Messiah College: Department of Health and Human Performance

Strengthening the Core Newsletter
A Department of Health and Human Performance publication for students and alumni

Strengthening the core...a title that captures the essence of what the Messiah College Department of Health and Human Performance is all about. The core is that basic, essential, enduring aspect around which everything else is centered. Academically, our core is the human body; we use movement, therapy, exercise, and sport activities to help individuals improve the functional capacity and health of the body.

Within the body itself, the anatomical and physiological core if the trunk and lower torso-the virtual power center of the body. For athletes, a strong core is vital for transferring force generated in powerful athletic movements. For the adult population, a strong core protects against some causes of chronic back pain and assures proper vertebral support and alignment.

As faculty members, and alumni of Messiah College, however, our interest extends beyond the body to the very essence of our existence on earth. The core that binds us together and gives our lives meaning and purpose is our faith in Jesus Christ. Strengthening the core is our top priority and occurs as we commit ourselves daily to spiritual growth and maturity and living lives of servant-leadership in our churches and society.

After taking a two-year hiatus from publishing Strengthening the Core, the Department will once again start publishing the newsletter during the winter and summer. We trust this newsletter will be one way we can together strengthen the core.

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