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Courses

Health Matters

To register for or learn more about these programs on the University Park campus, call Health Matters at (814) 865-3085 or register online at http://www.ohr.psu.edu/webClassic/catalog/healthmatters.cfm

n Yoga -- WEL 95
Rejuvenate over the lunch hour by participating in this ongoing series. All levels welcome. Meets noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, May, 23 -July 11 (no class July 4), in the Frizzell Room of Eisenhower Chapel. Cost: $25. This course is reimbursable through HealthAmerica HMO.

n Tai Chi -- WEL 121
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese discipline that consists of performing a series of slow and controlled movements called "forms." Tai Chi has been shown to improve or maintain strength, flexibility and balance while promoting relaxation and a sense of well-being. This series will focus on achieving continuity through practice of the various forms.

Section 1: Advanced. Meets: Mondays, May 22 -July 24 (no class on July 3 or July 17). Cost $25.

Section 2: Beginner. Meets: Thursdays, June 1 -July 27 (no class on July 20). Cost: $25.

Advanced level participants may attend the beginner level session on Thursdays as well, but must register for both sections and pay an additional $25. Call Health Matters for more information.

n The Good Taste of Health -- Breakfast -- WEL 213
Learn how to make breakfast easy, delicious and nutritious. Meets 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, May 25, in 110 Henderson Building (The Living Center). Cost: $5.

n Cooking by the Strings of Your Apron -- WEL 214
Learn how to toss together a meal with some basic foods to keep in the refrigerator and pantry and create easy meals with natural convenience foods. Simple salads, easy stir fries, super sandwiches and quick casseroles will be featured. Meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in 102 Health and Human Development East. Cost: $5.

Summer aquacise

The summer aquacise program at University Park will begin May 22. Passes are $25 for unlimited classes through the end of July, and are available at the Natatorium towel desk.

The class schedule follows:

n The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel: 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday.

n McCoy Natatorium: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday (low intensity); noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday; and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Penn Stater classes will move to the Natatorium before and during the National Governor's Association Convention, June 25 through July 15.

For more information, call (814) 865-3488 or check the Web at http://www.psu.edu///dept/nat/Aquacize.htm.

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