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USF PTA Studies Department hosting Health Fair

Feb. 8, 2012 FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The Department of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Studies at the University of Saint Francis will host a PTA Health Fair Feb. 20 from 9 a.m.-noon on the first floor of the Doermer Center for Health Science Education.

The health fair will bring to the public health-related topics to increase awareness and promote positive lifestyle changes. Groups of PTA students have collaborated to present displays and materials on the following topics:

Walking for Life: A therapeutic walking program for those who wish to take a step in the direction for better health will be led by Andrea Aboufadel.

X-Box Kinnect: Participants will learn how new advances like the X-Box Kinnect are bridging the gap between gym and home theater. Jeremy Oyer will lead.

Active Lifestyles in Geriatrics and the Retired Population: Staying active and healthy for older adults is very important. Strategies and programs to achieve this will be led by Daniel Gloy.

Workstation Ergonomics: More demands are being placed on today’s workforce than ever before. Along with an increase in hours, workers and employers often neglect important instructions in ergonomics. Christie Wagner will lead.

Insanity Workout: Another demand of today’s fitness consumer is convenience and efficiency. The insanity workout offers both in a fast-paced, intense environment. Chelsea Dick will lead.

Physical Benefits of Multisport Training: With the stressful demands placed on the knee joints during running, many people seeking a fun way to accomplish their fitness goals are turning to triathlon training. Matt DeBolt will lead.

The 26 USF PTA students involved are researching selected topics and preparing educational materials for the community as course requirements for one of the last courses in their curriculum, PTA Seminar, prior to their graduation on May 5.

For more information on the PTA Health Fair, contact Department of PTA Studies Chair Mary Kay Solon at (260) 399-7700, ext. 8547.

The University of Saint Francis, founded in 1890 as a comprehensive university in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, offers more than 60 undergraduate and 14 graduate programs in five schools: The School of Health Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership, School of Professional Studies and School of Creative Arts. More than 2,300 students from a broad geographic region attend USF for its academic excellence. The university has a regional campus in Crown Point, Ind.