Programme

Below you will find a complete overview of all what was on offer during Wellness Week April 2010.

Eat Well Workshop

Rec Centre, 12 , 19 & 26 April - book here

12 April: 11am - 12pm & 12.30-1.30pm
19 & 26 April: 12-1pm

The food we eat has a major impact on our wellbeing. Learn about healthy eating guidelines, label reading and how to eat healthily on campus. You will also gain the tools you need to start and sustain a healthy lifestyle whatever your goals maybe.

The Eat Well Workshop kicks off the Eat Well Challenge, starting on 3 May.

You will leave the workshop inspired and motivated to set your personal nutritional goals and to make a plan on how to achieve them. The Eat Well Challenge will help you keep on track. Find out more here.

Jodie Collins has a Degree in Sport and Exercise Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Nutrition.

Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol

Have your blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol checked at the Student Health Centre. The cholesterol check provides a total breakdown of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol.

For accurate results please refrain from eating for 4 hours prior to your appointment. Results for blood pressure and glucose are available directly after the check. Results for the cholesterol will be sent to your GP and -if results are not good- also to you via internal mail.

Costs: $20 for cholesterol (cash only, please bring exact amount). Other checks FREE.

Melanoma Check

Have your skin checked for melanoma. After sun protection the best defence against skin cancer is regular skin checks. If diagnosed early, skin cancer can be easily treated.

Costs: $15 (cash only, please bring exact amount).

Wellness Consultation

A Wellness Consultation gives you the opportunity to discuss your health and wellbeing with a Wellness Coach. This 30 minute session is based around your own personal questions, concerns and goals. After the session you will:

• Have a better understanding about your health and wellbeing
• Know if you are on the right track or what steps to take to achieve your goals
• Feel motivated to take action in the right direction

Wellness Coach is Charlie Dean. He has a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies (BLS) and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (BsocSc Honours).

Posture Check

Have your posture assessed for any abnormalities and have a rehabilitation programme issued if required. Posture checks take 20 minutes and are provided by Justin Stewart, rehabilitation consultant at the Rec Centre.

Justin Stewart is a specialist exercise therapist with a BA Sport Science degree and an Honours Degree in Sport Science with a specialisation in Bio kinetics.

Shoulder Savers

How many hours a day do you spend ‘sitting’... behind your desk, in your car, watching TV etc? If you are spending much of our time on chairs and couches you may develop physical problems such as shoulder and neck issues, headaches and upper back problems.

At the hands on workshop, Shoulder Savers, you will learn how to prevent physical problems as a result of sitting. Through simple self assessments your shoulder posture will be analysed. You will learn some exercises to do at home and new habits for throughout the day to improve the health of your shoulders.

Exercise Physiologist Scott Lawrence has a BPh.Ed Exercise Prescription & Management. He has a strong background in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Swap your Chair for a Swiss Ball

Sitting on a chair for a long period of time can make our backs lazy and result in posture changes which are not good for our back. Swapping your chair for a Swiss Ball promotes good posture and helps to make the workplace more fun.

Book in a day of Swiss Balls for your office and you will receive two balls (different sizes) for you and your colleagues to try out. They come with tips and advise on how to use them as an office chair. Limited balls are available. A rotation schedule will be available online once Wellness Week has started.

Learn more about using a Swiss Ball in your office

Nutrition Consultation

Evaluate your health from a nutritional point of view with a Nutrition Consultant. This is a personal session of one hour.

Women’s Wellness

The Women’s Wellness session explores issues women can face during their midlife such as osteoporosis, menopause and changing hormones. Learn, hear other’s experiences, discover self help approaches and find answers to your questions. Presentation is by women’s wellness expert, Glenys Wood, Family Planning.

Men’s Wellness

Everything you wanted to know about prostate cancer; signs and symptoms, what to look for, what tests are available and what to do if you have it. Hear a presentation by Graham Harbutt from the Cancer Society and join the question and answer session which follows.

FREE Wellness Week Fitness Pass

The Rec Centre Pass includes access to group exercise classes, Endless Pools, REV indoor cycling classes, cardio and weights areas, express gym and squash courts.

Rec Centre Orientation Tour

Especially for people who are not familiar with the Rec Centre gym and would like to find out more about the facilities, the Orientation Tour will get you on the way. Maria Jarvis will take you through all areas and explain how to use the various equipment.

Express Train

Combining weights and cardio equipment for that time efficient workout. Maria Jarvis will take you through the circuit and explain how to use all the equipment.

Team Training

Stay focused, have fun and achieve your exercise goals without losing your motivation with Team Training! It is a high intensity, self paced structured cross training workout which combines weight training, body weight and cardiovascular exercise.

Yoga

Yoga is a great way to lengthen, strengthen and tone your muscles. It unites the mind, body and spirit and makes the body more flexible and helps you relax. Try out Yoga during Wellness Week.

Pilates

Pilates is an exercise method, designed to lengthen, strengthen and restore the body to balance. Pilates improves your posture and core strength, improves mobility and flexibility of the spine and delivers muscle tone and flexibility. Try Pilates out during Wellness Week.

Hearing Check

A hearing check determines if there is any level of hearing loss. The checks are performed by Bay Audiology.

Flu Vaccination

Protect yourself from the flu this winter. FREE vaccinations are available on 9, 12 and 14 April. Contact the secretary from your department to make a booking.