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Employee Wellness

Contact

  • Employee Wellness Program
  • The University of Scranton
    Molecular Biology Institute
    Room 104
    Scranton, PA 18510
    570-941-4550
  • mascellic2@scranton.edu

Activity and Fitness

Earn points towards the wellness participation pillar. Track the date, type of activity and duration. 40 hours of activity = 75 points. Count on and off campus activity.  Use any tracker and attach to the pillar certification form located under "forms".

Lunchtime Hoops

Lunchtime Hoops

— Join faculty and staff for a pickup game at lunchtime.


Pilates

 30 minute mat
— This class is an exercise that teaches awareness of breath, alignment of the spine and aims to strengthen the deep torso muscles.  The exercises are performed on a floor mat.  Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or socks.


 Zumba

Nia:  Dance Movement

— A variety of dance, martial arts and healing arts movements give a complete workout of the body, mind and soul. It is “fun and easy to do.”


Fitness Challenge

Fitness Challenge

— A four week wellness program to promote healthy lifestyles for staff, faculty and students.  Teams of 3-5 members can earn points through physical activity, nutrition & POWER points. Prizes awarded to the top teams at the conclusion of the challenge.


Light weights

Light Weights & Abs

— A beginner/intermediate workout using 2lb., 3lb. or more weights to build, tone and maintain muscle strength.  The aerobic activity will make you sweat.  Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Fill out a fitness questionnaire prior to class and hand in to instructor at your first class.


 

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