Exercise and Recreation for All
The exercise and recreation committee is committed to improving access and knowledge about recreation, outdoor activity, and the importance of regular exercise in maintaining your health.
Please contact howec@ohio.edu if you are interested in being involved with this committee.
Current Projects:
- Walk Around Ohio, a school-based walking-for-wellness initiative.
Walk Around Ohio is a walking challenge for Elementary Schools in Athens County. Together as a school, students are challenged to walk the length of the Buckeye Trail, and three schools participated the the challege. Alexander Elementary in Albany, Ohio and Beacon School in Athens, Ohio tied for first place and were awarded $500 a peice. Trimble Elementary came in 3rd place and was awarded $250. Thank you to all the participating schools and Congratulations, Walkers! - Walk Around Ohio will be taking a year off during the 2011-2012 school year as we prepare for an expansion of the program for the 2012-2013 school year. Participation will be open to any school in Ohio. If you would like your school to be a part of this challenge, and to receive incentives and be eligible for program awards, please contact Dr. Cheryl Howe at howec@ohio.edu
