Exercise is Medicine- On Campus
- The Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) initiative encourages physical activity as a vital sign of health at universities and colleges.
- Slippery Rock University (SRU) has partnered with the student health center and local physicians to assess physical activity.
Gold Level Recognition
- Gold Level Recognition has been awarded to SRU for its efforts.
- SRU is a leader in Exercise in Medicine
- Physical activity is recognized as a vital sign and a referral system is in place for exercise prescriptions.
Referral System
- Slippery Rock healthcare providers can provide an exercise referral to an Exercise is Medicine graduate assistant who oversees senior exercise science interns for individualized exercise prescriptions.
- The program offers a free exercise program.
- During the program, participants receive:
- Two one-hour exercise sessions per week.
- Individualized exercise prescriptions, goal setting, and motivational strategies tailored to the participant's specific goals
Benefits of Exercise
- Regular physical activity results in:
- Reduces risk of heart disease and diabetes
- Reduces risk of most cancers
- Weight loss
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improved blood pressure and cholesterol
- Improved mood and energy levels
- Higher academic performance.
- Better sleep