UCR Wellness Programs For Faculty and Staff
UC Riverside cares about the health of its entire campus community. The University offers a variety of programs and services to assist Faculty and Staff on their wellness journey.
Behavior Change/Lifestyle Management Programs
Behavior Change/Lifestyle Management Programs are action oriented programs designed to modify a lifestyle factor and/or facilitate behavior change (i.e. weight management, stress management, smoking cessation, exercise incentive program, etc.).
Wellness Workshop Series
Workshop series include several sessions designed to provide you with a more detailed approach to Wellness.
Educational sessions
The UCR Wellness Program offers a variety of educational seminars along with access to past program presentations and handouts.
Learn more about your health with easy to read PowerPoint presentations. Each presentation comes with an Activity and Goal Setting Worksheet to help you get started on the path towards a healthier lifestyle.
Healthy Eating Programs
Eat well with UCR's healthy eating initiatives and vending machines.
Health Assessment
A health assessment is the first step toward planning positive lifestyle changes. Health assessments along with incentives are available to those enrolled in a UC sponsored medical plan through StayWell or members of Kaiser Permanente under Kaiser’s HealthWorks wellness program.
Health Screenings
Health Screening and consultations are available at the Student Recreation Center for $10. This includes a complete fitness assessment and body measurements. It's all part of designing an optimal exercise program to help you reach your fitness goals. Screenings are also available by appointment through the Wellness Program.
Wellness Consultations
Personalized fitness information, nutrition tips, weight management, motivation and more! Appointments are available in-person, by phone, or email.
WalkingFit
The campus-wide WalkingFit program began in 2007 and encourages UCR staff and faculty to walk their way to a healthier body. Sign up today and receive a FREE pedometer, access to campus walking maps, walking tips, and on-going motivation and support. Track your steps and activities and earn incentive prizes!
Mobile Fit Program
Bringing Fitness to You! The Mobile Fit program is intended for all faculty and staff who are interested in participating in a locally provided, on-site fitness program to improve overall health and wellness.
Targeted Fitness Challenge
The UCR Targeted Fitness Challenge is a voluntary program for UCR employees conducted at the Student Recreation Center. The three-month program consists of cardiovascular, strengthening, stretching and core stabilization exercises. The goal of this challenge is to improve an individual’s fitness (strength, endurance flexibility, etc.), which will increase the ability to safely perform the physical demands of their job duties and thereby reduce their risk of injury.
Post Rehabilitation Program
The Post-Rehabilitation Program is a voluntary three-month work conditioning exercise program conducted at the Student Recreation Center. This program consists of a combination of cardiovascular, strengthening, stretching and/or core stabilization exercises designed to provide strengthening and functional endurance training for employees who have been medically released to work, but have not yet reached "full" recovery from their injury.
Meditation and Relaxation Class
Weekly classes on Meditation and Relaxation are offered Wednesdays from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center. The classes are open to all students, staff and faculty.