Exercise is Medicine on Campus

Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) is a global health initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine. EIM-OC aims to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for everyone on campus.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in South Carolina.¹
The percentage of adults with diabetes in South Carolina is 5^th highest in the United States.²
Two-thirds of adults in South Carolina are overweight or obese, and two-thirds do not get the recommended amount of physical activity.^1,3
Regular participation in physical activity reduces the risk of many of the most common diseases in South Carolina and the US, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as improving sleep, cognitive function, and mental health.⁴

Resources

Our Goals:

Make physical activity a part of daily campus culture for students, staff, and faculty
Assess physical activity as a vital sign of health
Improve health and wellness literacy for all members of the campus community to promote healthy behaviors that can last a lifetime.
Connect university practitioners to reduce barriers to physical activity and enhance participation.
Connect with community partners to promote physical activity and overall health and wellness of the campus community.

Spartan Rec Center

The 60,000 square-foot Spartan Rec Center, located in the Health Education Complex, offers a number of opportunities to increase physical activity, including free weights, outdoor recreation and equipment rentals, fitness assessments, personal training, group fitness classes, aquatics, and sports.

Counseling Services

Counseling Services offers a number of services for mental health and overall wellness, including licensed counselors, group therapy, and workshops. Not sure about counseling? Try a free Let’s Talk session with a licensed therapist. Or, visit the Spartan Zen Den relaxation room.

Health Services

Health Services offers a number of services to support your health and overall wellness, including physicals, weight checks, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol and blood glucose testing. Providers can also help you understand your risk for heart disease or diabetes and identify ways to reduce your risk and improve your health, including lifestyle changes such as physical activity. Medical care is also available for illnesses, injuries, and reproductive health.

Community Partners

Since 2003, PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well. (formerly Partners for Active Living) has improved health and wellness throughout Spartanburg County by creating an environment and culture that fosters physical activity, healthy eating and supports wellness. PAL is a small nonprofit working to enact large-scale change through effective partnerships