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The Manchester College T.G.I.F. Wellness Program. What is T.G.I.F.?. This program is designed to motivate individuals to participate in a wide variety of activities that promote physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, intellectual, and social wellness. What is T.G.I.F.?.
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The Manchester College T.G.I.F. Wellness Program
What is T.G.I.F.? This program is designed to motivate individuals to participate in a wide variety of activities that promote physical, emotional, spiritual, vocational, intellectual, and social wellness.
What is T.G.I.F.? • Campus wide wellness emphasis • Individual and cooperative challenge • Participation promoted through a wide variety of campus activities • External motivation, progress checks, and positive behaviors rewarded • Wellness partnerships developed with peers, faculty, and staff
The Wellness Model • The program is designed to assist you in reaching a balance through participation in different aspects of each dimension identified on the Wellness Wheel. • Note that “Vocational” has been added to the model to reach the broader campus community.
Intellectual Wellness • Life long learning desire • Strong desire to learn involving critical thinking, problem solving, and expressing yourself creatively • Example of Opportunities: Learning Services, Career Services, In-services, Conferences
Social Wellness • Positive interactions with others • Example of Opportunities: Student Activities Council Office of Multicultural Affairs Hall Programs Social Organizations/Clubs SOC Luncheons
Emotional Wellness • Taking responsibility for your own behavior by maintaining good mental health. • Example of Opportunities: Counseling Services Employee Assistance Program Friends for Sexual Awareness Yoga/Massage Therapy
Physical Wellness • Taking care of your body inside and out • Example of Opportunities: Brown Fitness Center Intramural Athletics Wellness Course Chartwells/Nutrition
Spiritual Wellness • Integrating your beliefs and values with your actions • Example of Opportunities: Campus Ministry Chapel Interaction with your own church Office of Volunteer Services (OVS)
Vocational Wellness • Maintaining a balance between personal, social, and vocational goals • Examples of Opportunities: Office of Volunteer Services (OVS) Professional Development Educational Development Career Services
How does T.G.I.F. work? • Sign up in Health Services and obtain Log Book • Log your activities each day and keep a total of the weekly points • Tally 1st and 2nd semester totals • Practice ethical behavior – the honor system of recording • Get prizes after earning your points at the end of the year!
How do you earn T.G.I.F. points? • Attend a “Lunch and Learn” program • Beginning in Spring 2005 • ½ hour of exercise (in-season athletes – max 5 pts per practice) • ½ hour of strength training (in-season athletes – max 5 pts per practice) • Participate in a Residence Hall program • Attend Camp Mack Day
More T.G.I.F. Options • Develop a new hobby • Join an intramural team—they start soon • Check the “Thank Goodness I’m Fit” brochure
Thank You! Questions? Contact Health Services Ext. 5306