The youngest members of the College of Health Sciences, the preschoolers at the URI Child Development Center (CDC), learned about the importance of regular physical activity while participating in a Zumba clinic this week.

Ashley Tabb, a College of Health Sciences senior and recreation services student employee, visited the CDC to lead the kids’ Zumba class. The children enjoyed the high-energy movement experience and the teachers reinforced that exercise is fun, feels good to your body, and helps to keep people healthy.

“Curriculum and special experiences, such as the Zumba clinic, planned for the children who attend the campus laboratory school reflect our understanding that instilling healthy habits and attitudes in the early childhood years promotes health and well-being throughout the lifespan,” said Jessica MacLeod, director of the URI Child Development Center.