Located in Eastman Hall
St. Cloud State University Exercise is Medicine on Campus Initiative recognizes there are many benefits of exercise, including a positive effect on mental and physical health and aims to make physical activity accessible and welcoming for all students. The Husky Physical Activity and Wellness Program (PAW) is an exercise wellness program that matches students with a trained coach or professional to make and execute an individualized exercise plan.
When working with your coach, you will participate in free individual sessions to explore physical activity options on campus. During these sessions, you and your coach will:
All of our sessions start with an initial consultation and series of evaluations (such as Functional Movement Screen (FMS), bioimpedance, blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation level), the development of an Individualized Exercise Prescription Plan, and then an exit plan for continued physical activity on campus.
Whether you are engaging in physical activity for the first time, redefining what a healthy relationship with physical activity looks like, using physical activity to improve your mood, stress management, or coping skills or just want to have fun and make a new connection, the Husky PAW program is here to help you thrive!
Exercise is Medicine On Campus 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:
Husky Physical Activity and Wellness now offers complimentary health screenings for students, faculty and staff. These screenings include blood pressure, body composition and weight/body composition.
Drop-in screenings available Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact us at huskypaw@stcloudstate.edu.