Exercise Is Medicine On Campus

Register for a Free Exercise Prescription Appointment

Rutgers University - New Brunswick has maintained Gold Campus Status since 2018 due to the strong partnership between the Division of Student Affairs and Department of Kinesiology & 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. 

Offerings:

• FREE Exercise Prescription

  • Free in-person exercise prescription sessions sponsored by EIM-OC (Exercise is Medicine-On Campus). Meet with a certified personal trainer to create a plan to meet the physical activity guidelines. We will show you a simple weight training program including how to use machines, adjust settings, and choose appropriate weights. Leave this session with an achievable plan and increase confidence in lifting weights in the Rutgers fitness centers. 
  • The session will consist of:
    1. Review of health and fitness history, including your current activity and goals 
       Discuss your personalized exercise prescription to meet the physical activity guidelines (150 minutes of moderate activity and muscular conditioning twice per week)
    2. Introduction to 6 basic exercises for upper body, lower body and core. You will learn how to do these movements, adjust machine settings, choose appropriate weights and reps and try one set under the supervision of a personal trainer.
    3. Please come dressed in comfortable clothes and sneakers.
       This session will be in one of our fitness centers.
        

• AEROBIC FITNESS II Academic classes

  • This class requires no prerequisites and is perfect for anyone looking to improve their fitness, health, and well-being. Learn the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective group and individual workouts. Explore the principles of physical fitness, develop fitness programs, and enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle. Register for the class through WebReg (01:377:192). Check out the classes offered by the department of Kinesiology and Health by clicking here.

• Exercise is Medicine Month (October)

  • Features programs and initiatives that encourage physical activity.

EIM-OC Leadership: