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Alan Taylor


Alan Taylor

B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., Cornell University
Ph.D., Cornell University 

Your Fitness Center
Faculty Member

My educational background is in the biomedical sciences. I have had the opportunity to teach at both Cornell University and Baylor College of Dentistry, a Division of the Texas A&M Health Science Center and help in the development of young men and women who would go on to serve in various health science fields.

Now retired and a firm believer in life-long-learning I have been able to continue teaching, on a part-time basis, in a community college program designed for more mature minds.

The Emeritus Program at Richland College is structured for 55-plus seasoned citizens and offers instruction in a wide range of disciplines.

The subjects that I now teach are in areas that many in my age group have not had the opportunity or time to learn about.

The technology of the digital age can be intimidating and many shy away from computers and the wonderful applications that they offer.

A big part of remaining fit in one's advancing years is keeping the mind active learning to use the computer, software programs and the Internet.

Now, thanks to Computer School For Seniors, I have the opportunity to encourage seniors all over the world to continue learning, stay active and broaden their horizons.

With the simple click of your mouse, you can gain all kinds of interesting and fun knowledge that is good for your mind and body.

Student Fitness Center Print

I am sure you have heard of the adage... "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  As we age, the more important this concept becomes. The older you are, the longer it takes to get in shape and the faster you lose it. It's the reverse of that the younger you are. So it is never too late to start a good exercise program and eating healthy. 

There is a lot of valuable diet and fitness information available on the internet for us seniors. But there is also a lot of misinformation, outdated reports and outright fraudulent health claims. As always, when you get online be careful in choosing where you look and who you trust. Always consider the source. We have made your search easier by doing a lot of that reviewing for you.

When you visit the Student Fitness Center on campus, you will be able to find numerous links to credible sites that can provide you with reliable fitness information. One of the sources we will be quoting from quite often will be the Cooper Wellness Program. In 1970, famed physician and author Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper set out to document the relationship between exercise and all causes of mortality. He founded The Cooper Institute to accomplish that goal.

Since that time, the nonprofit institute has provided research and educational programs focusing on exercise physiology, behavior change, health communication, children's health, obesity, nutrition, aging, diabetes, hypertension, physical activity intervention and health promotion. In keeping with Dr. Kenneth Cooper's vision, The Cooper Institute is dedicated to developing the knowledge needed to help people lead better, longer lives.

Becoming better informed is just one of many things you can do to help take better care of yourself, get in shape and stay that way.

What's available?

  • Straightforward general health and fitness information from
    the Academy of Family Physicians.

  • Numerous government sponsored health and fitness sites.

  • Information on Cancer from the American Cancer Society.

  • Information on Heart Disease from the American Heart Association.

  • Numerous interactive medical sites that allow you to ask questions and get answers to your specific needs (for educational purposes only).

  • Many more with new ones being reviewed on a regular basis.

Remember one of our main objectives is to help you stay active & healthy!
 
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