April 1978 Comment Page 2 Cont. from page 1 Parcourse Outdoor Western to Fitness Sport aw, | iin) Coe” 6=—CO tet, LS’ etlhlChlCUO, lee Editor’s Note: The article outlining stress management using relaxation is in effect a Western World approach using a behavioral methodology. In contrast to this is an Eastern World approach using a mental methodology—meditation. To allow readers to gain exposure to both Dr. Gary Carson and Dr. Jocelyn Glidden discuss the two approaches. Ghar Jaa!) Stress finds its way into the classroom, “Exercises geared flexibility, strength, endurance are to increase coordination built into the and course,’’ said John Knight, campus recreation coordinator and director of intramurals. “There is something for everyone with instructions at the exercise stations for three levels, starting par, sporting par, and championship par.”’ Mr. Knight pointed out each station is equipped so exercises can be done “‘off the ground.” For example sit-ups are done on logs. Even children can do the exercise. Logs taper in at one end for small children, while the other end The course is utilized by WSC classes but the public is encouraged to take advantage of the facility. for family use,”’ ji Mr. . Knight said. “If people commit themselves to jogging and walking they are going to be in good shape.”’ Mr. Knight feels running is a “‘positive addiction.”’ “It becomes a necessary part of every day. You find you have a real need for exercise and can accomplish so much more. You come back refreshed. It is a time for yourself to enjoy the day, Scenic April 29 May 6 Keeping a Log Golden Spike Marathon (Rent a Bus) May 13 Hill Road Mike Chmel Diet and Running i May ‘“‘What Makes i i i June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 27 ij fi fi § j July July July July July 1 8 15 22 29 Race Slide Presentation May 20 is spread wider for the tallest people to use. Each station has adaptations for size and strength. “It is designed i April 22 Millie Run” (Film) Yoga as a Warm-Up at Mt. Ogden Park South Parking Lot Morgan to Peterson Road Race Physical Benefits (Part I1) Injuries (Part II) Psychological Benefits Aerobics The Longevity Factor Marathon Clinic at SLC Running Styles Vitamins d DUES Foot Care f nae i Traii ij G ees ug. 98 Training Techniques (LSD) Training Techniques (Fartlek) A Training Techniques (Intervals) E Sept. 2 Sept. 9 Spreading q Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 “Spreading the Word’’ (Literature) “Coping With Life on the Run’”’ (Film) Final Preparations WSC Oct. 7 Ogden Wolfe’s—ist Annual Wolfepack Road i fl Fitting It Into Your Life Race—Finish at Weber State Stadium— Halftime of Montana State Football Game ee ne kee ~ 7 a. wa re ae rn = o the blood stream and the blood sugar it ~~ creases which is intended to give more energy to cope with the stress. After the stress has passed the body - ‘‘We try to keep the group talking. It is our motto if they cannot talk they are is a one mile loop that winds through oak sprinting and we don’t want sprinting.” various aspects of running and exercise. brush above the stadium. Eighteen stations situated at intervals on the loop have instructions posted on attractive i Running Clinics easy-to-read signs. SATURDAY MORNINGS Away from the road, it is possible to fi 10:00 a.m. lose sight of everything else and conq WSC GYM ROOM 103 centrate on the exhilerating feeling of “being-alive and fit on a spring blue-sky, i Topics For Fun-Run Clinics -white-cloud, crisp-air day.’’ Steps he uses could be applied by others to reduce the tension in their lives | on the job or at home. ~ Learning to manage stress begins with an understanding of the general adap tation syndrome (GAS) which kicks it whenever we are under stress, at : cording to Dr. Carson. Stress causes adrenelin to flow into ~~ Every Saturday at 10 a.m. the WSC Health, Physical Education and Recreation department holds a fun-run jogging clinic which is free to the public. It is partly recreational, teaching | situations. ~~ Beginners are able to“‘join in.”” The group is divided, adapting to the ability of each person. It is pure needs to return to normalcy. So, just as@ ‘“s9’? mechanism jumped in to give P The Parcourse, Outdoor Fitness Sport, scenery and companionship. recreation.” extra energy a “‘stop” mechanism musi be kicked in to allow us to reduce the Cont. on page3 Second-class postage paid at} Ogden, Utah, published five times a year in October, December, February, April and June at Weber State College with editorial offices in} the Alumni Office, Ogden, Utah 84408.) Vol. 10 No. 4Aprili978 = COMMENT is, mailed at no charge Weber State College. Alumni Editor: to Arlene alumni off Wilson. : Alumni Board of Directors Executive Committee Tim Morris, president Kent Petersen, Maryaret first vice president Favero, second vice} president Alan E. Hall, executive director Directors Barbara Skeen Tim Blackburn Gene Hansen Paul Skeen Robert R. Wallace Lewis Joseph Heinz Bruehl Ronald George Dennis DeBoer Mike Hunsaker Milton Shurtliff } Michael D. Lyon Stephen K. Frazier Jerry Peterson Walter Buss George Stromberg | ~ Squeals through the sagebrush, laughter and pounding feet, punctuated by a few huffs and puffs, can be heard around the sandy-based trail of the WSC Parcourse. ; on the stage and in the gymnasium. Itis no respecter of persons and can hit 7 anyone, anytime. Dr. Gary Carson, professor O psychology and director of the WsC Counseling Center, aids students faced with problems in dealing with stressful