A Walking Challenge for the Campus Community
These events are co-hosted by the departments of Exercise Science and Physical Therapy as part of the Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) global health initiative.
Our campus program is participating in the 11th Annual Walking Challenge to see which program can walk the greatest distance in one day over an 8-hour period.
Come walk with us during one of these activities happening throughout the day -- rain or shine. All are welcome!
Noon: Common Hour Track/Campus Walk
Meet at the front gate of the track for a refreshing walk led by Professor Jason Steere (Physical Therapy)
2:30 p.m.: One-mile Track Walk
Meet at the front gate of the track for an invigorating one-mile walk led by the Student Physical Therapy Association.
3-5 p.m.: Forest and Beach Walk
Join Professors Gary McCall (Exercise Science) and Danny McMillian (Physical Therapy) for an invigorating walk in Pt. Defiance to promote physical and mental health while enjoying the natural beauty of South Puget Sound! The walking distance will be approximately three miles and last for about one hour.
6 p.m.: Running Club and Exercise Science Club Event
Join the student clubs for energizing activities. Meet at the entrance to Thomas Hall facing Todd Field. Meet in the Thompson Hall parking lot near the walkway to Schneebeck Concert Hall at 2:45 p.m. to form carpools.
This Walking Challenge is part of Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC), a global health initiative founded in 2007 by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) with the American Medical Association (AMA) as a result of the evidence that physical activity plays a powerful therapeutic role in the prevention and management of many chronic health conditions.
Puget Sound campus at the locations listed above. For the Pt. Defiance forest and beach walk, meet at 2:45 p.m. on campus in the Thompson Hall parking lot near the walkway to Schneebeck Concert Hall to form carpools.