Exercise is Medicine

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UC Berkeley Earns Gold Level Recognition for Exercise is Medicine Program

About Exercise is Medicine-On Campus (EIM-OC)

What is Exercise is Medicine-On Campus? 

It’s a collaborative effort between UHS, RecWell, School of Public Health, and the Dept. of Phys Ed, that aims to reduce your barriers to physical activity, help you explore the many available programs on campus, and support your engagement in physical activities of your choice to improve your mental health, physical health, and wellbeing. 

Why physical activity? 

There is clear evidence that engaging in regular physical activity benefits mood, aids sleep, reduces academic stress, helps treat chronic disease, bolsters immune response to illnesses, and reduces the symptoms and severity of depression and anxiety. 

What does the program include?

  • Orientation to physical activity resources on campus 

  • 1-to-1 Health Coaching (45-minute coaching session will help you make simple changes in your lifestyle that support your overall health)

  • Fitness consultations with a certified Personal Trainer at Rec Sports

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How to Join

Ask your UHS clinician:

  • Ask your UHS clinician to place a referral to Health Promotion-Exercise is Medicine in PnC.

Once you've been referred by a UHS clinician:

  • Expect a secure message from your health coach for follow-up.

If you’re interested in self-referring to the program:

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