Physical Wellness
Physical wellness is the ability to maintain a healthy quality of life that allows
us to get through our daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress. The
ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness
and adopting healthful habits (routine check-ups, a balanced diet, exercise, etc.)
while avoiding destructive habits (tobacco, drugs, alcohol, etc.) will lead to optimal
physical wellness.
- Know how and where to access and seek medical care when needed for illness, injury
and preventative care
- Incorporate and engage in regular movement and leisure activities to improve flexibility,
strength, aerobic, and cardiovascular health
- Become more informed and aware of how various foods, beverages, alcohol and other
drugs, caffeine, chemicals and other substances affect the body
- Understand how and why their bodies work and how certain behaviors may have a positive
and negative effects on the body
| On-Campus Resources and Involvement |
- Get your body moving by attending a FREE, virtual group exercise class at the Health and Recreation Center (HRC). A complete schedule can be find on the Campus Recreation's Virtual Group Exercise page.
- Northwest Community Healthcare (NCH) is located on Harper's campus at the Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center
(Building M) and includes an NCH Outpatient Care Center. Onsite health services will
be provided to students, staff and the community including: Primary Care, Immediate
Care, Student Health Services, Laboratory Services, Physical Therapy, Physical Rehab,
and Imaging
- The Diabetes Support Network allows individuals from Harper who are living with diabetes
(or are helping someone manage their own diabetes) to come together to share their
stories, experiences and resources. The group is led and managed by a registered dietitian,
Mia Greco, MSNW, MPH, RD, LDN and Adjunct Faculty/Clinical Supervisor in the Nutrition
Department at Harper College. Learn more and sign-up online.
- Farmer's Fridge offers fresh food vending machines on campus located at:
- Building L, across from the bookstore
- Building X, southeast corner by the Massage Therapy Clinic
