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.
Spring Break Destination Challenge is Back!
WAY TO GO, STEPPERS !! We walked a collective 16,116,919 steps and 8,058.46 miles!!
Destinations Reached:
Daytona Beach - EC Library Lopers
Cape Canaveral - The Walkers and Talkers
Cocoa Beach - Step Sistahs
Manatee Observation Center - Emerald Coast Gems
Healthcote Botanical Garden - Are We There Yet?
Stuart Beach - Holy Walkamolies
Delray Beach - #JAMMS
Ft. Lauderdale - Spring Break Steppers
Hollywood - Kool Kids Club
Miami - Walk this Weigh & Limpin' Leprechauns
Southern Everglades - Museum Mayhem
Sunwest Park - Sleepwalkers 5.0 made it around the southern tip of Florida and up past Clearwater!
We appreciate your participation and look forward to the next challenge!
In the meantime, keep staying active !
Connect With Us
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 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Completion of 1st workshop | Completion of 5 workshops | Completion of 10 workshops |
| Pedometer | Tshirt | Fitness Watch |
| Water Bottle | Lunch Box with Utensils | Exercise Mat with Case |
| Smart Phone Arm Band | Resistance Band | Sport Bag |
| Snack Bowl | Drawstring Backpack | Umbrella |
| Stay Healthy Baggie | Guest Pass - UWF Rec Center | |
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.
