Northwestern Oklahoma State University - Ranger Yearbook (Alva, OK)

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A S TAT I ONARYBI C YCLE in the new physiology lab gets a good workout from Felicia Loran, whose class was learning how to use the bicycle to determine aerobic fitness through studying heart rates. BRUCE LEE? Na, Dr. George Baldwin leads a class in the movements of karate. The assistant professor of sociology is an experienced teacher of th sport of karate. , OVER T HE T 0R Mark Manson scores a bas- ket while indulging in an impromptu basket- ball game in the forecourt of the Normandie Apartments in Alva. 2 8 Fitness

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V, dates, dances among favorite activities Z ' .....,.:r ,. '7 7 77 17-. u A - -- , STUDENTS whoop it up during a welcome backh' ' street dance sponsored by the Student Government Association early in the fall semester. 11 TALONE. Mark Gujfy is not the only person who 3 the television lounge in the Student Center. In t, it is sometimes amazing how man y students show early in the afternoon to watch a favorite soup. Leisure 2 7

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tudents fight battle with bulges Americans have an absolute passion for being slim and trim and lege students are no exception. While much of the general popu- ion makes best-sellers out of every diet book that comes along, dents are more likely to work off extra pounds rather than diet m off. Between walking all over campus to get to various classes, stay- : up late to study and t or partyl and usually not being too fond of eteria food, Northwestern students usually do not have too ch of a problem pound-wise. However, they can also take advan- e of a great many opportunities to burn up calories. he physical education department offers a good variety of phys- ical activity courses tfor which you can even earn credit hoursl ranging from bowling to volleyball to aerobics to square dancing . . . and many in between. The intramural department schedules a full slate of team and individual competitions both spring and fall semesters. If this isnlt enough, the pool is usually open for recreational swimming in the evenings year-round and tennis and basketball courts and even a frisbee golf course are just waiting for student use. Around Northwestern, there are few excuses for flabby muscles. A E R OBI C A N D DANCE EXERCISE classes are popular with students who both want to pick up a few hours of credit and improve their physical fitness. x V. .- l MUCH PHYSICAL EXERCISE s to be Natalie Cantor's problem as finds a make-do seat in order to mas- e her toes. and good exericxe. WELL-MAINTAINED tennis courts near the menls and womenhs dorms are a popular site for good times Fitness 2 9