Dental school serves up smashing good time and intense competition
First annual ping pong tournament is a unique wellness initiative
The WVU School of Dentistry's recent wellness committee initiative wasn't just some lob attempt to rally some mid-term fun.
It was clever use of resources provided in the Health Sciences Center student lounge. The point was to push the envelope with creative ideas to promote the well-being of students.
The first annual ping pong tournament was intense. But, it wasn't the same kind of intensity students experience earning their degree.
Flip the script a little and consider the health benefits served up in a good game of table tennis.
It’s a social sport that promotes teamwork. Some say it keeps the brain sharp. It encourages an audience to gather and discourages isolation.
The physical perks are many. Killerspin tallied the following list of positive outcomes.
-Improved hand-eye coordination
-Improved reflexes
-Burns calories
-Improved balance
-Builds strength
-Encourages agility
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The results:
1st place – Aref Anbari and Adam Fleckenstein
2nd place – Noah Auman and Petyon Faulkner
3rd place Blake Bachner and Andrew Bishop
