Activities

UNC Asheville is committed to enhancing the health and wellness of all members of its community through access to information and activities that contribute to healthy lifestyles. Currently available options include:

Spring 2012 Programming

Lunch 'n Learn programs, The Weight Management Program, and Group Fitness are being offered to faculty and staff during the spring of 2012.

Weight Management Program

Are you looking for a convenient and FREE weight management program tailored to your needs?  If so, the Workplace Wellness Program's Weight Management Program may be of assistance.  Participants in this successful program enjoy health screenings, lunch-n-learns, health coaching, personal training, incentives and rewards for reaching goals in the areas of stress management, consistent activity and sound nutrition.

To participate or for additional information, please contact program manager Stephanie Novak (snovak@unca.edu or 250-3846).

 Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project

http://www.asapconnections.org/

ASAP helps create and expand local food markets that will preserve our agricultural heritage, give everyone access to fresh, healthy food, and keep our farmers farming. Their mission is to collaboratively create and expand regional community based and integrated food systems that are locally owned and controlled, environmentally sound, economically viable, and health-promoting.

North Asheville Tailgate Market

http://www.northashevilletailgatemarket.org

The area's oldest farmers' market, conveniently located on UNC Asheville's campus, is in it's 29th year of operation with over 40 vendors selling locally produced goods. The market is open every Saturday during growing season.

State Health Plan items

Nutritional Counseling

Chartwell's dietician, Janet Zusi, is available for for individual nutritional counseling and assessment. Janet is available Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., and can be reached at 828.251.6183 or at jzusi@unca.edu

Walking Trails

UNC Asheville offers walking trails within and adjacent to campus--the University Heights loop, the Glen Creek greenway on W.T. Weaver Boulevard, the Reed Creek greenway on Broadway, and the trail through the Botanical Gardens.

Biofeedback Training

http://facstaff.unca.edu/cschrade/biofeedback_at_unca.htm

The Department of Health and Wellness in partnership with Campus Recreation offers a variety of facilitated and self-directed programs in the new optimal performance lab (HFC 210). All programs use biofeedback to enhance awareness of users physiological responses to stress and to teach ways to reduce tension.

Exercise Opportunities

http://recreation.unca.edu

The Health and Fitness Center offers many opportunities to get in shape including recreational and lap swim, working out in the weight room, and walking/jogging on the indoor track.

Group fitness classes

http://recreation.unca.edu/fitness

Campus Recreation offers free fitness classes (with a valid UNC Asheville ID card) in yoga, pilates, aerobics, and more. Classes are held in HFC Dance Studio, Pool, or Highsmith Union.

Center for Teaching and Learning

http://www.ctl.unca.edu

The Center for Teaching and Learning hosts learning circles every semester, and usually over the summer as well. Focused on personal and professional growth, these discussion groups are open to faculty and staff, and cover topics as varied as Robert Moses' Algebra Project and Martin Seligman's Authentic Happiness.

Work/Life Center Online

https://eannc.personaladvantage.com/index.php.

The Employee Assistant Network provides a variety of behavioral health care services and resources.

State Health Plan

http://www.shpnc.org

The State Health Plan provides a number of resources and free or low-cost opportunities to increase one's health.