SPH Events for Maryland Day

Flowers in the trees? Weather warming up? End of the semester looming? It must be time for Maryland Day!

The School of Public Health will be out in full force for Maryland Day, to be held Saturday 4/24 (that's tomorrow) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. We will have a multitude of fun, active and healthy happenings in our tent on McKeldin Mall, as well as some great events closer to the SPH Building.

Stop by, say hello, learn about living a healthier life and just generally enjoy the day. Here are some highlights of where you'll find us tomorrow:

Madieu Williams Football Clinic and Health Screening (Pre-registration REQUIRED)
Meet at the overhang of the School of Public Health Building - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Madieu Williams, 2009 distinguished alumnus and outstanding defensive back for the Minnesota Vikings, along with Kevin Clair, 2008 distinguished alumnus and president of Health Solutions, will offer a program to promote physical activity for children ages 8-13 and provide health screenings for their parents. School of Public Health students, faculty and volunteers will work to target underrepresented populations. Pre-registration is required and is limited to 100 participants.

Gymkana Gymnastics Exhibition
McKeldin Mall -- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy an aerobatic, gymnastic performance by this talented group of students who commit themselves to a healthy life that is drug and alcohol free.

Discover Undergraduate Degrees in the School of Public Health
1304 School of Public Health Building - All Day
Meet students pursuing degrees in Family Science, Public and Community Health, Kinesiology and Physical Education. Learn about degree requirements and exciting career paths.

Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
Identify your personal risk factors and learn how physical activity can reduce your risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosis.

Health Know-How
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
Is your health par for the course? The Department of Public and Community Health invites you to meet us on the green to see if your health and wellness know-how can bag you a hole-in-one!

In the Balance
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
Ever wonder how surfers keep their balance? Let us test your wave-riding potential and show you how your senses keep you in equilibrium.

Jump Start
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
Do your older children tease the younger ones about being bigger, faster or stronger? It's time to set them straight. Bring them along to test their jumping ability and compare results to age-matched norms.

Movin' and Groovin'
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
Pick up your feet and move to the kinesiology station at the SPH tent. We'll be dancing the cha-cha slide and more. Get moving and lose excess body fat to improve your health and fitness.

Throwing Challenge
School of Public Health Tent on McKeldin Mall - All Day
How far and accurately can you throw? Test your skills and get tips from the experts.

For more information about Maryland Day, visit http://www.marylandday.umd.edu/.