virginia, you can contribute to a more physically active state by providing your feedback on the plan. The document is available for public comment until Nov. 22.
The West Virginia Physical Activity Plan is being developed to improve the health and quality of life of the states population. The plan focuses on involvement from eight societal sectors, including: Health Care: Public Health; Education; Business & Industry; Mass Media; Parks/ Recreation /Fitness/Sports; Transportation/Land Use/Community Planning; and Volunteer & Non-Profit. Each sectors contribution is considered a vital part of creating a shared vision. Read More
Mazzulla video will detail his treatments for medical confab
Former WVU men’s basketball standout Joe Mazzulla has filmed a video for the largest medical conference in West Virginia, Nov. 11-13, in Huntington. His treating athletic trainer during his career at WVU, Vincent G. Stilger, HSD, ATC, and CPASS faculty member, will be on hand to present a case review of Mazzullas injuries following the video presentation, which will detail the medical setbacks Mazzulla faced during his playing career and the techniques he used to overcome them. Read More..
Heritage Project collects student, alumni memories
How will you remember your college days? The WVU Emeritus Graduates and the Alumni Center have joined together to create a continuing documentation of the history of WVU. The project will create a lasting, living continuing history of the University and involve gathering stories and videos from pivotal moments at the University to document the history of WVU over time. Read More..
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