There are 1440 minutes in every day... Schedule 30‹60 of them for physical
activity.
 
Student, staff  and faculty need recess too! With a little creativity and
planning, even the  student, staff and faculty with the busiest schedule can
make room for active living. For many folks, before or after class or meals
is often an available time to  cycle, walk, or play. Think about your class
schedule and look for or make opportunities to practice active living. Every
little bit helps.  Consider the following suggestions:

    € Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the dorm, or place of
      worship.
    € Park your car farther away from your destination. This should be easy
      on Campus
    € Get on or off the bus  several blocks away‹or skip the bus and walk to
      class
    € Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Use Library Hill twice daily.
    € Play Intramural Sports. Everybody wins. If you find it too difficult
      to be active after class, try it before class.
    € Take fitness breaks‹Walk or do desk exercises instead of taking
      cigarette or coffee breaks.
    € Engage in community service activities. Helping others gives a
      two-fold reward.
    € Conserve Energy‹Use Yours! Remember the average weight gain for
      Freshmen at UTC is 15 pounds.
    € Use leg power‹take small trips on foot or by bicycle to get your body
      moving. Remember the River Walk is only a couple of blocks away.
    € Exercise! Visit UTC Active Living Center in Maclellan Gymnasium or
      check out a bicycle from Campus Recreation and go for a ride on the
      River Walk or go for a swim
    € Take an activity class and learn a new physical activity. It¹s one of
      the least expensive ways to gain new skill.
    € Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and
      dorm. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go!

Keep in mind that as the empowered student, staff and faculty of the 21st
century you must be an independent learner and problem solver. It is your
responsibility to find time for active living. No one is going to make you.
Active Living is the reward you give yourself to enjoy a higher quality of
life. 
 
Get off your ³fatty acids²  and come out and play!
 
Leroy Fanning
UC Foundation Professor
Health and Human Performance

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