MTSU Campus Recreation
Exercise is Medicine® – On Campus
What is EIM-OC?
Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) 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:
- Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
- Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
- Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
- Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription
As of Spring 2024, MTSU has been recognized as one of 88 gold-level colleges and universities worldwide, and one of 145 colleges and universities worldwide honored by Exercise is Medicine® for our efforts in creating a culture of wellness on campus.
Who are the collaborators on MTSU’s campus?
The following departments have committed to work together to provide a culture of wellness on MTSU’s Campus:
- Health Services & Promotions
- Campus Recreation
- Counseling Services
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Student representatives
Wellness Fair
The purpose of this event is to connect students to well-established and credible resources both on and off campus that truly focus on the holistic wellness of individuals. We have different representatives providing education on how to improve and maintain your wellness, information about what each vendor offers, and giveaways! This 1-day event is held in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Next Wellness Fair: Wednesday, April 17th (11:00am-2:00pm) at the STU Commons
Some of the MTSU Departments / Offices and local entities have included:
- MTSU Counseling Service
- MTSU Campus Recreation
- MTSU Health Services & Promotions
- MTSU June Anderson Center
- MTSU Raider Health Corp
- MTSU Dining Services
- Tennessee Titans
- Murfreesboro Parks & Rec
- Rutherford County Health Department
- Evident
- The Renfrew Center
- and many more!
Wellness Tip
When trying to make dietary changes, the best way to start is by focusing on eating foods that are full of nutrients, like fruits and vegetables. Did you know ½ you plate should be fruits and vegetables? Learn more about nutrient-rich foods and portions at MyPlate.gov.