UCO’s Center for Active Living and Learning to Host Fall Prevention Classes
Feb. 13, 2025
The University of Central Oklahoma’s Center for Active Living and Learning (CALL), a facility dedicated to health and fitness for those age 60 and older, will host fall prevention classes, A Matter of Balance, beginning Feb. 17.
Classes will be from 1-2:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Feb. 17 through March 12, in the Wellness Center, Room 127, on Central’s campus.
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels for older adults or anyone at higher risk of falls.
“In the Matter of Balance class hosted by UCO last year, participants learned practical strategies for managing falls and set realistic goals for gradually increasing physical activity,” said Melissa Powers, Ph.D., professor of kinesiology and health studies.
Anyone concerned about falls, has fallen in the past, would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength or has restricted activities due to falling concerns is welcome to attend the free program.
Students and faculty from the Dr. Virginia Peters Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies work together to lead group fitness classes and coordinate health education workshops. CALL promotes healthy living and lifelong learning throughout the lifespan, emphasizing UCO students and older adults.
For more information about A Matter of Balance or to sign up for the class, contact Powers at 405-974-5309 or mpowers3@uco.edu.
For more information about the Center for Active Living and Learning, visit go.uco.edu/CALL.
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Cutline: The University of Central Oklahoma’s Center for Active Living and Learning (CALL), a facility dedicated to health and fitness for those age 60 and older, will host fall prevention classes, A Matter of Balance, beginning Feb. 17. Pictured, participants in a previous CALL class.
