| Date: | February 21, 2026 |
| Time: | 9:00 - 11:00 AM |
| Venue: | Peter's Hall (RU) |
| Cost: |
$10.00 for the whole family
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| Description: |
The Radford University Department of Health and Human Performance presents Peak+ Program for Kids & Families on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Peter's Hall on the campus of Radford University. The PEAK+ Program stands for Physical Exercise & Activity for Kids and parents, too! Children aged 5-12 along with their parents/guardians are invited to join in the fun! Children will get to opportunities use the indoor climbing / bouldering wall and participate in activities led by Radford University students studying to become Physical Education teachers. Parent/guardian stations and activities will also be available, led by students and faculty from the Department of Health and Human Performance. What’s Included for the kids: (activities could include, among others) • Indoor play with group games, team challenges, fun & fitness activities • Indoor climbing (bouldering) wall • Physical climbing activities (led by) university physical education students • Physical activities led by university physical education students What’s Included for the parents/guardians: (activities could include, among others) • Blood pressure screenings and education in our exercise physiology lab • An orientation and opportunity to learn about appropriate resistance training in our fitness lab • Body composition measurement and education in our body composition lab • Healthy Meals & Snacks for Busy Days including recipe ideas & tastings in our nutrition lab • Fitness walks outside (weather permitting) around campus and down at the Dedmon Center trails • Injury prevention/rehabilitation and education in our athletic training lab A $10.00 registration fee covers the whole family and can be paid upon arrival. To register in advance, visit: https://shorturl.at/WMgkj. To view the event flyer, visit: https://i.postimg.cc/tRtZGvwV/image.png. For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/RUCEHD or https://www.instagram.com/p/DUqr1yUEbA4/ or email Dr. Jon Poole at jpoole@radford.edu. |