MAXIMIZING CAMPUS WELLNESSOptimize Overall Well-Being

Student Recreation and Wellness Services

WHY?

Build Healthy Environments• Encourage inclusion of campus community as a whole in college

health efforts in order to build healthy environments and culture that optimizes learning and overall well-being.

• To address the health and wellness of faculty and staff on campus.

• Evidence shows the benefits of wellness programs ₁1. Improve Employee Health Behaviors2. Reduce Elevated Health Risks3. Reduce Health Care Costs4. Improve Productivity5. Decrease Absenteeism6. Can Help Improve Employee Recruitment & Retention7. Build and Help Sustain High Employee Moral

₁ 7 The 7 Best Reasons To Have a Wellness Program: Benefits Of Wellness https://www.wellsteps.com/blog/2017/06/16/reasons-to-have-a-wellness-program-benefits-ofwellness/

Campus Support

Upcoming Wellness Programs

UA CALENDAR or UA APPhttps://www.uakron.edu/calendar/#!categories/Health%2C%20Wellness%20%26%20Rec

Human Resources

• Health and Wellness Benefits– Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions, Short-term & Long-

term Disability, Life Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Flexible Spending Accounts, & Employee Assistance Program

– Tuition Remission– FMLA– Tobacco-free campus– Employee Assistance

• Impact Solutions– Wellness Page

• www.uakron.edu/wellness

Nutrition Center

Partners in NutritionProvides the following services to students, faculty/staff and the community:

Nutrition AssessmentNutrition Plan30 Minute Follow-up ConsultationNutrition Education

Email: nutritioncenter@uakron.edu

Audiology & Speech CenterServices – Available to employees – Located in the Polsky Building Audiology (Hearing) Services Speech and Language Services

•Hearing Evaluations•Hearing Aids•Auditory Processing Evaluations•Custom Hearing Protection•Specialty Ear Molds(musicians' plugs, swim plugs, etc.)•Support and Community Services(hearing screenings, speaker's bureau, etc.)•Hearing Assistive Technology•Tinnitus Assessment and Treatment•Audiologic Treatment

•Articulation (speech sound) Disorders•Language Disorders•Support Groups•Fluency (stuttering) Disorders•Brain Injury•Neurological Speech Disorders•Voice Disorders•Assistive Communication Devices•Stroke•Auditory - Verbal Program for Hearing Impaired

Student Health Services Available to UA employees• Clinic Visit: $15• General, primary health care• Evaluation & treatment of uncomplicated illness and injury• Immunizations/Tuberculin skin testing• Academically required physical examinations• Referral assistance

To schedule an appointment: 330-972-7808

ServeAkron

Service Opportunities• Service Fridays• Super Service Saturdays• Make a Difference Day• Drop-In Service Projects• Alternative Spring Break• Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week• Donation DrivesEmail: serve@uakron.edu

Physical FitnessImportance of movement₁ The US Department of Health and Human Services general guidelines are at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least five days per week (for a total of 150 minutes per week); or at least 25 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity at least 3 days per week (for a total of 75 minutes); or a combination of the two.

In addition, adults should perform resistance exercises for each of the major muscle groups two to three times a week.

₁ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition | 2018 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Campus Walking Routes https://www.uakron.edu/wellness/walking-maps

Student Recreation & Wellness Center MembershipA great benefit of working at UA!

Pricing:$138/annually$11.50/month (12 months)

Payroll Deduct & Monthly Payment Options Available

Add a secondary member (18+) for an additional $138/annually.

Facilities and AmenitiesFACILITY FEATURES• 5 Multipurpose Courts• 200 Pieces of Strength & Cardio Equipment• Leisure Pool & Spa• Rock Climbing Wall• 2 Group Exercise Studios & Free Classes• Olympic Size Pool• Racquetball Courts• Table Tennis

AMENITIES• Personal Training & Wellness Testing• Swim Lessons (6 mo. – Adult)• Adventure Trips• Sport & Outdoor Equipment Rentals

Equipment Check Out

• Day-use Locks• Sport balls (Basketballs, Volleyballs, Futsals)

• Badminton racquets• Stretch bands• Lifting braces

Pro Shop

• Clothing• Water Bottles• Goggles• Toiletries• Racquetball Racquets

Aquatics

• Leisure Pool & 30 Person Spa

• Olympic Size Pool• Events

– Indoor Triathlon – Learn to Swim Program– American Red Cross

trainings – Swimming & Diving

Competition

Fitness

• Weight room and free weights

• Variety of cardio equipment

• 20+ Group Exercise Classes

• Equipment Orientations• Specialty Programs

Wellness

• Personal Training• Physical Fitness Assessments

(muscular strength & endurance, aerobic capacity, body composition & flexibility)

• Customized exercise program• Wellness Workshops

*Schedule an appointment first!O: (330) - 972 - 6599

Rock Climbing Wall

• What– 53.5 ft. climbing wall– Bouldering Arch

• Events– Mile High Challenge– Climbing

Competitions– Climbing Skills

Have Equipment Needs for Outdoor activities?• OASIS office• Rent for a day, weekend or weeklong

trip

Adventure Equipment Rental

Adventure Programs

Trips & Events• Day, Weekend, Weeklong• Types:

– Kayaking & Paddle boarding– Rock climbing– Whitewater rafting – Mountain biking– Hiking & backpacking– Horseback riding – SUP Yoga– Crate Stacking

Intramural SportsFull-Time Faculty/Staff who are also SRWS members can participate!

Where do I find intramural listings?• At the beginning of each semester get a list of upcoming

intramural offerings on our website, at the Rec, and on IM Leagues.

How do I participate?• Sign up for IMLeagues (register team and pay online)

• Found on MYAKRON – single sign onNo team?

• Sign up at IMLeagues to be a free agent

Thank you!

Any questions?