Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions with Sports & Fitness
By Sheryl E. Taylor
Keep the New Year's resolutions going with UHD Sports & Fitness!
Sports & Fitness is hosting a CPR/AED Certification training (American Red Cross) 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Friday, February 7 in the One Main Building, Room N602. The fee is $25 for certification.
From February 7 to April 20, Sports & Fitness is hosting the Biggest Loser Challenge for individuals or groups to win money for the most amount of weight lost. The $10 entry fee includes online tracking and weekly weigh-ins.
February 11
Yoga for Beginners*
1-2 p.m.
One Main Building, Room 602
February 13*
Zumba Valentine Party
4-6 p.m.
North Deck
February 27*
Maintaining Good Brain Health Through Food
Registered Dietitian Dolores Woods provides shopping tips to maintain optimal wellness. Become a smart and informed consumer and get the best nutritional value for your dollar.
2-3 p.m.
One Main Building, Room N602
March 18*
Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities
Motivational Speaker Alberto Cruz teaches you how to review your obstacles with a fresh perspective to help you move towards your goals.
1-2 p.m.
One Main Building, Room N602
*Participants can enter a special drawing for a UHD Sports & Fitness prize. Registration is available at Student Life Center’s member services (3rd floor desk) or online at uhd.edu/sportsandfitness
In addition to informative workshops offered by qualified instructors, Sports & Fitness also offers various certifications for members interested in becoming fitness trainers.
Certifications offered include American Red Cross CPR/First Aid and Yoga. An Ace Personal Trainer Prep Course is also available. Pre-registration is required at Sports & Fitness member services.
Visit uhd.edu/sportsandfitness for more details.
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.
