Promoting a lifestyle of health and wellness across campus

By Ryan, February 12, 2016

By Makenna Rooker // Staff Writer 

Whether you are an exercise science major, or just interested in health and wellness, the Exercise Science club might just be the club for you. The only requirement as a member of this club is to attend at least one meeting or event each semester.
The Exercise Science club meets in Congdon Hall on Monday evenings with the purpose of bringing students together while promoting good health through means of exercise and nutrition. The club also informs students about the exercise science major by bringing in outside speakers and teaching students about exercise science graduate schools.
The weekly meetings primarily focus on planning events and fundraisers that the club is hosting. Currently, the club is preparing for the Wellness 5K, which will be held on April 8. The event is open to all students, faculty and their families. While this event has taken place in the past, the club members are working to make this year’s race bigger and better.
This fundraiser will benefit D-UP/PNAC, a local non-profit organization that allows kids from kindergarten through fourth grade to learn about the importance of physical activity, nutrition, academics and character building. Along with raising funds for D-UP/PNAC, the club also volunteers with the kids who take part in the after school program. By supporting this program, the High Point University Exercise Science club is combating childhood obesity as well as giving students an opportunity to get involved on campus.
Not only does the Exercise Science club allow students to spread health and wellness, it also provides other benefits.
“Students in this club have previously been offered the chance to be enrolled in a CPR/AED course on campus,” said Marisa Littmann, sophomore.
The CPR/AED course is offered on Feb. 28. Even if you are not pursuing a career in the medical field, having a CPR certification still holds value.
Just like any organization, this club is an excellent way to meet people.
“I like that you get to find friends who have the same interests as you,” said Madison MacDougall, freshman.
In order for an organization to be successful, it is important that the members are passionate about what they are doing.
“For me, I enjoy being there to offer support to the club members as they turn the spark of an idea into reality with each project they undertake,” said Kimberly Reich, adviser to the Exercise Science club.
Whether you are majoring in exercise science, or just looking for a fun club to get involved with, the exercise science club would be glad to have you. The events they hold are fun ways to get involved, while raising money for causes they strongly believe in. This club also works toward making our campus a healthier place for students to live and study.
For more information on how to get involved, please contact Reich at kreich@highpoint.edu.