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group of volunteer peer educators. According to
the \ggie REACH Website, the members are
trained to give presentations about sexual and
nutritional healthSas well as general wellness.
The programs also can be customised for resi :
deuce halls, student organizations and individ
ual classed £
Some of the nutritional health programs pre
sented in the 1 leulthyM.iving series by Ri.ACll
include “Fun F'ood Facts,” “Pump l iction,”
“Fad Diets.” “Dining In and Out.' "‘Mirror,
Mirror on the Wall" and “Weight management.'
In a lecture given in March about fad diets,
three community health majors who. were also
involved in Aggie REACH inlormed lecture
attendants about the myths and facts about fad
dieting. Information was also given about warn
ing signs that someone has an eating disorder
and which diets work and do not work.
Aeeordina to their Website. REACH also has
programs confofling sexual health and general
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REACH, the Health Education staff also offer a
Bew^f their own programs such as Women's
llealtb^ndjConrefiunication in Relationships.
“A ToCOt thrfstudents who attend the lecture
Series are required to attend for a class,” Rahn
.said. “But there;arc students who come on their
owm, just to learn.”
According to Rahn, some of the more popu
lar lectures in the series are topics that are new
and interesting.
“Many students come to our fad diet, weight
management and exercise lectures,” Rahn said.
“There is potential to learn a lot.”
The Healthy Living Lecture Series began in
1996 to give students an outlet for getting good
information on numerous health-related issues.
“We wanted to provide more and correct
information on fitness and healthy lifestyle
issues." said Paula Opal, associate director of
Rec Sports. "We fell it was important most of all
t6 gel correct information to Hie students.”
The Healffiy Living Lecture Series is
scheduled to begin on tluMhird Wednesday oi
September. A new lecture will be given every
week thereafter with each lecture beginning at
5:30 p.m. in 2S1 of the Student Recreation
Center.
According to Opal, there are a few new lec
tures that will be introduced this semester.
“We will have lectures concerning relation
ships, eating, changes in exercise technology,
exercise trends and dietary supplements,” Opal
said. “We are like Dr. Drew on MTV. we talk
about all the new topics. The lectures are a real
hodgepodge of different topics."
The staff at Health Services and Rec Sports
truly believe in the work they are doing through
the lecture series.
“We give information based on research, not
on trends,” Opal said, "A&M has such a won
derful staff because their objective is to make
people healthier, not to make money. That’s
why the lectures are free.”
When Rec Sports initiated the Healthy
Living Lecture Series they h^d no idea how the
campus was going to react Today, nearly six
years later, the lecture series is still going strong
and the volunteers are teaching about important
health-related issues.
“We just want students to think about these
issues” Rahn said. “They are all so very
important.”
FILE PHOTOS •THE BATTALION
Students find ways
to smoothly ease
into the semester
By Lindsey Fielder
THE BATTALION
The new semester can
sometimes seem like a
cold pool at an early
morning swim lesson.
While dipping a toe in
to test the waters can be
tempting, students can
plunge headfirst into the
new semester and live to
tell about it if they have
the proper knowledge and
advice.
Students often get
bogged down before they
establish a routine. The
first way to keep on top of
the new school year is the
most simple — get plenty
of sleep.
Students may stay up
late during the first weeks
of school, catching up
with friends or room
mates. Being slightly
tired might not have an
effect at first, but after a
few weeks of staying up
late students can become
run down.
Rene Edminston, a
senior architecture major,
said sleep can become an
important factor in aca
demic performance later
in the semester. She said
when it comes down to
crunch time, students
should be we 11-rested to
stay up late completing
important projects and
papers.
“If I stay out late in the
beginning of the semes
ter, 1 won’t be able to pull
all-nighters when 1 have
projects due in my class
es,” Edminston said. “I
can definitely feel that I
need the sleep I missed
out on earlier in the
semester.”
A way to maintain
energy throughout, the
semester is to be physi
cally active. Working out
three to five times a week
can improve health and
relieve stress.
The Website for the
American Heart
Association says daily
exercise can boost energy
and make sleeping easier
and more productive, in
addition to improving
cardiovascular health.
With more energy and
sleep comes a better atti
tude.
Working out does not
have to involve a tread
mill. There are many
other options available at
the Student Recreation
Center.
The Department of
Recreational Sports
offers several choices for
students. The rock wall at
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Work & Play Everyday W/Rec Sports!
Get Value Wijh Golf
•Come Ob In!—The Rec Center is open as usual, please exer-
| cise caution around the construction site in front of the Rec
I Center. On-campus students are encouraged to use the bus
1 system to get to the Rec Center. Rec Members may enter the
S Rec Center through the Backyard west side entrance (facing
■ Reed Arena) Monday-Friday from 11:30am-8:00pm. For
J| the most up-to-date campus parking information call PTTS
at 862-PARK.
•Golf Lessons!—Single and group lessons available for begin
ners to those looking to improve skills. Rates are a compet
itive $30.00 per individual lesson or $50.00 per group les
son. Discounts are available for 3 lessons or more. Contact
Rick Kahlich at 845-1723 for more information.
Open to the public! We are located on the southside of the
A&M campus. Call the Pro Shop at 845-1 723 & visit us online.
Play Everyday With Intramurals
Get Wet With Aquatics
Explore With TAMU Outdoors
•Back To School GEAR SALE!—Come by TAMU Outdoors to
enjoy savings on clearance items as well as on our climbing
gear packages. We will also be offering our Arc'Teryx back
packs and guidebooks at unbelievable savings. Sale runs
September 3-12, Outdoors is located behind the Rec Center
across from Olsen Field.
•Flag Football Officials Orientation Clinics—Earn some extra
[ money this semester with this great starter job! No previous
| experience is necessary. Attend the orientation clinic on
September 3rd at 7:00pm in Rec Room 281 and get hired!
Program
ilndoor Soccer
Racquetball (league)
Fantasy Football
3-on-3 Basketball
Registration Cost
Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $40/team
Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 5/person
Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 5/person
Aug. 27-Sept. 4 $ 10/team
Pre-Season Flag Football Sept. 3-Sept. 11 $10/team
Flag Football Sept. 3-Sept. Tl $40/team
Badminton Sept. 3-Sept. 11 FREE
Golf Sept. 3-Sept. 11 $35/person
•Looking for something more competitive?—Try one of our
many and diverse Sport Clubs. Tryouts for many of the dubs
will be held this week. Check out the Sports Club link on the
reesports website for a complete sport listing and details on
how to get involved!
•NEW & FREE!—Polar Bear Club—The 'Polar Bear Club' is a self-
paced aquatics fitness program. Designed to motivate all lev
els of swimmers and water exercise enthusiasts in a fun, sup
portive environment. To sign up ask ANY aquatics staff mem
ber. After completion of 100 miles or 100 hours of work
out—you will be inducted into the club—great prizes will be
given away in May '02.
•Adult Learn To Swim—Learn to swim with an experienced
instructor in a safe and comfortable environment. Register
August 27th-September 16th. Classes will be held September
17th-30th from 7:30-8:15 p.m. Cost starts at $25 for Rec
Members. Advanced Adult Learn To Swim also offered with
registration ending October 14.
•Basic Scuba—Become a S.C.U.B.A. diver with this certification
course. Classes will be held Sept. 17-27, Mondays-Thursdays
from 6:00-10:00 p.m. & Open Water Training dates TBA the
first day of class. Cost starts at $225 for Rec Members.
Advanced Scuba also offered with registration ending Oct. 3rd.
Rescue Scuba also offered, registration ending Oct. 10th.
Upcoming Event
Kayak Roll Clinic
Lead Climbing
Intro To Rock Climbing
Kayak Open Practice
Rock Climb Enchanted Rock
Registration
Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7
Sept. 3-Sept. 1 7
Sept. 3-Sept. 19
Sept. 3-Sept. 24
Sept. 3-Sept. 25
Event Date
Sept. 1 8
Sept. 18
Sept. 22
Sept. 25
Sept. 28-30
Get Healthy With Fitness & Classes
•NEW & FREE!-Weight Room Orientation—Our newest FREE
programming offering is available every Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
•'jump Start'! YOUR Fall Fitness Goals—Begin your healthy
lifestyle with: 1 personal training session, fitness profile, nutri
tion consultation & more for only $30!
• AFAA Resistance Training Specialist Workshop—This unique
program will be offered once on Sunday, September 9th.
Call 862-3995 for more information.
• Instructional Classes—Elevate* yourself to a new level of well
ness with one of our unique Instructional Class offerings. Fall
2001 offers: Tai-Chi, PHates, Salsa Dance, & Swing Dance.
Please register at Member Services, registration closes on
September 6th for ail programs.