RED (Running Every Day)
Red is a running/training club that encourages students to push themselves and work for the body they desire. It appeals to everyone, not just individuals that have experience running. Our purpose is to master our discipline and end fat forever together.
Meets on Tuesdays & Thursday at6pmon the Track behind the GYM.
Oakwood Track Club
This club offers an open social community to the students who have the desire to run on campus or are curious about wanting to become a serious runner. We will offer long distance running courses (1 mile, 3 mile, 5K, 10K…) as well as high-speed sprint training. Individualized training programs will also be offered to those who are interested.
Meets on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at7pmin front of the GYM.
Faithful 15
Faithful 15 is a community whose sole purpose is to empower, uplift, and encourage all women to cultivate their faith through physical activity, catering to growth in mind, body, and spirit by achieving their personal wellness goals. The “Freshman 15” is a favorable expression commonly used in the United States to describe the amount of the weight one will gain during freshman year in college.
Meets at the Millet Activity Center on Tuesdays at7pmfor Yoga; Wednesdays at9pmfor Zumba; Thursdays at8pmfor Zumba
Use Physical Activity Hours
Healthy Campus 10 Exercise Stations (Free)
Available 24/7 at the Pond
Weight Room (Free)
Sunday- 12 PM to 10 PM
Monday- 6 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday- 6 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday- 6 AM- 6:30 PM
Thursday- 6 AM- 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM to 10 PM
Friday- 6 AM – 2 PM
Gymnasium (Free)
Open between classes
Free Play 3 PM to 6 PM(Monday-Thursday)
Sunday– 10 AM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 10 PM
Wednesday– 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Natatorium
Open Rec. Swimming (Free)
Monday-Thursday3:30 PM to 5 PM
Tuesday and Thursday7-9 PM
Sunday– Not Available at this Time
Water Aerobics (Donation Requested)
Monday-Thursday8-9 AM
2017
| HC 2020 Events (Blake Center Mall) | Student Services Events |
| Vending Fair II January 12 11:30am-1:30pmHC2020 Coloring ContestFriday, January 27 10AM-12PMHands Only CPR CourseFriday, February 24 10AM-12PM *Class in 30 min. intervalsSoul Food Sunday BCBL February 26 1:30PM-3PM Food Service Management (Dietetics Dept.) Cost: $6.00 Food Demonstration and presentation March (National Nutrition Awareness Month) Vegetarian Cuisine Demonstration Class “Put Your Best Fork Forward” Let It Go! Sale and Save. Alcohol Awareness Day Pet Therapy HC2020 Final Coloring Contest |
Cancer Awareness Skate January 24Pajama Day February 9, 2017 9pm-11pmHashtag Challenge #nofryday February 17, 2017Duck Day February 15 (Watch for details) Hopscotch Color Run 5k Hashtag Challenge #colrplates Hashtag Challenge #drinkup Double Dutch Day Stop & Pray Color Run 5k |
2016
January 20, 2016
Roller-thon–Students will roller skate in a roller-thon in memory of individuals who have lost the battle of cancer. Facts and data regarding cancer will be shared at the event. The event will also feature local cancer survivors.
February 17, 2016
Sports on Steroids–A sports themed event with extreme inflatable that encourage participants to use physical activity while having fun.
March 16, 2016
Inflatable Obstacle Course–A friendly competition to see who can complete the run first. Some will be encouraged just to participant.
April 21, 2016
Fun Run–The Oakwood Community will be encouraged to walk, jog, or run a unique version of a 5k run.
May 5, 2016
Breath and Standout–Sunday, May 15 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm – “Breathe and Standout” Health Fair. Join Breath of Life, , and the South Central Conference in a major Health Fair on the campus of (Business and Technology Complex and accompanying parking lot) on this date. There will be games and inflatables for children, coupled with cooking demonstrations, food tasting, fitness testing, and free medical and dental health care provided by the Huntsville Hospital Mobile Medical Unit for adults. Medical/Health professionals are needed and solicited to help with this initiative. If you are a medical/health professional and would like to participate, please contact us at 256.929.6460.
May 15, 2016
Breathe and STANDT Community Health Fair –from 1-5 PM at the B & T Building.
August 11, 2016
HC 2020 Freshmen Orientation Wellness Day –0830 AM to 4:30 PM at Blake Center, the Library, and the campus grounds near Cunningham Hall toward the Blake Center.
August 15, 2016
HC 2020 Faculty and Staff Wellness Day –0800 to 4:30 PM – Blake Center.
August 16, 2016
HC 2020 Wellness Day –for Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors, and make-up day for Freshmen students0800 to 4:30 PM at Blake Center.
September 19, 2016
Healthy Campus 2020 Gear Day–All students and employees are encouraged to wear Healthy Campus 2020 t-shirts and caps. Please meet at 12:15 p.m. on the outside of Blake Center (inner campus side) for the group picture.
Calorie Burn II Weight Loss Challenge–This activity, sponsored by Public Safety, is a spin-off of the “Biggest Loser.” Teams will track how much weight is lost. Weigh-in begins at 9:00 a.m. in Cunningham Hall, room 238. This challenge will be continued with the opportunity to “take” the roving winning trophy from Student Accounts. The team with the greatest weight loss will take the winning trophy.
September 20, 2016
Walk & Pray–Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and meet for an early morning walk. Walkers will meet at the pond by the church at 5:45 a.m.Don’t fret, if you miss the morning walk, come to the same location at 6:00 p.m. for an evening exercise.
Healthy Hashtag–Pictures will be taken of 30 or more students engaged in exercise (hula hoop, jumping jacks, push-ups, etc.) or some other form of exercise. This will encourage students to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day.Participants will use the hashtags#Healthycampusand#oustrongand post on various social media sites.
Reading Club–The Reading Club is reading a book by Arianna Huffington focusing on sleep. which reinforces the principle of Adequate Rest in STANDT. This is a lunch and learn event for the faculty and staff who joined the club. This event will be from 12:00 -1:15 p.m. in the BCBLC. A free mini-massage will be provided by Mr. Kyle Baker.
September 21, 2016
Caribbean Cooking Lunch Power–Attendees can learn how to cook a scrumptious, healthy Caribbean meal with the instructors from the Dietetics Department. This will be held 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Cooper Complex 3, room 515. Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the door.Call (256) 726-7229for more information.
“Health Reform in the Food Industry”–Dr. Bert Connell will be speaking on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 on “Health Reform in the Food Industry: A growing Trend”. This event will be from 9:15-10:00 a.m. in the Food Lab/Dining Room of Cooper Complex 3
September 22, 2016
Alcohol Awareness Day–Attendees will learn the effects of alcohol usage and abuse. This activity is sponsored by the Health Ambassadors, and begins at the conclusion of University Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
September 23, 2016
Walk & Pray–Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and meet for an early morning walk. Walkers will meet at the pond by the church at 5:45 a.m.Fear not, if you miss the morning walk, come to the same location at 6:00 p.m. for an evening exercise.
October 24, 2016
Faculty and Staff Wellness Day 2016 –Blake Center, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
October 27, 2016
WJ and Good Samaritan Hospice Community Health Fairat theMillet Activity Center.
2015
August 26, 2015
Water Fit Wednesday–A fun afternoon of water activities, including a homemade water slide.
September 16, 2015
Bubble Soccer–The game itself is a cross between soccer and zorbing, a sport where an individual rolls down the side of a hill or sometimes a level surface in a giant plastic orb. The plastic orb surrounding the player in bubble soccer is similar in construction but differs where these allow the player’s legs to run around freely or essentially wear the orb. The objective of bubble soccer is to score against your opponent’s net and knock each other down while trying.
September 20, 2015
Let’s Move Day: Zumba–The Student Nutrition Awareness Club invites everyone to come out from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and get moving with Zumba. Event is free of charge.
September 21, 2015
Healthy Campus 2020 Gear Day–All students and employees are encouraged to wear Healthy Campus 2020 t-shirts and caps.
Calorie Burn Challenge Kick-offThis activity, sponsored by Public Safety, is a spin-off of the “Biggest Loser.” Teams will track how much weight is lost.
September 22, 2015
Early Morning Walks –Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and meet for an early morning walk. Walkers will meet at the pond by the church at 5:45 a.m.
Healthy Hashtag –Pictures will be taken of 30 or more students engaged in exercise – hula hoop, jumping jacks, push-ups – or some other form of exercise. This will encourage students to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day.Participants will use the hashtags #Healthycampus and #oustrong and post on various social media sites.
September 23, 2015
Southern Cookin’ Lunch Power –Attendees can learn how to cook a scrumptious, healthy Southern meal with the instructors from the Dietetics Department. This will be held 12:00-1:30 p.m. in Cooper Complex 3, room 515. Cost: $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Call (256) 726-7229 for more information.
September 24, 2015
Early Morning Walks –Wear comfortable clothing and shoes and meet for an early morning walk. Walkers will meet at the pond by the church at 5:45 a.m.
Faculty and Staff Wellness Fair –Employees can receive biometric testing, which includes an assessment of height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol, and glucose (Hemoglobin A1c) levels. This will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in Blake Center.
Alcohol Awareness Day –Attendees will learn the effects of alcohol usage and abuse. This activity is sponsored by the Health Ambassadors, and begins at the conclusion of University Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
Food Demonstration with Dietetic Students –Come and learn from current dietetic students as they prepare healthy snack options.This will take place in Blake Center from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
“Losing Weight and Keeping It Off” –Join Fiona Lewis, DPH, MS, RD, for this “Lunch and Learn” session discussing the habits of people who lose weight and are able to keep it off. This session will take place in Cooper Complex 3, room 512 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
October 21, 2015
Duck Day–Everyone will be participating in the duck walk through out campus all day. Duck Bill Masks will be given out to bring fun to the day.
November 18, 2015
Hopscotch–A hopscotch game will be drawn from Blake Center to Peterson Hall. Individuals will be encouraged to participate and complete the whole game board.
2 Mile Jogging Route
