Cal State Fullerton’s Employee Wellness Program helps build strength and community. Faculty and staff from across campus come together for a workout during their lunchtime or after work.
As part of the program, kinesiology students offer support and guidance for Employee Wellness Program members. Students are equipped to answer exercise questions, guide workout sessions and more.
Among the program’s unique resources is its Finding Inspiration and Thriving program for individuals who want to be more physically active but don’t know where to start or for those looking to maintain consistency in their workout routines. Four cohorts of students have completed the FIT program, and several participants began exercising consistently after completing the program.
In small groups, participants discuss physical activity goals and learn about skills that are important for being an independent exerciser as well as completing a short workout. This program also gives faculty and staff the opportunity to access both the EWP gym and yoga.
The program’s newest cohort will begin Sept. 14 and meet on Mondays throughout the semester. The first group will meet from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the second group will meet from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The FIT program will be led by kinesiology graduate student Luis Horta. To learn more and register for the program, email [email protected].
For participants who would like to begin their exercise journey but can’t join the program, there are other avenues of support available. Kinesiology graduate students Johnny Montes, Jose Cruz, Kyle Kee and Isabella Columna, along with undergraduate kinesiology students, provide guidance and support during EWP gym sessions. They can demonstrate how to use the gym equipment, offer feedback, suggest alternative exercises and provide workout plans each day.
The EWP gym is for all faculty and staff. Located in the basement of the Kinesiology and Health Science Building, the gym is open Monday through Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:05-12:55 p.m. Visit the Employee Wellness Program website to learn more.