April 1978 Comment Page 2 Cont. from page 1 Parcourse Outdoor Western Fitness Sport to article outlining stress management on The a Editor’s Note: —fat To allow readers ar 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 gain exposure to both eo (the. — a a tai yaa Dr. Gary Carson and Dr. Jocelyn Glidden discuss the two approaches. i Stress finds its way into the classroom, Center, ne eee ee — : oe Counseling be of the Ws¢ aids students faced ~ and of professor director psychology ~~ anyone, anytime. Carson, Gary Dr. ha’ on the stage and in the gymnasium. It is no respecter of persons and can hit with problems in dealing with stress Squeals through the sagebrush, laughter and pounding feet, punctuated scenery and companionship. It is pure Beginners are able to‘‘join in.”’ The group recreation.”’ by a few huffs and puffs, can be heard around the sandy-based trail of the WSC Parcourse. 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 is divided, adapting to the ability of each person. Steps he uses could be applied bjby others to reduce the tension in their lives on the job or at home. ~ ‘“We try to keep the group talking. It is an understanding of the general adap tation syndrome (GAS) which kicks i whenever we are under stress, at WSC GYM ROOM 103 4 “Exercises geared to increase - flexibility, strength, coordination and endurance are built into the course,”’ said John Knight, campus recreation coordinator and director of intramurals. ‘“‘There is something for everyone with 3 g Topics For Fun-Run Clinics April 29 May 6 Keeping a Log Golden Spike Marathon (Rent a Bus) i Yoga as a Warm-Up at Mt. Ogden Park South Parking Lot Morgan to Peterson Road Race 2 February, April and June at Weber State College with editorial offices in} 3 the Alumni Office, Ogden, Utah 84408.F Vol. 10 No. 4April1978° COMMENT is maliea at no charge to alumni off Weber State College. June 24 Physical Benefits (Part II) g a Injuries (Part II) i July 1 July 8 Psychological Benefits Aerobics spread wider for the tallest people to use. Each station has adaptations for i July 15 The Longevity : July 29 Running Styles { AUE: Vitamins Foot Care 4 ; & § — ug. Training Techniques (LSD) Training Techniques (Fartlek) g é Training Techniques (Intervals) E Fitting It Into Your Life 5 “Spreading the Word’’ (Literature) “Coping With Life on the Run” (Film) Final Preparations WSC g “It is designed . Knight said. “If people for family commit use,’’ Mr. themselves to : time for yourself to enjoy the day, z Sept. 2 5 Sept. 9 P Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 € a 4 Oct. 7 Marathon Clinic at SLC Traii ee f 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 July 22 Factor Spreading Ogden Wolfe’s—ist Annual Wolfepack Road Race—Finish at Weber State Stadium— Halftime of Montana State Football Game 3 5 z y F i Z . in Alumni Alumni October, Editor: Board Kent Petersen, first vice president Maryaret Favero, second vice president Alan E. Hall, executive director Directors Stephen K. Frazier © fe oe eee Executive Committee Tim Morris, president Lewis Joseph Heinz Bruehl Ronald George Dennis DeBoer Mike Hunsaker Milton Shurtliff Jerry Peterson Walter Buss odoin ae > ee Wilson. of Directors Barbara Skeen Tim Blackburn Gene Hansen Paul Skeen George Stromberg Robert R. Wallace Michael D. Lyon 1 eels) December,} Arlene eT ~e —_— ah ri Second-class postage paid at] Ogden, Utah, published five times a year exercise. Logs taper in at one end for small children, while the other end is The course is utilized by WSC classes but the public is encouraged to take advantage of the facility. be kicked in to allow us to reduce fe Cont. on page3 ef 2 size and strength. body ‘What Makes Millie Run” (Film) the ground.’ i the Mike Chmel Slide Presentation Diet and Running June 3 June 10 June 17 are a After the stress has passed needs to return to normalcy. So, just asa ‘so’? mechanism jumped in to give i extra energy a ‘“‘stop’’ mechanism musi May 13 May 20 4 ‘ i sit-ups i i May 27 example 5 Scenic Hill Road Race a For : April 22 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 done on logs. Even children can do the E _ 10:00 a.m. con- centrate on the exhilerating feeling of ‘“‘being-alive and fit on a spring blue-sky, -white-cloud, crisp-air day.’ Clinics SATURDAY MORNINGS rr, and Running 4 5 else a cording to Dr. Carson. Stress causes adrenelin to flow into the blood stream and the blood sugar itt creases which is intended to give wu more energy to cope with the stress | _ lose sight of everything our motto if they cannot talk they are sprinting and we don’t want sprinting.”’ various aspects of running and exercise. —_ is a one mile loop that winds through oak brush above the stadium. Eighteen stations situated at intervals on the loop have instructions posted on attractive easy-to-read signs. Away from the road, it is possible to Learning to manage stress begins wi h ee The Parcourse, Outdoor Fitness Sport, situations.