| 611 | Friday, April 28, 2006 |
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| 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:Ballroom AC |
| AAPAR/Fitness & Wellness Council |
endorsed by Council for Lifelong Recreational Sports, National Dance Association |
| Tai Chi: "It's Not Just for Seniors Anymore" |
| Participants of all ages and abilities will be introduced to Tai Chi and how it can be integrated into a healthy lifestyle to promote personal wellness. Each participant will be asked to perform the relaxation breathing techniques to combat stress and improve self-control. Learn basic stretches to prevent injury and develop flexibility. Become involved in partner exercises to learn how the ‘basics’ can be fit together to develop fun and applied cooperative learning exercises that encourage social interaction while facilitating movement |
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, exercise/fitness, wellness/disease prevention
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| Speakers: William Russell Klinger, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA; and Duane Crider, Kutztown University, Hamburg, PA |