Rutgers University–New Brunswick has once again earned a Gold Level recognition from the American College of Sports Medicine’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus program for 2025. Rutgers has maintained Gold Level standing since 2018. This program is a collaboration between the Division of Student Affairs and the Department of Kinesiology and Health.
Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:
- Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
- Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
- Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
- Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.
EIM-OC coaches are available through Recreation to provide exercise prescriptions and guidance to students, faculty, and staff seeking to meet physical activity guidelines. Programs such as the Step Challenge also encourage the Rutgers community to move for improved well-being. Additionally, a 1.5-credit course, Aerobic Fitness 11, is offered each semester for students.
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