{"id":218962,"date":"2025-07-22T14:27:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=218962"},"modified":"2025-07-22T14:29:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:29:12","slug":"uh-manoa-promotes-health-hawaii-sports-family-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/07\/22\/uh-manoa-promotes-health-hawaii-sports-family-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa promotes fitness, health at first-ever Hawai\u02bbi Sports & Family Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa athletics director Matt Elliott with former Rainbow Warrior Chad Owens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa made a strong showing at the inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Family & Sports Expo<\/a>, held on July 20, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. The event aimed to promote fitness and engagement with healthy lifestyle practices.<\/p>\n

The event featured contributions from the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Athletics Department<\/a>, the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa College of Education\u2019s Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science<\/a>, the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Concussion Awareness Management Program<\/a> (HCAMP<\/abbr>) and the M\u0101noa Bookstore<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Presented by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser<\/em> and Star Events Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>, the expo was hosted by Chad Owens, a former UH<\/abbr> football standout. It was sponsored in part by UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa.<\/p>\n

“Events like the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Family & Sports Expo showcase the deep connection between our university athletics department and the community,” said UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa Athletics Director Matt Elliott. “It\u2019s inspiring to see our student-athletes, coaches and alumni giving back to Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> by promoting healthy lifestyles for all.”<\/p>\n

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Â鶹´«Ã½alumna Emily Morden with Â鶹´«Ã½men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Attendees could visit the UH<\/abbr> tailgating area at the exhibition hall, complete with merchandise, games and meet-and-greets with Rainbow Warrior and Wahine athletes and coaches. Attendees could also win prizes from HCAMP<\/abbr> and the kinesiology department, learn more about the academic programs and meet UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa College of Education faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

“Our participation in the Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> Family & Sports Expo reflects the College of Education\u2019s mission to promote wellness and lifelong learning,” said Nathan Murata, dean of the UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa College of Education. “It was great to see our kinesiology department engaging directly with the community in celebrating fitness and healthy lifestyles.”<\/p>\n

Booths from local sports leagues, healthcare providers, wellness vendors and community organizations provided information, demos and giveaways throughout the day. The event also included interactive sports clinics, youth athletic zones, pickleball and tennis courts and hands-on games.<\/p>\n

“There was something for everyone at the expo,” said Emily Morden, UH<\/abbr> M\u0101noa alumna and event coordinator at Big Brothers Big Sisters Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>, who also participated in the event. “It was amazing to see how involved UH<\/abbr> was. From the athletes and coaches and other departments, they really showed up to promote health and sports.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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