Physical Activity Programs for Faculty/Staff

Being physically active is extremely important to one’soverall healthand well-being. It contributes to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, increases flexibility, increases energy, supports immune functioning, and is a key component to warding off chronic healthproblems.

For the active-or active minded-check out the fun programs offeredto faculty and staff that focus on becoming physically active, as well as increasing/ maintaining your current level of physical activity.

Our free services (blood pressure and body fat analysis) are also available on-site in your office. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

Exercise Consultations
Faculty & Staff Wellness Promotion staff has partnered with Campus Recreation to offer a Blatt P.E. Fitness Center orientation for those interested in learning about the fitness center or who want to become more familiar with the equipment. To register for a one-on-one exercise consultation simply print, complete, and fax the form below. A staff member will contact you within 24 hours.

Exercise consultation request form (download)

U-Walk
14-Week Self-Paced competition where participants select a featured college or university to walk to, and log steps that will gain mileage toward reaching the participating college or university of their choice. Once the participant reaches their college/university, they will receive a t-shirt from that college/university. All participants receive a free pedometer!

Click here for more information about U Walk.

Walking Works
Walking Works is a six-week program that lets you determine your team, schedule, and level of involvement.  Teams of two and four will compete over the course of six weeks to earn points towards incentives offered from the Faculty & Staff Wellness Promotion office.

To register, contact Faculty & Staff Wellness Promotion or download the registration form, and send it in to the Faculty & Staff Wellness Promotion office.

Summer 2008 Registration will be open on Monday, May 19 - 28
Competition runs from June 1 - July 12

Registration Form (download)
Walking Works Rules (download)

Dyna Bands
Dyna-Bands are stretchy latex strips which you pull or push to help you strengthen your muscles, improve endurance, range of motion, flexibility, and reduce stress. You can a do a full body strength training routine without leaving your office. Dyna-Bands are available in four different resistance levels: beginner (pink), intermediate (green), advanced (purple), and super-advanced (grey).

Group instruction will take place at your desired time and location. Please fill out the form below with a date, time, and number of staff attending. A minimum of six participants are required to host a workshop. All participants will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participating.

Dyna-desk registration form (download)