This program is a collaborative partnership of Division of Student Affairs and The Department of Kinesiology & Health:

Exercise Is Medicine–On Campus is a program that strives to motivate and encourage all students, faculty, and staff on campus to find ways to stay physically active.

We provide

  • FREE Exercise Is Medicine–Online Coaching!
    • This is 45- minute virtual appointment with a certified personal trainer where you will receive a personalized exercise prescription. You will complete a health and fitness history questionnaire before the appointment, discuss goals, barriers, and physical activity guidelines with the coach. Your exercise prescription will include a basic weight training plan that can be done at home or at the Rutgers recreation Fitness centers and fitness & wellness classes. Book your appointment by click the button below.
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  • The program supports Academic classes such as Cardio Conditioning that are open to all students. Check out the classes offered by the department of Kinesiology and Health: https://kines.rutgers.edu/undergraduate-courses
  • Exercise is medicine month (October) programming and other programs such as the step challenge that promote activity.

Learn more about Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus:

Rutgers University, New Brunswick has maintained Gold Status since 2018 due to the strong partnership between the Department of Kinesiology and Health and the Division of student Affairs

Mission: The mission of EIM at Rutgers University, New Brunswick is to foster collaborative leadership on campus through the promotion of well-being through exercise and physical activity.

Vision: The vision of EIM at Rutgers University, New Brunswick is to see leaders across multiple disciplines promote, support, and engage the campus community in the value and participation of exercise as a medicine for chronic disease prevention and management.

EIM-OC Leadership:

Steven K. Malin PhD

Associate Professor

Department of Kinesiology & Health

steven.malin@rutgers.edu

 

 

Stacy Trukowski M.S

ACSM-CEP

Director of Recreation Programming

Division of Student Affairs

stacytr@rutgers.edu

Watch our videos below to learn more about what to expect.

What is Coaching?

What Makes Up 10,000 Steps

Create a New Habit

EIM-OC: Stretch and Flexibility RX

Setting Yourself Up for Success

Nutrition for a Healthy Body

Barrier: Lack of Time

EIM-OC: Lower Body RX