Rick Albrecht, professor of movement science and coordinator of the
sport leadership program, talks to students during a science fair at Van
Andel Arena November 6.
Movement Science joins school symposium at arena
Nov 15, 2013
Grand Valley's Movement Science department joined other local
businesses and organizations to host an educational expo,
"Healthy Goals for Life," prior to a matinee Grand Rapids
Griffins hockey game November 6 at Van Andel Arena.
Athletic Training faculty members taught students about the bones in
the wrist and taped wrists. Mike Roskamp educated students on
stimulated brain activity, and Rick Albrecht demonstrated the
importance of wearing a helmet and created awareness about
concussions. Ross Sherman and students displayed the varying degrees
of hydration/de-hydration, and the S.P.A.R.K.L.E. bike provided
students the opportunity to ride.
GVSU’s sHaPe Camp attended as well as the Momentum dance group.
Other highlights included a nutritionist from Spectrum Health and
E.S.C.A.P.E. Fire Safety Program.
About 4,000 elementary
school and middle school students attended the expo and game.
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