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Health & Physical Education Students Host Health Fair in Jersey City Public School 17
On January 25, students from the Department of Health & Physical Education and the Health & Fitness Club hosted a Health Fair at Public School 17 in Jersey City. More than 400 elementary school students and their parents participated in activities that promoted mindfulness, wellness and physical activity. It was a fun event and a […]
Professors of Physical Education and Mathematics Collaborate in Conference Session
James Clayton, Ed.D. ’71, associate professor of education; Michael Finetti, Ed.D., assistant professor of education and director of special education programs; Jay Garrels, Ph.D., chair of health & physical education; and Rebecca Conley, Ph.D., assistant professor of mathematics; recently presented a workshop at the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Annual Convention in Atlantic City, N.J. […]
Health and Fitness Club and Members from the Department of Health and Physical Education Volunteer at Fall Festival
On Saturday, September 22, the Health and Fitness Club and members of the Department of Health and Physical Education volunteered at the Fall Festival at local Public School 17. Saint Peter’s University students promoted mindfulness by running a series of events that each elementary student completed as part of the day’s health awareness initiative. Any […]
Professor Bryan on NJTV
Professor Stephanie Bryan recently appeared on Life and Living with Joanna Gagis during the segment “Tips on How Your Family Can Lead a Healthier Lifestyle.”
Elizabeth’s Public Health Officer Participates in Public Health Week
In honor of Public Health Week, Saint Peter’s health and physical education department welcomed Public Health Officer of Elizabeth Mark Colicchio to speak to students regarding the numerous career opportunities available through public health.
Saint Peter’s Students Visit Jersey City Schools During Public Health Week
In honor of Public Health Week, Saint Peter’s health and physical education students, along with students from the Health and Fitness Club participated in the Family Health and Fitness Night at PS 39. Saint Peter’s students offered several hours of fitness-related games and activities and sent every school-age student home with a fitness-related toy and […]
Campus Olympics: The Health And Fitness Club Become 2-Time Champs
The Health and Fitness Club won campus Olympics for the second year in a row.
Students Walk to PS 17 to Support Read Across America
This week, students walked to PS 17 to read to students in K through 8th grade to support Read Across America. Stephanie Bryan, Ph.D., associate professor and health and physical education department chair, read to the students about yoga as part of the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge.
The Go Move Challenge Starts with a Cycle-Thon
Saint Peter’s University has been doing great in the Go Move Challenge. Pictured above are bikers (clockwise from left) AnnMarie Gervasio, communications officer, Kyra Gabinete and Dave Bryngil ’91, interim director of athletics/executive director of wellness and student life engagement facilities, with Sabin Pradhan during the event kick-off cycle-thon.For any questions about how to get […]
Phyllis Anderson Inducted Into Armory Coaches Hall of Fame
Saint Peter’s University head track & field/cross country coach Phyllis Anderson has been inducted into the Armory Coaches Hall of Fame. One of the most successful scholastic coaches in New York City, Phyllis Anderson built the A. Philip Randolph High School track and field program into a powerhouse, winning 17 straight Manhattan Borough Indoor Championships… […]
