Upcoming Events

Format - Seminar Style

Session Times (Location)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (REK 2.654)

Suggested Date	Topic	Description	Presenter
September 14^th	First Things First: How to Get Started with a New Exercise Program	The first session of the year will focus on key things you will need to do before beginning an exercise program. We will also be discussing the Get Moving Program. Helpful hints for basic to intermediate walking programs will be covered to get you on the way to a healthier lifestyle.	Dr. David Wittenburg
September 28^th	Swimming for Health	This session will focus on the benefits of swimming for health.	Dr. Phillip Conatser
October 12^th	Resistance Training Prescription and Proper Weight Lifting Techniques	This session will focus on the benefits of resistance training, resistance training prescription, and proper lifting techniques.	Dr. Murat Karabulut
October 26^th	Eating towards Good Health and Fitness	This session will focus on developing healthy eating plan to match a new exercise regimen.	Dr. Christopher M. Ledingham
November 9^th	Racquet Sports and You	This session will focus on the wide variety of racquet sports and the basics to get you started with everything from ping pong- to pington-to tennis.	Mr. Jack Loff
November 23^rd	Avoiding the Holiday Weight Gain	This session will focus on methods of healthier eating and maintaining your exercise regimen through the Holiday season.	Dr. Eric James
December 7^th	Creating Your Own Home Gym	This session will focus on simple techniques and strategies which can be used to create your own home workout space.	Mr. Gonzalo Garza Jr.
January 25^th	Bike, Hike and Paddle Your Way to Health	This session will focus on outdoor activities such as bicycling, hiking, kayaking and other techniques.	Dr. Susan Hart
February 8^th	Make it a Family Affair	This session will focus on techniques of incorporating a healthy diet and exercise regimen into a fun, family routine.	Dr. Susan Hart
February 22^nd	Dance the Weight Away	This session will focus on dance both as a method of exercise and a social function.	Dr. Zelma Mata
March 8^th	How to Keep Moving When You Just Don’t Feel Like It	This session will focus on strategies one can utilize when they reach the “plateau” point in their exercise plan.	Dr. Phillip Conatser
March 22^nd	Exercise Smarter Not Harder	This session will focus on basic exercise principles to maximize good health.	Dr. David Wittenburg

Activity Sessions hosted by the Department of Health and Human Performance

Mondays & Wednesdays 5:15 PM—6:15 PM --- Cardio, Power and Dance it Off!!!
Exercise sessions will consists of the combination of cardio training, strength conditioning and basic dance movement activities at the beginner level that will help you improve fitness and lower body fat.

Class sessions will be held in the multi-studio in the administration/education wing of the REK Center. Open to UTB/TSC employees participating in the, “Get Moving,” campus campaign for wellness. REK membership is not required to participate. For more information contact Dr. Zelma Mata the class instructor at ext. 8290 or email her at zelma.mata@utb.edu . Class begins September 14, 2009.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM --- Bujinkan Taijutsu
This is a Japanese martial art system designed for self defense. Classes are held in a relaxed and non-competitive atmosphere and will be a chance for people at all fitness levels to enjoy learning self defense skills while starting to 'Get Moving'. No experience necessary and beginners are welcome.

Class sessions will be held in the multi-studio in the administration/education wing of the REK Center. Open to UTB/TSC employees participating in the, “Get Moving,” campus campaign for wellness. REK membership is not required to participate. For more information contact Dr. Eric James the class instructor at ext. 5994 or email him at eric.james@utb.edu. The class begins September 15, 2009.