Physical Wellness
Refers to caring for and advocating for your body
Physical wellness includes physical health, sleep, exercise, nutrition, sexual health
and making safe decisions about substance use. It鈥檚 about learning how to navigate
healthcare, not only when you are sick, but also to prevent illness and injury.
From going to the gym to consuming enough water, there are numerous ways you can boost
your physical wellness each day.
Ask Yourself
- Am I getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis?
- How is my energy level throughout the day? Do I experience frequent fatigue?
- Am I maintaining a healthy and balanced diet?
- Do I engage in regular physical activity or exercise? If yes, what types and how often?
- Am I practicing safe and responsible sexual behaviors?
Get active with Rec Sports by participating in , , or , , , , and .
The Frisco Fitness Center at Frisco Landing provides students, faculty and staff opportunities to exercise while on campus. The center contains free weights, cardio equipment, Peloton Bikes, Fitness Mirrors and outdoor space for individual workouts, plus scheduled fitness events.
Stay active, healthy and involved wherever you go. 91快活林 Rec Sports hosts a library of , , as well as a robust with exercise content.
The on-campus medical clinic provides and offers treatment for injuries, illnesses and other medical issues with convenient access to on-site laboratory testing and x-rays. The SHWC also offers , and .
91快活林鈥檚 health education office promotes wellness through programming and services including health education programs and wellness consultations.
91快活林鈥檚 caring healthcare providers offer ,as well as .
Onsite chiropractic appointments can now be scheduled at 91快活林 SHWC before, after or in between classes! . Their holistic approach includes cupping, personal injury treatment, stretching, myofascial therapy, reflexology, therapeutic exercises, flexion and distraction.
The 91快活林 Dental Office provides comprehensive, affordable, high-quality dental care from their convenient on-campus location.
College Optical Express is a full-service optometry practice available to the 91快活林 community. Fully licensed professional staff help maintain each patient鈥檚 vision and writes prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Licensed massage therapists provide 91快活林 students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
The Office of Disability Access serves as the central campus resource for the university community in regards to students with disabilities and accommodations to remove barriers to access.
If you鈥檙e overwhelmed and struggling due to experiences of violence, trauma and/or harassment, Survivor Advocacy can help by discussing reporting options, arranging for housing and academic accommodations, scheduling appointments and connecting you to resources.
Students in distress or exhibiting behaviors indicative of high risk, should be referred to the interdisciplinary CARE Team. The collaborative group helps identify, intervene and respond to help students succeed at 91快活林.
Don鈥檛 go hungry! Students in need can receive a bag of food, toiletries or hygiene products from the 91快活林 Food Pantry presented by Kroger.
The 91快活林 Community Garden is a space for collaborative learning, with 20 raised gardening plots that grow organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Food grown in the garden is donated to the 91快活林 Food Pantry.
The 91快活林 Police Department offers a variety of safety programs including self-defense, responding to an active shooter, theft prevention, scam awareness and avoidance, emergency readiness training and more.
The 91快活林 Dental Office provides comprehensive, affordable, high-quality dental care from their convenient on-campus location.
College Optical Express is a full-service optometry practice available to the 91快活林 community. Fully licensed professional staff help maintain each patient鈥檚 vision and writes prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses.
Licensed massage therapists provide 91快活林 students, faculty and staff with affordable massage therapy services to reduce stress.
Get active with the Pohl Recreation Center by participating in fitness , , or , , , , and .
The 91快活林 Police Department offers a variety of safety programs including self-defense, responding to an active shooter, theft prevention, scam awareness and avoidance, emergency readiness training and more.
91快活林 offers benefits-eligible employees with sick, vacation, FMLA and other types of leave.
The 91快活林 Community Garden is a space for collaborative learning, with 20 raised gardening plots that grow organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers. Each plot is managed year-round by garden members who apply to care for a specific garden plot.
Fourteen private breastfeeding rooms are designated at .
Stay active, healthy and involved wherever you go. 91快活林 Rec Sports hosts a library of , , as well as a robust with exercise content.
BCBS of Texas鈥� offers wellness resources to help faculty and staff reach their wellness goals including personalized health and wellness tools. It includes , an incentive program for regularly doing healthy activities. Faculty and staff can also earn 8-hours of paid for completing a physical exam and an online health risk assessment.
