Education Programs

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Would you like the convenience of having an educator teach at your facility or a local community meeting room? Contact Mary Concannon (410-771-1761 or mconcann@umd.edu) to schedule the following low-cost or free classes for your group or organization:

Core Strength
90 minute workshop or three, 60-minute classes
Are you able to perform your daily tasks with ease? Would you like to build a foundation of strength? Learn the basics of core strength training that will help you perform your daily tasks, improve your posture, and enjoy other fitness activities.

Fruits and Veggies, More Matters!®
60-90 minute class
How many fruits and vegetables do you eat every day? The more you eat the better! Learn some simple ways to include fruits and veggies in your daily diet. Find out where to buy locally grown, great tasting produce!

Healthy Bones
60-90 minute class
Are you at risk for weak bones? Strong bones are needed throughout your lifetime! Learn what foods, physical activities and lifestyle behaviors help prevent broken bones.

Healthy Eating & Active Living – Your Personal Plan!
90 minute workshop or three, 60-minute classes
Would you like to feel better? Learn some nutrition and physical activity basics that will give you more energy throughout your day.

Healthy Eating and Memory Fitness
60-90 minute class
Do you often forget things? Memory lapses aren't always a sign of aging. Learn some healthy eating tips and simple tools that may help jog your memory. Session includes a healthy beverage preparation and tasting activity.

Low Salt Limbo
60-90 minute class
Are you eating too much salt? Many of us consume 2 - 3 times more salt than we need each day. Learn the risks of a high salt diet and how you can reduce your salt intake. Hiding the salt shaker isn't enough so join this "low salt limbo" class and learn just how low you can go!

Meeting Well
60-90 minute class
When planning meetings and conferences, do you offer healthy food choices and activity breaks? Your participants will be more attentive if you offer healthier alternatives. Learn about the American Cancer Society’s Meeting Well guidelines.

Prevent Puking – Be Food Safe!
60-90 minute class
Have you ever become ill from something you ate? Mealtimes should be memorable – not because you or your guests get sick! Learn basic steps to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Cancer Prevention
60-90 minute class
Did you know that waist management is one of the best ways to prevent cancer? Learn about foods and physical activities that can reduce your cancer risk.

Walking for Fitness
90 minute workshop or three, 60-minute classes
Are you looking for a walking partner? Would you like to form a walking group? Join other walkers and learn how to create and sustain your own walking group. All you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes to join this class!

Educational Displays
Planning a health fair? Need some additional teaching aids? All you need is a large table! Borrow one of our table top displays that include low-cost or free educational materials.

Other nutrition and physical activity classes are available on request.

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For more information, contact Mary Concannon

Last updated: 03/9/2011