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Well-Rounded Health

Well-Rounded Health. Bre Welch Erick Rodriguez. Everyone please stand and complete either: 20 calf raises Or 10 pushups leaning against your table. Why???. 30 minutes can blow off tension by increasing levels of "soothing" brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

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Well-Rounded Health

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  1. Well-Rounded Health BreWelch Erick Rodriguez

  2. Everyone please stand and complete either: 20 calf raises Or 10 pushups leaning against your table

  3. Why??? 30 minutes can blow off tension by increasing levels of "soothing" brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine

  4. PhysicalFitness Numerous studies suggest that fitness enhances cognition in humans as well. A randomized clinical trial published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association 50 y.o. + 6 month exercise program Participants that exercised scored 20% higher on cognition test AND 10% higher retention rate after 1yr ***What can this do for your test scores???

  5. GPA Booster! • The finding was that students who exercised vigorously for 20 minutes a day, seven days a week, had a grade point average (GPA) that was 0.4 higher, on a 4.0 scale • -american college of sports medicine

  6. Campus Resources • Southwest Rec Center &Student Rec Center • FREE Fitness Evaluation!!!! Take advantage! • Machines & Free Weights • Group Fitness Classes • Personal Training ($)

  7. Physical Fitness Resources Sports Facilities Basketball: SW rec, Student Rec, Hume courts Soccer: Flavet Field Tennis: SW rec, Student Rec, Broward Beach Volleyball: SW rec, Student Rec, Broward Beach Skate Park: Broward Beach Pools: Florida Pool, O’connel Center pool, Broward, Graham

  8. Only 1 in 10 teens eat the right amounts of fruit and vegetables!!! Nutrition Food Log

  9. How do you match up?

  10. Good Food = Good Grades • Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast (as opposed doughnuts) can help give you: • Amore nutritionally complete diet, higher in nutrients, vitamins and minerals • Improved concentration and performance in the classroom • More strength and endurance to engage in physical activity • Lower cholesterol levels

  11. What do I Eat? Mom’s not here to cook anymore!!!! It is your responsibility to maintain proper nutrition! • choosemyplate.gov

  12. Who Can Help? • Nutrition Services can address: • Weight gain • Weight loss • Eating disorders • Vegan and vegetarian lifestyles • Gluten-free living • Diabetes • High blood pressure and high cholesterol • Tips for busy college students • General nutrition information

  13. Where to Eat Choose Wisely!

  14. Don’t Forget the Water! • hydration: • -there’s literally dozens of water fountains in one square mile at UF so drink up! • -Hydrating properly helps digestion, remove body heat, and even is good for keeping healthy skin

  15. In the Event of: Illness/ Injury Be Seen by a Doctor Right on Campus Student Health Care Center (infirmary) Licensed sport certified doctors and health care professionals Has a: pharmacy, mini drug store, x-ray and lab services, women’s clinic, sports medicine and physical therapy Have a question about injuries, birth control or diet –come on in! http://shcc.ufl.edu/new-students/ *** Cool Fact: Free Gatorade Every day!!! Call, Make an appointment (352) 392-1161

  16. Mental/ Emotional Well-being Counseling & Wellness Center Free services!!! Use them! Individual Counseling Couples/ Group Counseling Online Resources http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/default.aspx

  17. Researchers estimate that approximately 5 percent of all college students, or more than 4.29 million people, never finished school because of a mental illness. • Don’t become a statistic • We all are here for you!

  18. They offer: • Individual Appointments • Wellness Coaching • Quit Tobacco Program • HIV Testing Services • Free Chair Massages at the Jennings Gator Well and Springs Gator Well • Sleep Improvement Program - http://gatorwell.ufsa.ufl.edu/Sleep-Program.aspx

  19. Fun Along the Way… • Even though Health, fitness, and academics are of top priority… We must take some time to de-stress and enjoy our surroundings!

  20. Lake Wauberg • Exclusive to UF students w/ Gator1 • Swim area/ dock • Kayaks, canoes, sailboats • Wakeboard and watersports • Rock wall/ sand volleyball/ alpine tower • Sports fields • Guaranteed Relaxation!!!!

  21. Movies • Crafts • Games • Popcorn & snacks • Bowling/ Pool • Arcade Games • Comedy/ Drama performances • Midnight Breakfast • FREE EVERY Friday Night!!!!

  22. Athletic Events De-Stress at any of UF’s Athletic events!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMvszVY-7Ec

  23. Peers We are here for YOU!!!!

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