Spring into Wellbeing

A week of promoting wellbeing

The Center for Student Health & Counseling and Campus Rec are excited to announce Spring into Wellbeing

What is Spring into Wellbeing? This week is designed and dedicated to improve the personal health and wellbeing of the campus community by promoting activities aligned with the eight dimensions of wellbeing. 

The goal is to help campus community members learn how to create positive and life-long relational, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, financial, intellectual and physical habits through existing PSU resources.

Why does wellbeing matter?  Taking care of your mind and body is critical to helping you succeed in college. Both play an important part in academic success and being engaged at PSU. While components of wellbeing may differ from person to person, wellbeing is in general a state of happiness, health, and fulfillment that allows one to realize their full potential and engage meaningfully in life.

Resources & Events

Monday, April 8th:

• WHAT Hut 11am -2pm | PSU Park Blocks - Come visit the Wellness & Health Action Team at the WHAT Hut as they share wellness resources, have games, and give away swag. 
• Free Food Market 9:30 - 11am | PSU South Park Blocks - The free food market provides perishable and non-perishable items to the PSU community. No ID required! Please bring your own bag, box, or way to transport your food home.
• Weight Room Orientation 10am | Campus Rec ASRC 210 - Join a certified Personal Trainer for an introduction to the weight room and other fitness spaces. We know the Rec Center can be intimidating. Come get your questions answered in a safe and welcoming environment. 
• Self Defense Class | 12:45 - 1:45pm | Campus Rec ASRC 450 - Self-defense teaches you techniques and strategies to avoid and survive hostile encounters. Hands-on defensive techniques utilize simple, effective movements to defend against and counter an attacker. Focus is placed on attacking the weak areas of the body to achieve maximum results with minimum effort.
• Health Promotion Open House | 11am -2pm  | SHAC UCB 340 | Tour the NEW wellbeing lounge, NEW nap rooms, and see the Peer Recovery room. Just down the hallway, you can also swing by and tour the Mind Spa in UCB 310 from 11am -2pm. All of these spaces are available to PSU students. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
• Zumba Class | 5:15 - 6 pm | Campus Rec ASRC 440/441 - This Latin-inspired dance-fitness class incorporates Latin and International music with dance movements to create a dynamic and fun fitness program. The class format combines fast and slow rhythms that move the body in an aerobic fashion to achieve a unique balance of cardio and muscle-strengthening benefits. No prior dance experience necessary. Come join the party!

Tuesday, April 9th:

• SHAC Dental Screenings |10am - 12pm | SHAC UCB 309 - SHAC Dental will be providing a no charge dental screening. This is a quick 10-15min, non-invasive, pain free dental screening that helps look at your overall oral health. All attendees will receive a free raffle ticket for a change to win a bag of SHAC swag. 
• WHAT Hut 11am -2pm | PSU Park Blocks - Come visit the Wellness & Health Action Team at the WHAT Hut as they share wellness resources, have games, and give away swag. 
• Health Promotion Open House | 11am -2pm | SHAC UCB 340 |Tour the NEW wellbeing lounge, NEW nap rooms, and see the Peer Recovery room. Just down the hallway, you can also swing by and tour the Mind Spa in UCB 310 from 11am -2pm. All of these spaces are available to PSU students. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
• Health at Every Size® - This is a movement to  promote size-acceptance, to end weight discrimination, and to lessen the cultural obsession with weight loss and thinness. 
• Know Your Sweet Spot: Testing for Diabetes Awareness hosted by SHAC Health Services | 1:00 - 3:00pm | SHAC UCB 200  SHAC Lobby - Swing by SHAC for a quick and easy finger stick to check your blood sugar. This should only take about 10-15min to get your results. There will be snacks provided!
• SHAC Acupuncture - | SHAC UCB 200 - Acupuncture at PSU can help you with any kind of pain - muscle soreness, joint pain, back pain, injury recovery, chronic pain, abdominal pain, and headaches - to name a few! If it hurts, we can help. Acupuncture is also an excellent modality for managing stress - by promoting balance in your nervous system, regular treatments can gently support the demands of student life.
• Intramural Leagues at Campus Rec - Intramurals provide opportunities for all abilities and experience levels to participate in sports and make new friends. This week is free agent roundup week, the perfect week to get involved!
• Aikido Class | 5:30 - 6:15pm | Campus Rec ASRC 450 - Learn how to fall safely, deepen body awareness, improve balance, and sense your center.  Aikido is a non-competitive Japanese martial art, known as “the art of peace.” In this class we’ll begin with solo movements to unravel your tension and clear your mind. We’ll practice skills for safe falling and rolling. Then we’ll guide you in fun partner exercises to explore balance, resilience, and absorbing force safely. Come play on the mats and learn some cool moves.

Wednesday, April 10th:

• WHAT Hut | 11am -2pm | PSU Park Blocks - Come visit the Wellness & Health Action Team at the WHAT Hut as they share wellness resources, have games, and give away swag. 
• Mental Health Recess & Play | 11am - 2pm | PSU Park Blocks Playground (behind Shattuck) | Come join SHAC Counseling Services for recess!  You can draw with chalk, hula hoop, color with crayons/colored pencils, take a mindfulness walk or even play corn hole while you're there. It's sure to be a fun time!
• Health Promotion Open House | 11am -2pm | UCB 340 - Tour the NEW wellbeing lounge, NEW nap rooms, and see the Peer Recovery room. Just down the hallway, you can also swing by and tour the Mind Spa in UCB 310 from 11am -2pm. All of these spaces are available to PSU students. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
• Yoga at the Rec Center | 4 -5pm | Campus Rec ASRC 440/441 - Drop in and join us for Gentle Yoga at the Rec Center.
• Yoga at the Rec Center  | 7:15-8:15pm |Campus Rec ASRC 440/441 Drop in and join us for Beginner Vinyasa Yoga at the Rec Center
• Mindful Meanderings Podcast -  This podcast is about being mindful as we get outside, practicing gratitude, finding joy, and being in the moment.
• Virtual Mind Spa - Rest, relax and recharge - anytime from anywhere.

Thursday, April 11th:

• Shallow WaterX Class | 9:00 - 9:45am | Campus Rec ASRC Pool - This class takes place in the shallow end of the pool, using the buoyancy of water to lesson the impact on our joints. You can expect a variety of HIIT intervals, plyometrics, and strength work for the upper and lower body in this effective, low-impact class. No swim experience required!
• WHAT Hut | 11am -2pm | PSU Park Blocks - Come visit the Wellness & Health Action Team at the WHAT Hut as they share wellness resources, have games, and give away swag. 
• Fat Chat | Campus Rec is actively working to be more size inclusive, decrease gym anxiety, and change the perception about who belongs at the Rec Center. We invite the PSU community to join us in this work by engaging with us and the Fat Chat with Campus Rec series.
• "Thoughtful" Event | 11:00am - 1:30pm | Victor's Dining Hall - This event is designed to encourage and celebrate the power of joy through self-care, mindfulness, spreading positivity, and togetherness. We will achieve this through 10 Themes of “Thoughtful”. Each theme will come to life with important messages, activities, and opportunities for self-care. At Victor’s, we will be serving a plant-forward and earth-friendly menu. We will also be featuring fun games, activities, and free swag.
• Health Promotion Open House |11am -2pm | SHAC UCB 340 - Tour the NEW wellbeing lounge, NEW nap rooms, and see the Peer Recovery room. Just down the hallway, you can also swing by and tour the Mind Spa in UCB 310 from 11am -2pm. All of these spaces are available to PSU students. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Friday, April 12th:

• WHAT Hut | 11am -2pm | PSU Park Blocks - Come visit the Wellness & Health Action Team at the WHAT Hut as they share wellness resources, have games, and give away swag. 
• Health Promotion Open House | 11am -2pm | SHAC UCB 340 |Tour the NEW wellbeing lounge, NEW nap rooms, and see the Peer Recovery room. Just down the hallway, you can also swing by and tour the Mind Spa in UCB 310 from 11am -2pm. All of these spaces are available to PSU students. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
• Stretch and Flexibility Class | 1:15 - 2:00pm | Campus Rec ASRC 440 - This class is geared towards improving flexibility through a variety of static and dynamic stretches. Expect to slow down and reconnect with your body as you improve posture, maintain or increase range of motion, and reduce general tightness and soreness throughout your body. 
• Open Rec Swim | 4:00 - 7:30pm | Campus Rec ASRC Pool - Swim laps, play water games, or relax in the spa. Whether you are seeking leisure or exercise, experience the pool in a new way. Specified swim lanes are dedicated to Open Rec Swim during designated times. Pool toys and equipment are provided.
• Bridgetown Boulder Bash Community Climbing Competition | 5:00 - 8:00pm | ASRC Climbing Center - Register by April 7 at 5 p.m to participate.
• Outdoor Rec Program | Enjoy the great outdoors and enhance your environmental wellbeing with Campus Rec's Outdoor Program! Join us on a guided trip or choose your own adventure with all the gear you need to get outside available to rent at a subsidized rate.
• Campus Rec Gear Rental | Rent gear at affordable rates for your own outdoor adventures. Take advantage of the Outdoor Program’s deals on gear for every season including backpacking and camping, rafting, climbing and mountaineering, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding, skiing and snowshoeing, and water sports.