Wellness Center
Educational Goals
- Provide field experiences for undergraduate and graduate students in dietetics and community and public health working with the University and local community with an emphasis in awareness, prevention, and positive health behavior change
- Gain experience in at least one of the areas of responsibilities and competencies outlined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
- Provide current and accurate information on personal and community health issues
- Foster a campus environment supportive of a healthy lifestyle
- Provide knowledge and skills to improve and maintain health that may enhance academic and/or work performance
Benefits to Students
- Experience in the research, development, implementation, and evaluation of wellness programs
- Interdisciplinary, collaborative opportunities with students from many programs within the University and local community promoting health and wellness
- Develop leadership skills in community and public health
Services
- Physical fitness and exercise program (group exercise and fun walk/runs)
- Personal fitness training and assessments
- First aid, CPR and AED training
- Educational seminars, presentations, and workshops for healthy living
- Health screenings (blood pressure and cholesterol)
- Health fair learning centers
- Resource center for health information
Last Modified: 01/30/09 at 10:24:30 AM