Join Sports & Fitness' Let's Get Physical Workshop

Summary

By Sheryl E. Taylor

Wellness & Success Center Memberships Now Available

UHD Sports & Fitness is hosting “Let’s Get Physical: Why Exercise Matters” fall healthy workshop 2 – 3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9.

This virtual workshop presents the latest research on the many benefits of exercise—from treating anxiety and depression to improving brain function. Participants will learn how to achieve positive benefits through exercise as well as tips on how to include into a busy lifestyle. Also, how to swap unhealthy habits for healthier ones with simple, life-changing techniques.

All participants will be automatically entered in a drawing for UHD Sports & Fitness prizes by mentioned the code phrase: ‘exercise is important’.

About the University of Houston-Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.