Trailblazer Center for Lifelong Health and Wellness

Older adult volunteers participate as “mentors” in an Applied Fitness Exercise Science course.  This course requires  students to develop and implement appropriate fitness activities for older adults.

Community volunteers participate in UT student-lead fitness routines that help students develop an understanding of “best practices” for helping older adult clients improve health-related fitness, as well as balance and coordination.

Two days a week the center offers a stretch and mobility class that is open to the community, and is lead by Jennifer Tholen.  Jennifer is an instructor in the Exercise Science degree program at UT, leading the Health Coaching certificate program track.  She also serves as the Director of the Trailblazer Center for Lifelong Health and Wellness  Fitness Outreach initiatives.

Coming Soon:

Student and Faculty lecture series for community education. Dates and Locations to be announced soon.

Unlocking the Potential of Older Adults with Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: The Power of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). Milan Pantovic Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Dept. of Health & Human Performance

Consequences of Childhood Obesity and Action Plans for Treating it. Susan Hart Ph.D., Professor of Exercise Science, Dept. of Health & Human Performance

Exercise for Mental Health – Factors associated with physiological as well as psychological effects of exercise on mood, anxiety, depression, etc. will be the focus of this lecture. Ways to optimize a physical activity program for positive mental health will also be discussed. Susan Hart Ph.D., Professor of Exercise Science, Dept. of Health & Human Performance

Food and Exercise as Medicine – Jennifer Tholen M.S., Instructor of Exercise Science, Dept. of Health & Human Performance

Understanding Factors Associated with Positive Behavioral Change – Jennifer Tholen M.S., Instructor of Exercise Science, Dept. of Health & Human Performance

Volunteers participate as “mentors” for the Health Coaching Certificate program helping students to achieve their mandatory coaching hours prior to taking the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) Certification exam through the National Board of Medical Examiners.

The mentorship and coaching program will focus on behavior change techniques and coaching to determine the mentors best possible route and design their personal roadmap to achieve the health and wellness goals they desire. It is a uniquely individualized approach following research backed behavior change techniques. The program and coaching will follow the guidelines as set forth by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC).

Water Aerobics Programs @ Sand Hollow Aquatics Center offers classes for Arthritis, Aerobic and Strength Training, HIIT Training, Shallow Water Training, and Yoga – See  Schedule: https://www.sgcity.org/allartsandrecreation/wateraerobics

Saint George Rec Center offers a variety of fitness classes for all ages.  Classes include:  Silver Sneakers, Dance Fit, Zumba, Pilates, Spin, etc.  – See Schedule:                                https://www.sgcity.org/allartsandrecreation/aerobics