The competitors prepared themselves before they took on the 3.1-mile challenge that included a few hills and a nice short run on the Hoodlebug Trail. Each participant received a t-shirt, designed by Andrea Miller, as well as a number to identify them as they crossed the finish line. The proceeds of the race will go to the American Heart Association to help with further research on heart disease.

The first two runners to cross the finish line were neck-and-neck the entire race. Debbie Conner crossed first with a time of 21.26.22, and Gerry Perez was right behind her at 21.26.90. There were three winners in each age bracket, with competitors ranging from age 12 to 65.

At the conclusion of the race, the medals were distributed to all the winners and the raffle winners were announced. Our sponsors, the Co-op Store and the Coney, both donated gift cards, and the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness donated some t-shirts as well as a three-month membership. The staff would like to thank all the volunteers as well as the participants because they all helped make this event a success!

Bib Number, Name, and Time
100, Debbie Conner, 21.26.22
103, Gerry Perez, 21.26.90
113, Dan Faucette, 22.38.28
120, Myles Burden, 22.40.72
119, Zachary Reedy, 24.16.93
107, Amber Brosius, 24.47.00
91, Tawnee Bowers, 25.13.65
104, Charles Sturges, 25.23.37
126, Brian Foster-Pegg, 25.28.34
92, Sally Peace, 26.02.15
105, Nathan Rosenberg, 26.33.34
111, Alfred Reedy, 27.01.84
87, Mandy Stinchcomb, 27.06.25
114, Ann Marie Schweitzer,27.55.03
84, Kriten Forrester, 28.32.18
121, Broc Hepler, 28.51.15
130, Jen Sleppy, 29.02.03
97, Dennis Giever, 29.02.84
89, Steve Engler, 29.13.84
115, Melissa Waugaman, 29.29.50
112, Rebecca Alman, 29.42.47
110, Tyler Zolocsik, 29.42.90
106, Marisa Baum, 29.51.78
133, Pao Ying Hsiao, 29.55.35
118, James Nelson, 30.07.18
137, Jason Killam, 30.18.56
88, Michael Tuite, 30.20.25
124, Cory Ireland, 31.30.56
125, Kristina Stiger, 31.41.13
98, Janet Walker, 32.03.15
138, Tom Kauffman, 32.32.63
109, Teslla Koebler, 33.27.15
131, Erica Snyder, 33.42.78
96, Linda Cribbs, 34.14.12
90, Brittany Warren, 34.49.25
95, Chelsie Brown, 36.39.22
132, Danielle Nedzesky, 36.39.26
134, Steven Cable, 37.53.93
135, Marissa Allmendinger, 37.55.51
127, Kacy Lewis, 38.16.25
108, Keenan Adams, 38.19.15
94, Cody Toy, 38.35.12
81, Nancy McBreen, 38.47.40
82, Sherry Sheehan, 39.04.97
93, Julie Rado, 39.48.97
85, Emily Munzert, 40.28.91
86, Gail Munzert, 41.11.03
102, Sharon Manecke, 42.53.62
101, Windy Bartlebaugh, 44.28.90
99, Cindy Varner, 49.52.15
116, Fanyi Qiu, 49.53.87
117, Stephen Ditch, 50.14.75
139, Lisa Baker, 50.28.18
83, Pat Pileski, 52.27.18
122, Ashley Whiteford, 52.28.28
123, Cherie Chambliss, 52.52.59
129, Diane Engler, 52.53.47
128, John Engler, 52.53.49

Department of Health and Physical Education

The price for the race is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Included in the price will be a free t-shirt, free food and refreshments after the race, raffle give-a-ways, and awards for the top three in each age bracket.

Proceeds from registration will benefit the American Heart Association.

With the success of last year’s 5K, our staff wants to make this year’s 5K even bigger and better! Our goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for as many members, community members, and students as possible, as well as provide a great workout and benefit an excellent cause!

So come out and join us for this fun and exciting event. Whether you are running for an award, to beat your own personal time, or simply walking for enjoyment, we hope to see you there!

To register, stop into the fitness center located in Zink Hall, second floor, or visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center for a link to the registration form on the main page.

If you have any further questions, please contact Kelly Gibson at 724-357-6251 or at hfxs@iup.edu.

The YWCA is one of the oldest and largest women's organizations in the nation, serving over 2 million women, girls, and their families. For more than 150 years, the YWCA has spoken out and taken action on behalf of women and girls. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Black has twice received the Faculty ROSE Award (for recognition of superior effort), and also has been honored by former IUP president Lawrence Pettit as “one of the outstanding instructors whose extra effort and concern for students has made a difference.” This provides testimony for the fact that she positively impacts the lives of her students.

Department of Health and Physical Education 

The third annual 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the IUP South Campus on University Drive next to the softball and baseball fields. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the race will commence at 11:00 a.m.

The price for the race is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Included in the price will be a free t-shirt, free food and refreshments after the race, raffle give-a-ways, and awards for the top three in each age bracket.

Proceeds from registration will benefit the American Heart Association.

With the success of last year’s 5K, our staff wants to make this year’s 5K even bigger and better! Our goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for as many members, community members, and students as possible, as well as provide a great workout and benefit an excellent cause!

So come out and join us for this fun and exciting event. Whether you are running for an award, to beat your own personal time, or simply walking for enjoyment, we hope to see you there!

To register, stop into the fitness center located in Zink Hall, second floor, or visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center for a link to the registration form on the main page.

If you have any further questions, please contact Kelly Gibson at 724-357-6251 or at hfxs@iup.edu.

Lorenzi is in his 10th year at IUP, where he directs the Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP), a physical activity program for children and adults with disabilities. This program serves approximately 100 clients each semester and serves as a practicum experience for Health and Physical Education students and a volunteer opportunity for students across campus.

Lorenzi is active professionally in the field of adapted physical activity and education, serving as chair of both the Eastern District Association Adapted Physical Education Committee and chair of the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation Adapted Aquatics Committee. He regularly teaches adapted aquatics instructor certification courses around the country and conducts teacher in-service trainings on adapted physical education.

The HPEP also offered water safety instruction for all of the students. Parents were offered fitness testing and consultation as well as the services of a child care center for prekindergarten children, so they could fully use the facilities.

Professor David Wachob, program director, next plans to incorporate health components, such as nutrition, into the HPEP, to provide students with a more holistic educational experience focused on healthy lifestyles.

Walking is great exercise, and studies have shown that it reduces the chances of developing diabetes and heart disease. Experts say all you need is 30 minutes of moderate-level physical activity a day to increase health, and brisk walking is a type of physical activity. People who do not participate in physical activity are more likely to develop diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis, and are found to not live as long as people who do engage in physical activity.

The winners of the Fall 10,000 Step Challenge said they enjoyed the challenge and they noticed improvements in their health. Laura Wilson, the female winner, said she lost seven pounds during the challenge, and it has motivated her to work out more frequently. Joe Sgriccia, the male winner, said he did the challenge to get back in shape, and he even lost some weight throughout the challenge.

So don’t wait, and sign up now! For further questions, contact Kelly Gibson at k.gibson@iup.edu (724-357-6251) or Andrea Miller at a.n.miller3@iup.edu (724-357-2630).

James G. Mill Fitness Center 

The Challenge is open to everyone, and pedometers are provided upon registration.

Walking is a great exercise and helps to prevent heart problems and reduces the chances of developing illnesses. Stop by the fitness center to sign up, or download the registration form (pdf)!

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Gibson at k.gibson@iup.edu or Andrea Miller at a.n.miller3@iup.edu.

The program begins on February 4 and runs through April 1. Registration packets can be picked up at the James G. Mill Fitness Center in Zink Hall, or visit our website.

Each participant receives a pedometer to record the number of steps at the end of each day. We’re providing new and improved pedometers! The program also includes nutrition assessments, blood pressure screenings, and a log sheet to count your daily steps.

The person with the most steps at the end of eight weeks will receive a free one-year membership to the James G. Mill Fitness Center, a gift basket, and other prizes. Cost: $15. Nonmembers must also purchase an eight-week gym membership for $20. For more information, please contact Kelly Gibson at k.gibson@iup.edu or Andrea Miller at a.n.miller3@iup.edu.

It is very important to keep moving, especially in the cold weather, to keep your heart rate steady and the blood flowing in your body. Walking is very beneficial to your health and can:

• Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
• Raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol)
• Lower your blood pressure
• Reduce your risk of or manage type 2 diabetes
• Help manage your weight
• Improve your mood
• Allow you to stay strong and fit

The program begins on January 21 and runs through April 1. Registration packets can be picked up at the James G. Mill Fitness Center in Zink Hall, or visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center website.

Each participant receives a pedometer to record the number of steps at the end of each day. We’re providing new and improved pedometers! The program also includes nutrition assessments, blood pressure screenings, and a log sheet to count your daily steps. The person with the most steps at the end of 10 weeks will receive a free one-year membership to the James G. Mill Fitness Center, a gift basket, and other prizes.

Cost: $15. Nonmembers must also purchase a 10-week gym membership for $30.

For more information, please contact Kelly Gibson at k.gibson@iup.edu or Andrea Miller at a.n.miller3@iup.edu.

The program will include a pedometer, nutrition assessments, blood pressure screenings, and a log sheet to count your daily steps.

There will be a $15 registration fee plus a $30 10-week gym membership for non-members. Registration will start on Monday, January 7, and end Friday, January 11, 2013.

The program is open to the whole community, along with IUP faculty, staff, and students.

The program is designed to promote physical activity and positive social interactions for local homeschooling children. There are 105 children currently enrolled, ranging from pre-K through 11th grade. Students within the HPED department gain experience by facilitating activities such as physical education classes, swim lessons, and fitness training for the parents. Students from the Child and Family Studies Department also help by working with the children ages two to four.

Starting in the Spring semester, the program will be linked to five separate courses in order to provide students with real-life experiences and content application.

For more information, please visit the Homeschool Physical Education Program website.

The program will include a pedometer, nutrition assessments, blood pressure screenings, and a log sheet to count your daily steps.

There will be a $15 registration fee plus a $20 eight-week gym membership for non-members. Registration will start on Monday, September 10, and end Friday, September 21.

The program is open to the whole community, along with IUP faculty, staff, and students.

Rivera was presented with the award during the annual Board of Certification reception at the National Athletic Trainers convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in June 2012. The Dan Libera award is the highest national service award given by the Board of Certification.

Health and Physical Education 

The event kicked off with some music and a few motivational words to encourage the runners before the big race took place. Many of the runners and walkers began their preparation for the 3.1-mile race with a few stretches and some exercises to warm their bodies up, as well as some refreshments provided by the gym.

The course began near the softball and baseball fields on IUP’s South Campus and continued down a hill, where the racers made a loop. As they traveled back up the hill, the road led onto a bike path. This path met up with the Hoodlebug Trail and made one more turn around to come back to the beginning of the course.

Each runner displayed on their identification bib a pink ribbon to honor those currently fighting and those who have passed away from breast cancer. The proceeds from the race were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Breast cancer is the third leading cause of death in women in the United States today, and many of those involved with both the organization and those running in the race know someone who is currently suffering or has suffered from this disease. For those who are personally affected by this disease, each step closer to the finish line was one step closer to finding a cure.

The first to cross the finish line was Sam Schilling with a time of 19:57. The top three winners from each age category were named and received a medal. While many of the participants ran the race, there were quite a few who walked and made some very impressive times as well!

This is a culminating event for the fitness center each year, and we hope that the participation continues to grow. With the competition from another 5K in the area, the Pittsburgh Marathon, and the Boston Marathon being held that same weekend, the turnout was very impressive.

We look forward to seeing what next year holds and to find out what important cause all of the racers will be running for! Our facility would like to give a special thanks to all those who helped and participated in this beneficial and fun event.

See you next year!

Don’t miss your chance to sign up this week in order to ensure that you get your free t-shirt! Walk-up registration is also welcome the day of the race.

The second annual 5K Run/Walk will be on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at IUP’s South Campus on University Drive next to the softball and baseball fields. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m, and the race will commence at 11:00 a.m.

The price for the race is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Included in the price will be a free t-shirt, free food and refreshments after the race, raffle give-a-ways, and awards for the top three in each age bracket.

Proceeds from registration will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

In addition to the goodies that the fitness center will provide, faculty, managers, SPFPA, OPEIU, and coaches and their covered spouse/same-sex domestic partner who are enrolled in the Highmark PPO or Indemnity plan can earn 25 Healthy U Points through participation in our 5K Run/Walk event! Please visit the Wellness Works website for more information.

With the success of last year’s 5K, our staff wants to make this year’s 5K even bigger and better! Our goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for as many members, community members, and students as possible, as well as provide a great workout and benefit an excellent cause.

So come out and join us for this fun and exciting event. Whether you are running for an award, to beat your own personal time, or simply walking for enjoyment, we hope to see you there!

To register, stop into the fitness center located in Zink Hall, second floor, or visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center for a link to the registration form on the main page.

If you have any further questions, please contact Whitney Jones at 724-357-6251 or at nypn@iup.edu.

The event will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at IUP’s South Campus on University Drive next to the softball and baseball fields. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the race will commence at 11:00 a.m.

The price for the race is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Included in the price will be a free t-shirt, food and refreshments after the race, and awards for the top three finishers in each age bracket.

We want the success of this year’s race to be not only equivalent to last year’s 5K, but even better! Our goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for as many fitness center members, community members, and students as possible, as well as provide a great workout and to benefit an excellent cause!

This year, the proceeds from registration will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The event is only a few weeks away, so don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this fun and beneficial event! Whether you are running for an award, to beat your own personal time, or simply walking for enjoyment, we hope to see you there!

To register, stop into the fitness center, located on the second floor of Zink Hall, or visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center for a link to the registration form on the main page.

If you have any further questions, please contact Whitney Jones at 724-357-6251 or at nypn@iup.edu.

Louis Pesci has been at the Highway Safety Center since 1997 and became director in 2010.

The funding award will be allocated for instructor salaries and buying and maintenance of the police vehicles used at the Harwood driving school, near Hazelton.

The driving school has four instructors who are retired municipal police officers certified in patrol-vehicle operations. They conduct braking and skidding exercises with PPL employees.

“The school trains about 300 employees each year,” Pesci said.

The advanced-driver training at Harwood offers a two-day program (16 hours) consisting of classroom time and driving time. The program will run May–June and resume again September–October, he said.

Pesci noted that PPL approached the center to evaluate its drivers in 1996 in an effort to reduce collision rates from its employees. PPL built its own training facility, and in 1997 IUP started operating it, offering a perceptual driving program. PPL and the center entered into a contract in 2000 for the Harwood driving school.

Pesci teaches safety/driver education (Health and Physical education Department) at IUP, which certifies students to teach driver's education. It is a 12-credit certification program with four parts: classroom, behind the wheel, multiple-car driving range, and stimulation. Novice drivers can earn their license in the spring and summer sessions for free. Those in the comprehensive driver education program teach the novice students.

IUP has the only comprehensive driver education program in Pennsylvania. The Highway Safety Center has offered proficiency driving programs since 1985.

—Article by Sarah Burke, staff writer for the Penn

The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness is excited to announce that the Second Annual 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012, at IUP’s South Campus on University Drive next to the softball and baseball fields. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m., and the race will commence at 11:00 a.m.

The price for the race is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Included in the price will be a free t-shirt, food and refreshments after the race, and awards for the top three in each age bracket and top three overall.

With the success of last year’s 5k, our staff wants to make this year’s 5k even bigger and better! Our goal is to create an enjoyable atmosphere for as many members, community members, and students as possible, as well as provide a great workout and benefit an excellent cause!

Proceeds from registration will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

So, come out and join us for this fun and exciting event. Whether you are running for an award, to beat your own personal time, or simply walking for enjoyment, we hope to see you there!

To register, stop into the Fitness Center located in Zink Hall, second floor, or visit the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness for a link to the registration form on the main page.

If you have any further questions, please contact Whitney Jones at 724-357-6251 or at nypn@iup.edu.

Nick works as a counselor, and Sherri works at the Bursar’s Office at IUP. They joined the fitness center in February 2011. Like most of us, they’d made a New Year’s resolution to get in shape and start feeling better about themselves.

They try to come to the fitness center at least four times a week. Their regimen consists of elliptical, treadmill, weight training, and, when weather permits, walking the track.

Left and below: Before and after

Since joining the fitness center, Sherri has lost over 50 pounds! Nick has lost another 10 pounds in addition to the 100 pounds he’d lost the previous year. The benefits have been many. Sherri says she’s noticed a significant improvement in her strength and endurance even in performing small, daily tasks around the house, and both she and Nick have experienced a reduction of stress. Sherri has noticed that a good workout lowers her stress level after a tough day at work, and Nick has noticed that some medical issues he’d experienced over the past years have diminished as well.

By starting to work out and put their health first, Nick and Sherri have already added many years back onto their lives.

Nick and Sherri’s main motivation to push through and come to the fitness center every week is to never regain the weight they’ve lost. In addition, they enjoy the nice staff, good music, and great prices. Most important, they feel like they truly fit in at James G. Mill Fitness Center.

Sherri’s personal fitness goal is to lose another 40 to 50 pounds. Nick’s goal was to lower his weight to 300 pounds. Having reached this goal, Nick has set another: getting down to the weight he was in high school. He has only another 20 pounds to go!

What advice can Nick and Sherri give to people who want to raise their health and fitness levels?

“Don’t wait!” they say. “If you don’t feel good about yourself, don’t wait to try to fix it.”

Sherri adds that she now knows you can’t control your health just by dieting alone. They make working out a regular part of their healthy lifestyle.

We congratulate Nick and Sherri on their amazing accomplishments and wish them good luck with their future fitness goals!

Eight grueling weeks has come and gone and eighteen members competed for the title of the Biggest Loser. Many worked hard on their workout and nutritional goals, but only one male and one female came out on top (Top right picture: Tammy Somogyi. Bottom right picture: Richard Baginski).

Both Tammy and Richard received a fitness basket from the staff at James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness. The basket consisted of a free one year membership to our facility, a co-op gift card, a 9th Street Deli gift card, health food items, two promotional items from our facility, and a Jim’s Gym t-shirt. On behalf of all of the staff members, we would like to wish Tammy and Richard congratulations on all of their hard work, dedication, and commitment over the past eight weeks!

Tammy Somogyi works at the Health Service Department on the IUP campus. She is our female contestant Biggest Loser Winner. She lost a total of 2.48 pounds and 4.2% body fat. Tammy was very surprised to find out that she was the winner of this challenge. She stated, “If there is any competition that you would want to win, this one would be it!” After maintaining a desk job at IUP, Tammy really wanted to get back into shape and start exercising again which is why she signed up for the competition. Her motivation throughout the program was when she started to notice her clothes fitting differently. Her workout program consisted of 20 minutes of cardio, 20 minutes of strength training, and 20 minutes of stretching. Tammy said that the fitness center and its staff members were very helpful to the success of her program.

Richard is our male contestant Biggest Loser Winner. He lost a total of 3.65 pounds. When asked how he felt to be the winner of this year’s challenged he stated that this was his first experience competing in anything like this so it felt great to win on the first try. He wanted this competition to be a learning experience, and was greatly encouraged by the James G. Mill staff to sign up for the event. He had two goals for himself; first was to lose weight and second was to reduce stress. Throughout the competition he relied heavily on his inner drive and determination to motivate him to stay focused throughout the eight week process. His workout routine included walking three miles a day, later increasing this to six miles a day with an occasional incline, followed by a set program of ten different resistance machines that he performed four to five times a week. He had been using this program for a while, but used the advice of the staff members to tweak the program a little bit to focus around his goals. Richard stated that the environment of the facility along with the staff was very inviting and always brightened his day! The advice that Richard would give to those that are looking to lose weight or stay in shape is, “Set realistic goals and stick to that plan. Accomplishing those goals will build your confidence and motivate you to challenge yourself with tougher goals. Self-discipline is the key!”

Again, we want to congratulate both Tammy and Richard for their accomplishments. Getting in shape is not always the easiest thing to do, but your drive and determination has greatly influenced and motivated us all to achieve our fitness goals! Thank you!

Have you been looking into joining a gym to jumpstart your fitness, but aren’t sure which one is the right fit for you? With the holidays just around the corner, finding an affordable and comfortable facility should be high on everyone’s priority list.

The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness can help with that! We will be holding an Open House on December 5, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at our facility. This is an opportunity for anyone to come in, tour the facility, and survey all of the equipment we have as well as the abundant amenities we offer.

In addition to the free tour, we will be distributing two different promotional items to the first 100 people that enter the doors.

Also, if you come down to the facility during the designated time, your name will be put into a drawing to win four Diamond Club tickets to one game during the 2012 Altoona Curve baseball season, a first pitch opportunity, and a pre-game on-field meet and greet with the players!

Not only will we be offering a chance to win these worthwhile items, but we will also be offering a special promotion for the holiday season. If a member/potential member signs up or renews their membership on the day of the Open House, they will receive two free months on the membership. If you sign up by the New Year, you will still receive one free month on your membership.

At our facility, we offer affordable prices, a friendly and knowledgeable staff that are experts in the area of health and physical education and hold a wide variety of fitness certifications, a clean environment, and convenient hours. What more could you ask for out of your gym? Stop by and get a feel for our facility on December 5! We hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact Whitney Jones, facility manager, at w.e.jones2@iup.edu or (724) 357-6251, or Jess Kalinowski, adult fitness program supervisor, at j.m.kalinowski@iup.edu.

Each new member that signs up before October 31 will receive a 10 percent discount off of their membership fee.

Also, the first ten members to sign up before the deadline will receive a free James G. Mill Fitness Center tote bag. Bags are still available!

This offer doesn’t come around often, so stopped down and join our facility and partake in all of the amenities that we have to offer!

For more information, please contact Whitney Jones, facility manager, at w.e.jones2@iup.edu or 724-357-6251.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to start living a fit and healthy lifestyle.

The competition is open for members and non-members and will start September 26, 2011, and last until November 18. The cost is $15 for members and $15 for non-members (plus $20 to use the facilities for the eight-week program). A Bod Pod assessment and BMI will be recorded at the beginning, middle, and end of the competition.

One man and one woman with the biggest percentage of body fat could win a free one-year membership to the James G. Mill Fitness Center and a free fitness basket filled with gift cards, accessories, and apparel!

Resources such as our facility, nutrition assessments and private counseling with IUP’s dietetic interns, and individualized fitness and wellness programs and sessions will be available to contestants.

We hope to see you soon!

For more information, please contact Whitney Jones, facility manager at w.e.jones2@iup.edu or 724-357-6251, or Jess Kalinowski, adult fitness supervisor, at j.m.kalinowski@iup.edu or 724-357-2630.

Open for members and non-members, this competition will start September 26, 2011, and last until November 18.

The cost is $15 for members ($15 for non-members plus $20 to use the facilities for the eight-week program).

A Bod Pod assessment, BMI, and weight will be recorded at the beginning, middle, and end of the competition.

Prizes of a free one-year member to the James G. Mill Fitness Center, plus a fitness basket, will be awarded to one man and one woman with the biggest percentage of fat loss.

Resources such as our facility, nutrition assessments and private counseling with IUP’s dietetic interns, and individualized fitness and wellness programs will be available to all contestants.

Stop by the James G. Mill Fitness Center before the start date to sign up. Maybe you could be “the biggest loser!” We hope to see you soon!

For more information, please contact Whitney Jones, facility manager, at w.e.jones2@iup.edu and 724-357-6251, or Jess Kalinowski, adult fitness supervisor, at j.m.kalinowski@iup.edu and 724-357-2630.

To jump start the Fall semester, each new member that signs up before the stated deadline will receive a 10 percent discount on their membership. Also, the first ten new members that sign up for a year will receive a free James G. Mill tote bag!

The James G. Mill Fitness Center offers a variety of amenities such as a warm-welcoming staff, access to the gym, clean facilities, an aerobics room, rock climbing wall, free weights, weight machines, a weight bench, cardio equipment, access to the Zink pool, noontime basketball, noontime aerobics class, a free towel service, and a free locker service.

Stop by to become a new member of our extraordinary facility, and start your fall season out the right way!

For more information, please contact Whitney Jones, facility manager, at w.e.jones2@iup.edu or 724-357-6251.

In Fall 2010, Dr. Lorenzi was recognized by the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance at the annual convention as the 2010 University Physical Education Teacher of the Year and was the Adapted Physical Activities Professional Recognition Award recipient.

In Spring 2011, Dr. Lorenzi received the Outstanding Professional Recognition Award at the annual convention of the Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Most recently, Dr. Lorenzi was recognized by the Council for Aquatic Professionals of the American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation with the National Service Award.

Dr. Lorenzi is an assistant professor at IUP in the Department of Health and Physical Education, where is also director the Special Needs Activity Program.

We all know those hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream cones are all what make summer so fun, but let's face the facts—you'll never have that beach body you've always wanted eating those summer goodies. It's time to shed those unwanted pounds and start anew.

The staff of the James G. Mill Fitness Center is happy to help you take the next step towards an active and healthy lifestyle. We are always excited to add new members to our fitness center family.

When you join, you will not only get full access to the fitness center, but also access to two gymnasiums, the indoor swimming pool, the locker room, and a free parking pass! Upon joining, you will also get $10 dollars off your membership and the enrollment fee waived. So join and get fit today!

This promotion only lasts until the Fall 2011 semester starts. So don't wait!

If you have questions or comments, please call us at 724-357-6251.

The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness encourages you to become a member in the month of May. Individuals who join in May will have their $15 initial enrollment fee waived! Also, if that member visits the fitness center at least three days a week within the first month of joining, he or she will receive a Co-op gift card.

So, take that first step and become a member of our fitness center family this summer! We’d love to have you!

Any questions, feel free to contact Shaina Smith, facility manager, at 724-357-6251 or at pzpr@iup.edu.

The James G. Mill Inaugural 5K held on the IUP campus this past Saturday, April 30, 2011, was a huge success.

Sunshine and clear blue skies helped add to the excitement of the staff and participants of the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness’s very first 5K Run/Walk event.

Only expecting to get a maximum of around forty participants, with the persistent promoting of the fitness center staff, the support of the James G. Mill Fitness Center members, and the support of the IUP community, expectations were exceeded with over one hundred participants!

Thank you to our volunteers and sponsors, the campus police, Rick Kutz, and the fitness center staff for all of your hard work many months back when all of this was just an idea. Thank you to everyone who came out Saturday to participate and show your support. It was truly a wonderful experience!

Winners for each age group are as follows:

Top Three Overall:

First: Mike Lockhart

Second: Mike Carpenter

Third: Alex Graber

The Run/Walk begins at Pratt Circle in front of the HUB on the campus of IUP.

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m., and the race starts at 11:00 a.m.

Fee for the general public is $17. Included in the fee, participants will receive a t-shirt, beverages, and snacks after the race, and the top three runners in each age bracket will receive an award.

There will also be free massages for participants before and after the race!

Partial proceeds from each registration fee will benefit the Big Hearts Little Hands program of the YMCA.

You can stop in at the fitness center in Zink to fill out a registration form, or you can visit our website for a downloadable version of the form and payment options.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Shaina Smith at pzpr@iup.edu, or call 724-357-6251.

On Saturday, February 26, 2011, students from the Exercise Science Club participated in the Race to Anyplace stationary bike ride in Pittsburgh, raising over $1,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

The event was six hours in length, and participants had to keep the bike moving the entire six hours.

The goals of the event were to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and compete for distance on the bikes. The Exercise Science Club team was successful in both goals.

There were over eighty teams competing and over $125,000 raised.

The Exercise Science Club, composed of thirteen students, raised over $1,000 and rode 188.4 miles. The official announcement has not been posted; however we are confident that the team placed third in the open spin division.

The team looks forward to participating again next year. Congratulations to the Exercise Science Club Race to Anyplace team!

The James G. Mill Inaugural 5K Run/Walk is getting closer!

The staff has been working very hard to coordinate its inaugural 5K run/walk. It promises to be a great time with music, free food and drink, awards for the top three in each age bracket, and a free T-shirt for all participants! Proceeds from each registration form will benefit the Big Hearts Little Hands program. This event will be Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Registration fee is $17. You can pick up a registration form in the fitness center on the second floor of Zink Hall or visit the Inaugural James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness 5K Run/Walk webpage for an electronic version of the form.

We are offering a special incentive for non-members of the fitness center to join the 5K. If you sign up for the 5K and want to become a member of the fitness center, we will waive your $15 enrollment fee for first-time members!

And remember, if you are a member of the fitness center and you get five or more people to sign up for the 5K, you will recieve a free Co-op gift card!

We want as many members of the IUP community to be at this inaugural event not only to support this great cause, but to have a great time at one of our last weekends together this semester.

So, bring your friends and family to the 5K! And we hope to see you either running fast or walking hard!

If you have any questions regarding the 5K, please feel free to contact Shaina Smith at 724-357-6251 or at s.d.smith4@iup.edu.

The James G. Mill Fitness Center is excited to announce its inaugural 5K Run/Walk, set for April 30, 2011, at 11:00 a.m.

The James Mill Fitness Center staff wanted to get the community and the university more involved in their promotional efforts, so this year the staff will be holding their first ever 5K Run/Walk.

Registration starts at 10:00 a.m. on the day of the race. The actual race starts at 11:00 a.m. The fee for James Mill Fitness Center members is $15, and $17 for the public and IUP faculty and students.

The fee includes a free t-shirt, refreshments after the race, and awards for the top three runners in each age bracket. Partial proceeds from every registration will benefit the Big Hearts Little Hands program.

You can visit the James G. Mill Fitness Center website for the registration form, or you can stop in at the fitness center and fill out a form on the second floor of Zink Hall.

We are very excited about this event, and want it to be as big a success as it can be. So bring some friends and come support the James G. Mill Fitness Center!

This year’s conference will look at issues related to marketing to sports consumers and participants from different areas of the sports industry.

The speakers this year include athletic director Dr. Frank Condino, CEO of the Indiana County YMCA Eric Neal, Jeff Simpson of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and a representative from Front Row Marketing. Author, MLB arbitrator, and sports economist Dr. Andrew Zimbalist will be the keynote speaker in addition to signing his new book, Circling the Bases: Essays on the Challenges and Prospects of the Sports Business.

Registration for the conference is $50 for students and $60 for visitors, which includes snacks, a conference t-shirt, gym bag, and more. The early bird registration deadline has been pushed back to February 11, 2011, which results in a $5 discount. All registration forms and fees should be submitted to Zink Hall, room 235.

For more information and the registration form, visit the IUP Sports Business Conference web page.

Don’t miss this chance to gain insight into sports business from industry professionals.

If you’ve been looking to get in shape for the new year, the James G. Mill Fitness Center in Zink Hall is ready to help you get there. Stop in and check us out, and bring a friend while you’re at it!

Our rates and high-quality customer service are unbeatable against any other facility in the area.  As a member of the James G. Mill Fitness Center, you can expect a relaxing environment equipped with cardio area, resistance machines, and an aerobics room, a clean facility, friendly and helpful staff, towel and locker service, pool accessibility, and free parking.

If you have any questions about a membership with us or would like any further information, please feel free to contact Shaina Smith, facility manager, at s.d.smith4@iup.edu, or give us a call at 724-357-6251.

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Linda Flack and John Lewis are the winners of the fall 2010 Biggest Loser Contest!

Eight tedious weeks have gone by, and we’ve had many people walk through the doors of the James G. Mill Fitness Center in pursuit of their workout goals and wanting to say they are this semester’s Biggest Loser, but only two people end up with that privilege.

Linda and John battled it out against twenty-nine other contestants and came out on top. Pauline Geesey was right on the heels of Linda. Another contestant, Dave Lashinsky, lost over seventeen pounds in the eight-week program as well. (From left: Facility Manager Shaina Smith, female winner Linda Flack, male winner John Lewis, Adult Fitness Prgram Supervisor Greg Gillespie)

Both Linda and John received a fitness gift basket, which including a free one-year membership to the fitness center, a Co-op gift certificate, a Sheetz gift card, a pedometer, and some other fitness goodies. Congratulations to Linda and John for your hard work and commitment over the past eight weeks. You are our Biggest Loser winners!

Linda Flack is a faculty member in the PA/OSHA Consultation Program in the Safety Sciences Department and the ladies’ winner of the Biggest Loser. She lost a total of 3.4 pounds and 4.6 percent points of her body fat, for an 11 percent overall change. When asked about how it feels to be the winner of the Biggest Loser competition, she said it feels good to be able to prove that she can lose fat and gain muscle. Her daily workout routines were comprised of working out at least three times a week for about an hour—walking and running on the treadmill as well as resistance training. Her goal was to lose weight and gain muscle. She did not find it difficult to stay motivated during the contest because she had someone to work out with everyday. She said it is much easier having someone there with you and to be able to push one another on days you may feel not as motivated. The most enjoyable part of the contest was being educated on exercise in general. Being able to learn exercises that she can do at home was a great benefit to her. She praised the help of the fitness center staff, including the nutritionist assigned to her. Her advice to individuals trying to lose weight and get in shape is to simply just do it. Even on the days you do not want to, find the motivation within yourself to stay on track.

John Lewis is a faculty member in the Criminology Department and our men’s winner of the Biggest Loser. John lost 10.9 pounds and 4 percent of his body fat. This equals an 11.2 percent overall change. When asked how he feels about winning the contest, he responded by saying that winning was not his goal: completing the competition was his goal, and that part was an enjoyable experience. His workout routines included workouts at least five times a week from 5:30 to 7:00 every morning. He also paid close attention to what he was eating with the help of a nutritionist on campus. He found it somewhat difficult to stay motivated during the contest—not so much with the fitness end of things, but with the diet part in staying disciplined. John did not have a specific goal in mind when he joined, but mainly entered for the idea of competition. The most enjoyable part of the contest for him was finding out his actual body fat percentages and what he should be weighing. He stated that the fitness center staff was extremely helpful, as was the nutritionist. His advice to people trying to lose weight and stay in shape is to incorporate both diet and exercise. Do not rationalize skipping workouts or cheating on your diet, because it is very easy to cheat yourself in this respect.

What better way to shed those extra pounds before the holiday season than with an affordable membership at the fitness center? We will be offering 10 percent discounted memberships to the first twenty-five individuals who would like to become new members. We will also be giving out a gift for joining! Memberships include access to the facility and the pool, towel service, and locker service. The holidays are nearing, so we hope to see some new faces in the fitness center pursuing your fitness goals.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Facility Manager Shaina Smith at s.d.smith4@iup.edu or 724-357-6251, or stop into the Mill Fitness Center on the second floor in Zink Hall.

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As a tribute to our dedicated members, the James G. Mill Fitness Center in is taking time to recognize some of our valued members.

These members have not only been an inspiration to us, but are an influential part of the community for the passion they portray in their commitment to physical health and wellness.

Carol Connell is a library faculty member at IUP. She is sixty-eight years old and has been a devoted member to the fitness center for a little over a year. She came to us after an unfortunate incident in where she had broken her upper arm. Dr. Richard Hsiao, director of the fitness center, suggested she utilize the fitness center to aid in her rehabilitation process while getting a little extra exercise. She has been coming regularly ever since, at least four to five days every week. Since beginning her membership at the fitness center about a year ago, Carol has lost nearly forty pounds! Her personal fitness goals are to continue to lose weight, to feel better, and to maintain her active lifestyle. The benefits she has experienced are feeling better, an increase in her self-esteem, and an enhanced appearance. When asked about how she finds the motivation to attend the fitness center on such a regular basis, Carol explained that it has just become part of her routine, and she is determined to keep losing more weight. Her experience with the James Mill Fitness Center has been a positive one. She has met a lot of new people, and she is continually impressed with the knowledge and helpfulness of the staff.

Jessica Crawford has been a member of the fitness center since July 2009. Her initial reason for beginning her membership with us was because of the atmosphere our facility possesses. The laid-back, personable atmosphere really appealed to her, as well as the lower number of student members as opposed to places like the HUB. She regularly attends the fitness center four days a week. Her personal fitness goals include increasing her running endurance and maintaining her current weight. The benefits she has experienced from attending the fitness center includes her body weight being maintained, and her overall health and endurance have increased as a result of her efforts. When asked about how she finds the motivation to attend the fitness center on such a regular basis, Jessica explained that it has become part of her daily routine that she takes time to plan around. She finds herself in a poor mood if she can’t find the time to work out. Her experience with the James Mill Fitness Center has been enjoyable. She has met some very nice people, and finds the relaxing atmosphere at the center very enjoyable.

Al Novels is the retired associate dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He has been a dedicated member of the fitness center for over ten years! The initial reason he started coming to the fitness center was that he wanted to enhance his physical activity and find a release from the day-to-day office job that kept him at his desk for the majority of his day. He currently attends the fitness center between three and four days a week. His personal fitness goals are mainly to stay fit and to maintain his current weight. In doing this, it will also let him engage and indulge in some foods he otherwise would feel guilty about eating if he was not regularly working out. Al has lost about fifty pounds since beginning his membership at the gym. The benefits he has seen from attending the fitness center include the close relationships he’s fostered with friends and colleagues and maintaining his overall fitness. When asked about how he finds the motivation to attend the fitness center on such a regular basis, Al explained that if he does not work out he feels guilty and sluggish. Exercising helps him feel better and sleep better. His experience at the James Mill Fitness Center has been a very positive experience. He explained the fitness center as a “well-kept secret” because of the laid-back atmosphere, the professionalism and quality of the staff, and the unbeatable prices. He stated that the establishment of this fitness center is one of the best things that has happened to him at IUP, giving him the opportunity improve his overall health and wellness.

All are invited to an informal punch and cookie reception from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center. This is an opportunity for students to ask questions and have discussion with the Young Alumni Achievement Award winners.

Dr. Bolster will later be speaking to the HPED and Physical Education and Sport students in Zink Hall, Room 108, at 3:45 p.m. All are invited to attend as Dr. Bolster speaks about his professional achievements and educational experiences since graduating from IUP.

Currently, he is senior research scientist at Nestle Healthcare Nutrition, and he has also worked as senior research scientist for the Universities Space Research Association and Exercise Countermeasures Project at the NASA Johnson Space Center. He has been a prolific grant writer, and has received multiple research awards from such organizations as the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Diabetes Association.

IUP is pleased that Dr. Bolster will be here to address our students and faculty, and we look forward to his presentation and hearing more details about his multifaceted professional career.

The group convened in Harrisburg for two days in Spetember 2010 to ask legislators to support initiatives that the YMCA sponsors to reduce childhood obesity and to support child care and after school programs.

Pennsylvania has the highest number of YMCAs of any state, and the YMCA is the state’s largest provider of child care.

Kostelnik is an associate professor of Sport Management at IUP and current board president of the Greensburg YMCA.

The entry fee is $15 (for Bod Pod assessments and prizes).

If you currently do not belong to the James G. Mill Fitness center, you can join for the duration of the contest for only $20, with no enrollment fee.

We are extending our sign-up date to this Saturday, October 2! So if you haven't signed up for the Biggest Loser yet, grab a friend and stop in at the James Mill Fitness Center to register for this special event!

There will also be Saturday workouts with the staff, if contestants are interested. We will be working out with you and answering any health-related questions you may have.

The goal is to lose the greatest percentage of fat loss. Prizes will be awarded to both one male and one female who have measured the greatest percentage of fat loss over the eight-week period. The prizes this year are a free one-year membership to the fitness center and a fitness gift basket.

The goal is to do your best! We want to see you succeed, and we will help in any way we can! So bring a friend and stop in the fitness center for more information. Good luck! And who knows, maybe you can become our next BIGGEST LOSER!

Shaina Smith, Facility Manager, s.d.smith4@iup.edu (724)-357-6251

Greg Gillespie, Adult Fitness Supervisor, g.j.gillespie@iup.edu (724)-357-2630

It is not too late to get that body beach-ready, so visit us anytime during our operating hours from Monday, May 17 until Friday, May 21, 2010, to sign up!

Promo Sign-Up Benefits:

• 10 percent discount
• Application fee waived*
• Giveaway: Tote Bag**
• Locker and towel service
• Training package available
• Two free personal training sessions*
• Air-conditioned facility
• Convenient hours
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Member-only faculty/staff and adult fitness center — No students!

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Look at what you save! You must stop in to register and pay for one year to be eligible!

Act quickly and do not wait, because the summer promotion is only offered for five days from May 17 to May 21, 2010. Stop in during our operating hours to learn more and for a quick tour of the facility. Hours are Monday through Friday, 5:30–8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 4:00–8:00 p.m. (4:00–6:00 p.m. Fridays), and 9:00–11:00 a.m. Saturdays. This is the greatest time of year to take advantage of the best deal in town!

Our current members say...

A few of the Zink fitness members were kind enough to speak out about the fitness center and its services. Provided below are testimonials from a few of the members at the facility.

Marlene Joyce joined the fitness center in 2009 and shares that it was the “availability of the equipment and the convenience of the center” that hooked her on joining. In addition, free locker and towel service is offered with the purchase of a membership. Lora Herrick says, “this is the best deal going, you cannot beat the convenience on campus.” Linda Butler also agrees that “the convenience and attentiveness of the facility is unbeatable!”

Aside from being a wonderful workout facility, we also offer a terrific social environment. Many university employees take a break from their busy day to visit the center and work out. Two of the fitness center's most familiar faces, Dr. Al Novels, associate dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Dr. George Bieger from the Department of Professional Studies in Education work out many afternoons during the week. Each day, they help boost morale in the fitness center during their workouts, and the staff greatly appreciates their continuous dedication and great attitudes. Novels and Royden Grove both agree that the fitness center is the best kept secret and that it it also houses a great staff.

“The Zink fitness facility is a great place to work out. It has a great atmosphere with nice people,” explains Thomas Rivosecchi, a community member. At the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, we truly appreciate our members, past, current, and future, which is why we encourage you to join. We provide a laid-back atmosphere and promise to keep the intimidation factor low. We will treat you with respect and help set you up with a workout program that matches your fitness/ability level and goals. Come check us out and see for yourself!

As a new member to the fitness facility at the end of the Fall 2009 semester, Spanish professor Dr. Sean McDaniel says that the friendly, helpful staff and the personal interaction hooked him. The atmosphere created at the fitness center extends beyond friendliness; it is a motivating environment to be a part of in addition to the convenient hours that cannot be beat. Dr. McDaniel also enjoys the fact that he never has to wait for equipment, and he is pleased with his individualized exercise program.

On behalf of Director Dr. Richard Hsiao, GA's Hayley MacDonald and Kayla Rorabaugh and the rest of the staff at the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, we would like to invite you to become a member of our fitness family. We would also like thank all of our members for their continued loyalty and dedication. We appreciate and are honored to help provide this service to you, and we hope to continue to do so for many years to come. Without your kindness and support, this truly would not be possible. The atmosphere provided at the fitness center is unmatched, and our members, without a doubt, make it the best fitness center in the Indiana and surrounding areas!

Please visit the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness website for more information and details. You may also contact the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness at 724-357-6251 for more information.

The three-day sports conference and research case study competition was held at the William C. Friday Center for Continuing Education on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hosted by the College Sport Research Institute and the Exercise and Sport Science Department.

Advised by Dr. Richard Hsiao, the IUP undergraduate team was made up of Sports Administration students Jake Dulick, Jeanna Kamphaus, Dan Killinger, and Sam Tullius. The undergrads competed against a large field of teams from across the country. This is their second year representing the department following a third-place finish in 2009. The undergraduates took their experience and expertise into the competition and, again, represented IUP extremely well.

The Sports Management master’s team included students Steven McCune, Kayla Rorabaugh, and Bob Smith, who were advised by Dr. Richard Hsiao as well. The graduate team took full advantage of their first appearance at the national competition and came away with a fourth-place finish. The team narrowly missed out on a chance to defend their case study for a second day among the top three sports management teams in the country. The finalists were Georgia State University, Ball State, and Baylor University. Ultimately, the winner was Baylor University from Waco, Texas.

The Study:

The case study challenged the students to make a projection for the University of New Orleans, whose Division I athletic program has been struggling significantly since Hurricane Katrina destroyed much of its facilities and drove thousands of students away, many of which have yet to return. Currently, UNO Athletics has been running at a near $1 million per year deficit in addition to $5.5 million in backed payments. They have been struggling to maintain Division I status, which requires a school to house fourteen varsity teams. UNO currently only supports eight teams, with permission from the NCAA who granted them a five-year waiver to do so. Due to lack of funding, support, and a student body that has been reduced by nearly 10,000 in the years since pre-Katrina, the University of New Orleans is currently in the process of downgrading from a Division I university to a Division III program. This has forced the athletic department to make one of three decisions—(1) drop all athletics at the university, (2) change divisions from Division I to Division III, or (3) raise millions for the department in the private sector.

The Challenge:

The challenge was given to save the University of New Orleans athletics program. The scenario was given that each team has been commissioned to conduct a study on the University of New Orleans athletics program to determine the best way to keep the program at Division I. The study had to include a situation analysis and problem overview, diagnosis, alternative solution scenarios, and recommendations.

The Solution:

The IUP master’s students suggested that UNO switch conferences from the Sun Belt Conference to the Atlantic Sun Conference in an effort to reduce travel costs and conference fees and to compete against more viable competition. They also recommended an increase in student fees to help cover athletics costs, and to begin an aggressive athletics fundraising campaign. The undergraduates, on the other hand, found that going Division III was the best way to save UNO. Defending their solution, they used examples from schools such as Birmingham–Southern, which recently made the same move in division status. They also backed up their claims by developing situations that allowed the Division III downgrade, so that UNO can become financially stable, in addition to recommendations of cutting funding by reducing coaches salaries, scholarships, and team travel costs.

In Addition:

Aside from the competition, the renowned conference gave the students an opportunity to listen to and learn from a variety of keynote speakers at panel discussions. Various topics in college sport were discussed, including a heated debate titled “One and Done: What is the Effect of the NBA’s Age Limit Rule on the College Game?” The panelists included Mr. Gary Williams, men’s basketball coach at the University of Maryland; Mr. Ken Tysiac, notorious sports reporter from the Charlotte Observer; Mr. Michael McCann, professor at the Vermont Law School; Mr. Shane Lyons, the associate commissioner of Compliance at the Atlantic Coast Conference; and Mr. Darryl Dawkins, former NBA player and one of the first student-athletes to skip college to go straight to the NBA.

This experience provided the students with an excellent opportunity to represent IUP. The students and Dr. Hsiao were also given a private tour of UNC’s basketball facilities by the director of Basketball Operations and assistant coach Joe Holladay. The tour consisted of a visit to head coach Roy Williams’ office, the players’ lounge, locker room, weight room, and an awe-inspiring tunnel walk-through onto the basketball court at the Dean Smith Center.

In addition to the case study competition, the conference and visit also sent IUP students away with a fabulous educational experience, as well as a very memorable tour of one of the most celebrated basketball arenas in the world. Congratulations to Dr. Hsiao and the Sports Administration and Management students!

The winner of the recent Biggest loser competition at the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness is Mary Jo Lyttle.

This past month wrapped up the Biggest Loser competition hosted by the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness in Zink Hall. The eight-week competition challenged contestants to lose as much body fat as possible in a fight for the title. With over twenty weight-loss contenders, there was some stiff competition. The Biggest Losers had their body fat measured at the beginning and the end of the cycle using the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis. They were also given the opportunity for a personal trainer and access to the IUP dietetics interns. The Biggest Loser Competition was an extreme success, and we at the fitness center would like to thank everyone who participated and certainly applaud their efforts. Ultimately, the winner was Mary Jo Lyttle, executive director of the IUP Alumni Association. She lost over 5 percent body fat, a considerable amount for anyone over such a short time period. Lyttle made the time and commitment to living healthier and the results showed. Her hard work paid off, and she became the clear-cut winner.

Lyttle had this to say about the competition: “Working with the IUP Alumni Association, my job involves a lot of evening and weekend work with travel. So I am eating at unusual times, eating on the road, and always eating on the go. I balance my work with my family (my husband and two children, ages fourteen and eight). Put all of this together and it takes a lot of motivation to stay on track with eating right and working out. That's why the completion was a perfect opportunity! It was more than just another diet; it was an opportunity to learn and to become more physically fit. I always wanted to work with a personal trainer, but didn't know how I could fit another activity into my schedule. The short eight-week program and opportunity to learn from a personal trainer provided the perfect incentive for me to break away from my home treadmill and try something new.”

Lyttle continued to express her enthusiasm stating, “I was so impressed with the fitness center and the amazing equipment. Plus, my trainer, Shane Weiland, and the staff at the fitness center are great! I would encourage everyone to try the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness. We are very fortunate to have this fantastic facility with its wonderful staff and student support!”

Lyttle provided an excellent description of the struggles that many busy professionals face. The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness has convenient hours that cater to busy IUP employees and always accepts new individuals. We encourage you to join!

Congratulations to all of the Biggest Loser competitors, as everyone who lost weight is essentially a winner. In an effort to honor Lyttle’s hard work and success, the fitness center has provided her with a $50 gift certificate to Donatello’s Restaurant and a one-year membership to the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness.

The purpose of this committee is to provide leadership and promote national participation and collaboration among exercise physiology researchers in health and physical education.  The inclusion and application of exercise physiology research is critical to the evolution of the disciplines of health and physical education, especially to address rising concerns over childhood obesity, physical inactivity, and shrinking school budgets.

The common consensus is that the issue of teen driver safety cannot be addressed solely from an educational perspective. Safety education is only one important aspect of a dynamic environment that also includes education/research, medical health, public health, safety (law enforcement, insurance, engineering/construction), youth development, and politics/legislative perspectives. Clearly, there is a need to coordinate efforts across institutions and industries. 

The most recent optimization of efforts began at the Driver Education Forum held at LVHN in Allentown on October 9, 2009. The forum resulted in the formation of the Pennsylvania Teen Driver Safety Alliance. The mission of the alliance is to promote best practices in education and policy to improve teen driving safety in Pennsylvania.

After the October 9 Driver Education Forum, the alliance used adaptive planning strategies such as a series of four conference calls to address geographical and scheduling challenges. Discussions centered on alliance goals/objectives and strategies.

An outgrowth of the conference calls is the webinar series that was conducted in February/March of 2010. In essence, the webinar aimed to educate a statewide audience as to the complexities of teen driving safety issues, as was modeled in the Lehigh Valley.

With the support of colleagues from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and PennDOT, Dr. Louis Pesci, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and consultants Bill Warner and Rich Hanson offered three one-hour presentations.

Health and Physical Education Department

Dr. Bayles provided information and testimony against a proposed bill to license personal trainers in the state of Maryland. She also provided testimony regarding educational requirements and nationally recognized certifications for personal trainers, such as those offered by the ACSM and other accredited organizations, and proposed that these standards should form the basis of any attempt to regulate personal trainers in the state.

The award was presented in recognition of Sloniger’s history of outstanding service and dedication.

The contest is open to anyone who would like to join, and sign-up is only $15. Get ready to challenge yourself and have fun doing so!

It’s certainly not too early to get started working on that summer body, so stop by the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness next week—Monday, February 1, until Thursday, February 4, 2010—to sign up. Those who enter the competition are encouraged, but not required, to purchase a two-month promotional James Mill Fitness Center membership for a small additional fee of $20. The competition begins February 1, 2010, and lasts for eight weeks, wrapping up on March 29, 2010. The winner will receive a free one-year fitness center membership as well as a $50 gift certificate to Donatello’s Restaurant in Indiana, Pa.

To ensure a fair competition, we have implemented the use of the Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA), which accurately measures body fat percentage. The individual with the highest percentage of body fat lost during the eight-week competition will be determined the winner! The option for nutrition advice and counseling is also available, with the help of IUP’s dietetic interns, throughout the duration of the contest.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Start and end dates: Starting Monday, February 1, 2010 – Ending March 29, 2010
• Sign-up: Will take place in the James Mill Fitness Center (second floor of Zink Hall) from Monday, February 1, until Thursday, February 4, 2010. This is when the BIA test will take place (normal attire may be worn). Please stop in during our operating hours to sign up. 
• Fitness Center Hours: Monday–Friday 5:30–8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 4:00–8:00 p.m. (Fridays: 4:00–6:00 p.m.; Saturdays: 9:00–11:00 a.m. Please stop by during these times to sign up February 1–4,2010.
• Final testing will take place from March 29, until April 1, 2010. After all testing has been completed, the winner will be announced.
• Personal training option. Please note: This is only an option, competitors are not required to take advantage of this service and may work out on their own. Student volunteers from the Health and Physical Education Department will be in charge of your training. Personal training appointments may not be available each time you are at the gym. Training times must be scheduled in advance and are only available when student trainers are scheduled to be on hand. Also, you may not have the same personal trainer throughout the competition. Please realize that this is a free service implementing undergraduate student volunteers, and, in rare cases, trainers may not be available during scheduled appointments. A student trainer is only available to those who sign up for the two-month membership package, in addition to the contest fee.

• Cost of contest: $15

• Promotional gym membership fee: $20 (two months) + $15 (contest fee) = $35 total

• The fitness center membership will last for eight weeks during competition. The application fee will be waived; however, for those who choose to sign up for the fitness center after the contest is over, an application fee will be charged. You are not required to join the fitness center—this is only an option if you do not have anywhere to work out or are already a member at another gym.

We want you to join, so help make this event a continued success! Gather your friends and coworkers to join in on the fight against body fat and enjoy healthier living along the way. Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh, facility manager of the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, at 724-357-6251 or via e-mail at k.m.rorabaugh2@iup.edu for more information.

As a member, enjoy some of the lowest rates in the area while you work out in a friendly environment with no students. A one-year gym membership is only $100 for IUP faculty and staff—your spouse may join as well for a combined fee of $185. General community packages are available as well.

Take a total approach to fitness by focusing on your physical well-being. Through individual use of the facility, the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness allows its members to improve their fitness and quality of life. The fitness center is open to those of all ability levels, so let us help you jump start your weight loss, get in shape, and get started on a path towards healthier living. Be responsible and make the decision to change your lifestyle for the better.

Below are a few of the amenities that we provide:

• State-of-the-art equipment

• Free one-time fitness consultation

• Convenient hours and check-in

• Locker and towel service

• Aerobic studio

• Climbing wall

• Treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, steppers, rowers

• Free weights

• Resistance machines

• Swimming pool access

• Lunch time basketball

Our hours are convenient as well. We are open Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Fridays, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.), and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays. For each new member, a $15 application fee will be assessed. The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness is located on the second floor of Zink Hall.

Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh, facility manager, at 724-357-6251 for more information.

Let us help you jump start your weight loss, get you in shape, and set you on a path towards healthier living. Be responsible and make the decision to change your lifestyle for the better.

Many people believe the stereotype about gyms that they must be in a certain shape before they walk in the door—this should never be the case! At the Zink fitness center, we want to build your confidence, not diminish it. The atmosphere is low-key and friendly, and the staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and willing to help you accomplish your goals. Exercise makes you feel better, so if you find that you don’t have the energy, well, guess what—exercising gives you energy! You will end up feeling healthier and improved in no time.

Drop the excuses and join us at the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness today. An IUP faculty and staff membership is only $100 for a full one-year membership. Your spouse can also join for a combined couple’s fee of $185.

Our hours are also convenient. We open are open Monday through Friday from 5:30 to 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Fridays, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. until January 19), and Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays.

During the eight-week contest, Holtz, who is the assistant director of Arts and Entertainment, lost over 6 percent body fat, a considerable amount for her tiny 5’7” frame.

Competition coordinators Hayley MacDonald and Kayla Rorabaugh noticed her progress early on and throughout the program. Holtz was dedicated to hitting the gym hard and set a great example for the other competitors who took advantage of the faculty/staff and the adult fitness center. At the beginning and again at the end of competition, the competitors were assessed using the BOD POD, which is the gold standard for measuring body composition and is actually used on NBC’s show The Biggest Loser. Contestants also received nutritional counseling from IUP dietetic interns.

Holtz, who joined the Biggest Loser competition mainly for the BOD POD analysis, said that the competition “served as a great motivator.”

“The program was great with tips on eating and working out from the staff, and appointments with student dietetics interns” Holtz said, adding, “I really like the gym in Zink Hall better than other gyms I have been a member of because of the friendly and knowledgeable staff, convenient hours, and well-maintained equipment. I would recommend this program and the Zink Gym to anyone looking to tone up or lose those few extra holiday pounds!”

As a prize for her healthy accomplishments, Holtz will receive a much-deserved one-hour massage at the Woods Spa. She is also the winner of a free one-year gym membership. Holtz is a true inspiration to all at IUP, and the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness is lucky to have her as a member.

Other notable weight-loss performances include the leader of the men in the competition, Aquatics Maintenance Operator Joe "The Pool Guy" Gordon. He came in second overall by losing fifteen pounds! Gordon can credit his success to being extremely innovative in changing his diet and becoming more physically active. Also, Tracey Emanuel, from the School of Graduate Studies and Research, lost an astounding seventeen pounds during the eight-week competition.

Congratulations to all, and keep up the good work!

Come join us as we embark on another year of hard work and healthy living! Visit with the Fitness Center staff to celebrate our existing members and welcome our new members. We hope that you can spend some time with us, and we ask that you encourage your friends and family to attend as well. We want to show you what we’re all about, explain what have to offer, and take you on a tour of our facilities.

Enjoy lunch catered by Subway and a free fitness center gift to the first one hundred people through the Open House doors. Also, first-time applicants who sign up for a membership will receive a 10 percent discount on their initial fee! James G. Mill Fitness Center Open House Flyer (PDF)

The James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness is located on the second floor of Zink Hall. Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh, facility manager, at 724-357-6251 for more information.

*6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.–open to students.

In conjunction with the inaugural Youth Olympics Games to be hosted by Singapore in 2010, the theme of this conference is Youth in Physical Education and Sport. It will be held at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, the premier institution of teacher education and educational research in Singapore.

ICPESS 2010 is endorsed by the International Council of Sports Science and Physical Education, the International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education, and the Asian Council of Sports and Exercise Science. Local partners include the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, the Health Promotion Board, the Singapore Sports Council, the Singapore Physical Education Association, and the Singapore Medical Association.

Department of Health and Physical Education

This committee is responsible for all certification and certification-related publications from the ACSM, the premier exercise science organization in the country. This is the largest standing committee of the American College of Sports Medicine, with fifty members and eight subcommittees.

Her appointment runs through May, 2011.

Department of Health and Physical Education

To ensure a fair competition, we have incorporated the use of the BOD POD, which accurately measures body fat percentage, as well as weight and height (BMI) measurements, plus free nutrition assessments/private counseling with IUP dietetic interns throughout the duration of the contest. The individual with the highest percentage of body fat lost during the eight-week competition will be determined the winner!

We want you to join, so help us make this event a success! Gather your friends and coworkers to join in on the fight against body fat and enjoy healthier living along the way. Be sure to get ahead of that stubborn holiday weight gain, and stop by the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness today or anytime before October 8 to sign up for this friendly, yet healthy Biggest Loser competition! IUP’s Biggest Loser flyer

Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh, facility manager of the James G. Mill Center for Health and Fitness, at 724-357-6251 or via e-mail at k.m.rorabaugh2@iup.edu for more information.

Department of Health and Physical Information

With limited student use, the James G. Mill Fitness Center is the perfect place to work out and avoid the busy crowds! We provide a friendly staff, state-of-the-art equipment, and efficient work out hours that are catered to those who work here at IUP. We also pride ourselves in offering some of the most affordable rates in Indiana!

Don’t wait—check us out today. The seasons are changing, and before you know it winter will be upon us, so get ahead of that holiday weight gain and join now. Stop by for a tour to see what we have to offer. We are certain you will not be disappointed!

Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh (graduate assistant) at 724-357-6248 (k.m.rorabaugh2@iup.edu) or Dr. Richard Hsiao (director) at 724-357-0123 (hsiao@iup.edu) for pricing and questions.

We are giving away multiple items and offering discounts to new members. Promotional opportunities include 10 percent off your membership fee and brand-new James G. Mill Fitness Center t-shirts! But you must act fast. These offers won’t last!

So stop down to Zink Hall, room 2F, before the end of August (Aug. 31) and check out our state-of-the-art Fitness Center for yourself. We currently offer the cheapest membership in the community, newer equipment, a friendly staff, free personal training and nutritional information, access to the swimming pool, multiple basketball courts, and very efficient hours of operation. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Join your fellow IUP faculty/staff members who have already taken advantage of this one-time offer. Become a member of the best and the most professional fitness center in Indiana at an unbelievably low price. Stop in today for a tour!

Please contact Kayla Rorabaugh (graduate assistant) at 724-357-6248 (k.m.rorabaugh2@iup.edu) or Dr. Richard Hsiao (director) at 724-357-0123 hsiao@iup.edu for pricing and questions.

Be aware IUP: there has never been a better time to start a membership at the James G. Mill Fitness Center, located at Zink Hall on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s campus!

The center is currently running an “End of Summer” promotion, giving away multiple items and offering discounts to our “first-come, first-serve” new members. Promotional opportunities include 10 percent off your membership fee ($100/yr for faculty and staff) and brand-new James G. Mill Fitness Center t-shirts. But you must act fast, these offers won’t last!

So stop down to Zink Hall during the month of August and check out our state-of-the-art Fitness Center for yourself. Currently the cheapest membership price in the community, new equipment, friendly and professional staff, free personal training and nutritional counseling, access to a swimming pool and multiple basketball courts, and very efficient hours of operation. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to be a member of the best fitness center in Indiana at an unbelievable price—stop in today!

Summer hours:
Monday–Friday 5:30–8:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–Noon

If you need a tour or have any questions, please e-mail Mike Carpenter, intern, at m.p.carpenter@iup.edu (724-357-6251); or Richard Hsiao, director, at Hsiao@iup.edu (724-357-0123).

The winning students from the Department of Health and Physical Education are Whitney Jones, Jeanna Kamphaus, Tessa Irwin, and Dan Killinger.

He was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor effective Fall 2009.

These students competed against other teams representing ten athletic training programs from colleges and universities across the Commonwealth.

The Quiz Bowl Cup will be at IUP until the next competition in June 2010.

Why You Should Attend

• Learn more about the Special Olympics Pennsylvania program (SOPA).
• Become a certified Special Olympic coach. Individuals may choose to become certified in:
  • athletics (track and field)
  • tennis
  • basketball
  • aquatics
  • golf
  • floor hockey
  • softball
  • bocce
  • basketball
  • volleyball
  • soccer
  • bowling
  • long distance running/walking
  • powerlifting
• Get involved in the Pennsylvania Special Olympic program! The Armstrong/Indiana County Special Olympic chapter is actively recruiting athletes, coaches, and volunteers to develop and expand their current sport programs. Please consider donating your time.

Registration

Please complete and mail the registration form with a $10 check to SOPA by March 4. Lunch is provided.

Contact Information

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Dr. David Lorenzi:

Dr. David Lorenzi, Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Physical Education
Director, Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP)
239 Zink Hall
724-357-4415
David.Lorenzi@iup.edu

The IUP Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP) offers physical fitness, motor development, and aquatics activities for individuals with disabilities. Sponsored by the Department of Health and Physical Education, SNAP is open to individuals of all ages and abilities from the Indiana area and surrounding communities.

Can I Still Register?

Registration is still ongoing. The spring program began in January, but sessions continue in Zink Hall on the dates and times below. Individuals can start at any point in the program.

Children's programs

Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m., February 14 and 21, March 14 and 28, and April 18 and 25.

Adults’ programs

Wednesdays, 6:00–8:00 p.m., February 18 and 25, March 18 and 25, and April 15 and 22.

Registration for the program is ongoing, so please feel free to sign up or refer individuals who may benefit from the IUP SNAP program.

Volunteers

Volunteers are always welcome to help, and hours can be documented upon request. SNAP is a great opportunity for students looking to become involved in a worthwhile, hands-on, community service program. It is a required practicum experience for all HPED students.

Contact Information

To register or ask questions, please contact:

Dr. David Lorenzi, Assistant Professor
Department of Health and Physical Education
Director, Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP)
239 Zink Hall
724-357-4415
David.Lorenzi@iup.edu

Gretchen M. Colwell, Graduate Assistant
Pedagogy/Special Needs Activity Program
Health and Physical Education
114 Zink Hall
724-357-2774
g.m.colwell@iup.edu

Each Pennsylvania university that offers health and physical education degree programs nominates a student.

Midgett was one of two students chosen to receive the award and have the opportunity to attend and compete at the regional level at the 2009 Eastern District Association annual convention.

The award was made at the eighty-seventh annual convention of the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance in Pittsburgh.

The award makes the program’s undergraduate component one of 10 accredited undergraduate programs in the nation, according to the commission, which is the largest programmatic accrediting body in the allied health sciences.

Accreditation signifies compliance with nationally established accreditation standards and recognizes that the program has significant emphasis on practical application of classroom learning, tracking outcomes and following students past graduation, according to Madeline Bayles, coordinator of IUP’s Exercise Science program.

Bayles said the accreditation occurred after a yearlong collaboration among program faculty members, including Mark Sloniger, Robert Alman, Leslie Stenger, Elaine Blair and Carleen Zoni, dean of the College of Health and Human Services.

“The entire department is to be congratulated on this achievement,” Zoni said. “Accreditation, especially first-time accreditation, is a vigorous and comprehensive effort and requires extensive documentation.”

IUP’s Exercise Science program is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine under the University Connection Program.