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Students rally during a pickleball class held at the Hamel Recreation Center. The course isĚýpart of the College of Health and Human Services’ Lifetime Activity Program.

More Than a Workout: UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program Helps Students Build Healthier Lives

UNH’s Lifetime Activity Program offers students two credits for participating in wellness-focused classes like pickleball, yoga, and running. Designed to promote balance and lifelong healthy habits, these low-barrier courses provide a fun, stress-relieving break from academics and are open to... Read More

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