The Office of Health Promotion & Wellness is set to host its inaugural UA Quad in Motion Day on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on the Quad.

Community members, faculty, staff and students of the University are encouraged to participate by walking, jogging or doing exercises of their preference throughout the day. Heather Clayton, Coordinator of the Office of Health Promotion & Wellness, said the event aims to bring the community together in order to promote the importance of exercise.

“It was just kind of an idea that I wanted to implement on campus to really raise awareness and have exercise be a focus, trying to make the university really adopt a culture of health,” Clayton said. “You want people to see the Quad, see our beautiful campus and get out and exercise.”

Departments, colleges and other organizations may sign up to walk during 30-minute time slots throughout the day, though all are welcome to participate regardless of whether or not they register, Clayton said. Students can utilize even the smallest block of time in their day to participate.

“Between classes, if students have 30 minutes and are wanting to walk around and just help to raise the awareness for exercise, they can go out and walk around the Quad a few times,” Clayton said. “[It’s] about getting people on board with getting outside and getting moving.”

Additionally, Clayton said University Recreation is set to host free exercise classes throughout the day, including Tai Chi and Yoga, and trainers will be available to answer questions about health or training options.
Check-in and activities will be held near Denny Chimes. For more information and a schedule of the day’s events, visit http://wellness.ua.edu/quadinmotion/.