MANHATTAN - This Saturday, children will have the chance to see what may not be as apparent in their cafeteria world of jocks and nerds - that in the adult world, athletes and scientists work as a team.
Dr. Tom Crawford of Rye will lead a youth-oriented program called "The Science of Sports" as part of the World Science Festival in New York City, which runs through Sunday. His program will bring together a team of neuroscientists, physicists, nutritionists, biomechanists, video technologists, psychologists and NBA, WNBA and Olympic athletes to explore "what it takes to perform at one's highest potential."
"We have to make science accessible and fun for kids, and sports is a great vehicle to accomplish that," Crawford said in a statement. "I think families will be amazed, entertained and learn a lot when they see some of the science of human performance demonstrated through its application to sports."
Crawford is a former senior director of the National Institute for Fitness and Sport, and a former director of coaching for the United States Olympic Committee. He also is the co-founder and chief program officer at Altheus Health and Sport in Rye and a managing partner of an athlete and executive performance consulting group.
The World Science Festival, new this year, was founded by Brian Greene, a Columbia University professor, author and television host of the PBS series "The Elegant Universe," and journalist Tracy Day with the aim of creating exciting programs for the public that portray science as accessible and inspiring. It encompasses 40 programs at 22 venues throughout New York City. The hosts and presenters include 12 Nobel laureates, as well as leading researchers, educators, policy-makers, creative artists, filmmakers and performers.
The programs range from the children-oriented "Science of Disney Imagineering" to "Echoes from the Beginning: A Journey through Space and Time," a discussion of fundamental cosmological questions. Art-related presentations include "Armitage Gone! Dance: The Elegant Universe," a dance choreographed by Karole Armitage and inspired by Greene's book, "The Elegant Universe," and "Einstein's Dreams," a play based on Alan Lightman's book of the same name.
There also was an accompanying World Science Summit, an invitation-only event that preceded the public festivities. During it, more than 125 leaders from science, government, media and academia discussed the impact and place of modern science in tomorrow's world.
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Billy.com Spins Classes Across State Lines
A Greenwich personality is bringing his own unique "spin" across sate lines to Altheus Health and Sport in Rye, N.Y.
Billy Ferraro, born and bred in Greenwich, teaches a Spin Cycle class at the health club on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:30 a.m. and Sundays at 8:00 a.m.
"Billy.com," as his loyal follwers know him, ignites a level of fervor during the hour-long sessions. The intensity of his sessions attracts a number of serious athletes, who receive personalized attention from Billy, as well as those who just want to exercise and have fun.
Spin classes are offered seven days a week, and are limited to 20 participants. Access is limited to those who have pre-purchased a package of spots in the classes, or on a first-come, first-serve basis on the day of the class. New Altheus clients are eligible to recieve a complimentary first class. Classes are free with the purchase of several Altheus coaching program packages.
Altheus Health and Sport is located at 2 Clinton ave. in Rye. For information, vall (914)921-3044 or visit www.altheus.net.
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