Wellness Programs Athletics Main Site University of Prince Edward Island
Wellness Programs Athletics Main Site University of Prince Edward Island UPEI Home Future Students Current Students Alumni & Friends Parents & Family Staff & Faculty Contacts SuckerfishHome Campus Recreation & Club Sports Athletics Facilities Schedule & Scores Athlete of the Week Contact Us Partnerships Box Office Recruitment Panther Sport TeamsMens Soccer Womens Soccer Womens Rugby Field Hockey Mens Basketball Womens Basketball Mens Hockey Womens Hockey Swimming Wellness ProgramsMain NavigationAthletics Headlines UPEI Athletes Only Sports Centre Programs Sports Centre Hours Fitness and Wellness UPEI Sports Hall of Fame Summer Camps Student Athletic Council Fitness and WellnessFitness & Wellness Home UPEI Students Wellness Programs Fitness Centre Personal Training Group Programs Fitness Classes UPEI Fitness Trainers Leaders Wellness Information Links The UPEI Wellness Program provides lifestyle information through communications screeningsassessments educational sessionsprograms and behavioural change support programs The Wellness program focuses on personal health practices and encourages students faculty and staff to participate in various activities and programsBeginning in 2004 the UPEI Wellness Program was supported by the partnership with GreatWest Life London Life and Canada LifeIn the fall of 2009 UPEI Wellness will again be offering Bone Density Screening Stepping Out Challenge Blood PressureGlucose and Cholesterol Testing as well as other wellness programsCampus EventsNovember 18 2009 Chritmas Card Making click here for details Bone Density Screening Bone density screening can help identify osteoporosis and determine your risk for fractures (broken bones) Since bone mass serves as an approximate measure of bone strength this information helps your doctor accurately detect low bone mass and assists in making a diagnosis of osteoporosisSessions booked for Nov 25 click for more informationBone Density Screening FAQ Blood PressureGlucoseCholesterol testing Taking place Nov 2 click for more details To get ready for summer challenge yourself to be healthier Take some time to check out some personal challenges below There are 15 challenges how many can you do before summer arrives1 Be Optimistic 2 Being Active Daily Challenge3 Brush and Floss Daily 4 Do Something Special for Someone5 Drink Water Daily 6 Eat Breakfast Daily 7 Get Adequate Sleep 8 No Unhealthy Snacking between meals 9 Plan Quiet Time Daily 10 Preventive Exams or Immunizations 11 Quit Smoking this Month 12 Relax Daily 13 Run 50 Miles this month 14 Stress Toolbox 15 Use Salt Moderately Panther TV Follow us on Twitter Department of AthleticsChiWan Young Sports Centre tel 9025660627University of Prince Edward Island 550 Universi...