‘Exercise Is Medicine Day’ Had WCU’s Campus Moving and Shaking

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Images via Erica Thompson, WCU.

From a morning walk across campus to a Tai Chi stress-buster session on the Academic Quad, “Exercise is Medicine Day” brought the general public together last week with West Chester University students, faculty, and staff for free movement lessons and health education.

As a registered participant of the national Exercise is Medicine on Campus program, WCU is encouraging people to work together to incorporate healthy habits into their lives. Sponsored by the College of Health Sciences, indoor and outdoor activities were held throughout campus.

The energy-packed day was filled with fitness evaluations and testing, therapy dogs and blood pressure checks, voice disorder prevention tips, and more.

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“This year was such a success, because we involved all departments and areas of the college in today’s activities,” said Scott Heinerichs, a professor of sports medicine. “We had a tremendous outpouring of attendance from students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. I am happy that we were able to offer this valuable and informative day to so many.”

Among those who enjoyed the day were approximately 60 students who traveled from William Tennent High School in Bucks County and more than 40 high school students from The Chester Charter School for the Arts.

“Our goal is to make physical activity a fun and daily occurrence for everyone,” said Melissa Reed, a professor of kinesiology. “We want our students and those in our community to strengthen healthy habits, so they can live long lives. Today was great day to make this initiative so public.”

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