Health and wellness is a life-long journey. Healthier U programs and services allow you the flexibility to choose your own way to wellness, focusing on the goals that are most important to you. We are committed to supporting an environment that helps you be your best. Please contact us at HealthierU@uwf.edu. Healthier U activities are part of Human Resources Professional Development. Employees are encouraged to attend with appropriate supervisory approval.

Take a Hike! Step Challenge 2025
Way to go, steppers !
Note: Each team member needs to submit their total number of steps to their team leader. The team leader submits the total number for the team. We calculate the team step average for you! The incentive levels will be based on the average steps/team.
Please have 1 team member submit the TOTAL Team step count on the TEAM Step Submission FORM by MONDAYS at 5pm.
Check out all the clever team names !
- Bear Bait Brigade
- Chapter Chasers
- Cirque du Sore Legs
- Globetrotters
- Job Joggers
- Legs Miserables
- Less Talky, More Walky
- Museum Mayhem
- Roaming Rangers
- Shamrock Steppers
- State Park Marchers
- The Young and the Breathless
- Trail Blazers
- Van Goghers
- Walking 9-5
- Walking Free
- Squirrel Chasers
Keep it up and please contact HealthierU@uwf.edu for more information.

Healthier U! Workshops
Healthier U is committed to increasing opportunities for faculty and staff to learn how to make healthier choices. Join us for Wellness Wednesday Workshops and Movement Challenges to get a jumpstart on a healthy lifestyle and earn great incentive items!

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP offers monthly webinars on a variety of topics such as communication, stress management, coping skills, parenting, relationships, healthy living and more. Username: UWF and Password: UWF.

UWF Recreation
UWF's Recreation now has Face-to-Face and Virtual experiences at your fingertips. Checkout their group fitness, personal training, the climbing wall, and many other opportunities. Make a reservation today! Don't forget to download the RECWELL app on your android/Iphone phone.
As a participant of Healthier U, you have the opportunity to earn several different types of incentive items!
Level 1 Completion of 1st workshop |
Level 2 Completion of 5 workshops |
Level 3 Completion of 10 workshops |
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Water Bottle | Drawstring Backpack | Exercise Mat w/Case |
Microfiber Pouch | Resistance Band | Sport Duffle Bag |
Lanyard | T-shirts | Umbrella |
Cooling towel | Lunch bowl with Utensils | Beach Towel |
Therm-O Snack Tote Bag | 6-Can Cooler Bag | Travel Blanket |
Pen and Notebook | Happy Dude Phone Holder | Trunk Organizer |
Upon completion of the required courses for each level, employees must complete and submit a verification form to Human Resources to receive their incentive and certificate.