“I’ve always been a fit guy and always wanted to know how I can get myself stronger, fitter, faster,” Bright Ugwoegbu said. “Kinesiology seemed like the field of study for me.”
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OSU-Cascades: Hands-on experience
Under the supervision of physical therapists and lab staff, the interns study movement, identify inefficiencies and provide recommendations designed to decrease stress on the musculoskeletal structures in the body.
“When I’m teaching memory care residents, I focus on fun, with lots of movements and good music,” says Reyes. “That’s mainly what it is about – to smile and have fun.” With those in the memory care unit, she wants everyone to have a good time.
An easy walk, slow dancing, leisurely sports such as table tennis, household chores and other light-intensity exercise may be nearly as effective as moderate or vigorous exercise for older adults – if they get enough of that type of activity.
Public health and human sciences students represent the future of health, and to recognize their achievements the college treated 325 high-achieving scholarship and fellowship recipients to two new events.
On your mark. Get set. Wheel!
Help raise disability awareness by taking a spin around the MU quad – in a wheelchair – during this year’s Wheel-A-Thon from noon-6 p.m. May 11-13.