Connecticut Science Center Opens New "Cycling to Wellness" Exhibit, Sponsored by UnitedHealthcare; Encourages Visitors to Cyc...
June 30 2016 - 1:40PM
Business Wire
New exhibit features interactive virtual
cycling game
The Connecticut Science Center today opened its latest exhibit –
“Cycling to Wellness” – an interactive space that includes a
virtual cycling game and is designed to highlight the health
benefits of cycling.
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A group of summer camp students race each
other at the new "Cycling to Wellness" exhibit that opened today at
the Connecticut Science Center. The exhibit is sponsored by
UnitedHealthcare and challenges riders to a virtual cycling race
while teaching users about the importance of exercise and a healthy
diet (Photo: Alan Grant).
The exhibit is sponsored by and developed in collaboration with
UnitedHealthcare. Connecticut Science Center and UnitedHealthcare
executives were joined by Matthew Busche, a pro cyclist from the
UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, at the ribbon-cutting
ceremony.
“We are excited to present this exhibit to our visitors from
Connecticut and beyond – and thank UnitedHealthcare for making this
possible,” said Matt Fleury, president and CEO, Connecticut Science
Center. “Visitors will not only get to learn more about the health
benefits of cycling and other fitness-related information, they
will be able to race against one another in a virtual
experience.”
“Cycling to Wellness” includes, in addition to the cycling game,
a Build-a-Bike interactive cycling program, which enables children
to test their bike designs on various landscapes from a level
concrete surface to a rugged mountain trail; educational
information on the health benefits of bicycling and other
health-related information; and a UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling
racing bicycle used during the 2015 professional cycling
season.
Busche was on hand to talk about cycling and bike safety. He
reminded visitors to wear bicycle helmets, follow street and trail
rules, and drink plenty of water, among other tips.
According to research, cycling is a good form of exercise. It
improves cardiac health and overall strength and flexibility, and
it enhances mental well-being. Connecticut has more than 400 bike
trails varying in length, difficulty and terrain, according to
ctbikeroutes.org.
“UnitedHealthcare is grateful for the opportunity to bring
‘Cycling to Wellness’ to the Connecticut Science Center so visitors
can see firsthand the benefits of cycling and learn more about
getting and staying healthy,” said Stephen Farrell, CEO,
UnitedHealthcare of New England.
Access to “Cycling to Wellness” is included with the purchase of
a general admission ticket or a Science Center membership. For more
information on this and other exhibits, visit the Science Center’s
website at CTScienceCenter.org.
UnitedHealthcare has more than 5,000 employees in five offices
across the state. In addition to its collaboration with the
Connecticut Science Center, the company supports organizations and
initiatives in Connecticut, primarily focusing on children, senior
citizen and veteran health. In 2015, nearly 3,000 employees
volunteered more than 31,000 hours to community-based efforts.
About the Connecticut Science
CenterThe LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science
Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination
and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and
educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while
maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Serving more
than two million people since opening in 2009, the Science Center
features more than 165 exhibits in 10 galleries and a range of
topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences,
biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy
sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s
gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational
labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store, and
ongoing events for all ages.
The Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to
enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut and
New England, providing learning opportunities for students and
adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific
exploration. The Connecticut Science Center is also the home to the
Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers, offering
powerful Professional Development for educators. More information:
www.CTScienceCenter.org or 860.SCIENCE.
About
UnitedHealthcareUnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping
people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the health
care experience, meeting consumer health and wellness needs, and
sustaining trusted relationships with care providers. The company
offers the full spectrum of health benefit programs for
individuals, employers, military service members, retirees and
their families, and Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, and
contracts directly with 1 million physicians and care
professionals, and 6,000 hospitals and other care facilities
nationwide. UnitedHealthcare is one of the businesses of
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and
well-being company. For more information, visit UnitedHealthcare at
www.uhc.com or follow @myUHC on Twitter.
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Connecticut Science CenterTracy Shirer,
860-520-2116tshirer@ctsciencecenter.orgorUnitedHealthcareMaria
Gordon Shydlo, 914-933-4613maria_g_shydlo@uhc.com
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