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What is Physical Wellness?

Physical wellness is taking care of your body for optimal health and functioning. It encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors including regular medical check-ups, adequate exercise, proper nutrition, and appropriate alcohol and other drug use.

On-Campus Resources

• Fitness and Recreation Center
• BikeÌÒñ«ÉçÇø
• Office of Campus Recreation
• Club Sports
• Intramural Sports
• Student Disability Services
• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Addiction and Recovery
• Wellness Room

Nutrition Consultations

ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø offers students free nutrition consultation services. If you are interested in meeting with a Certified Nutrition Specialist, please email the Wellness Center atÌýnutrition@ut.edu.

Become a Certified Nutrition Specialist

Each spring semester, Live Well ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø partners with Student Government to bringÌýÌýto campus in order to train students who are interested in becoming a Certified Nutrition Specialist. Some scholarships are available for qualifying ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø students. For more information on this opportunity, please contactÌýwellness@ut.edu.

The Body Project

Ìýis a group-based intervention that provides a forum for female-identifying college students to confront unrealistic appearance ideals and develop healthy body image and self-esteem. The program is a two-hour, body acceptance workshop delivered in a group format and open to all genders and ages.

During the Body Project Experience, you will:

1. Challenge unwanted body comments
2. Improve your body image
3. Connect with others impacted by our complicated relationships with food and exercise
4. Commit to making positive change together

If you would like to request aÌý, contact Abby McElligott, assistant director of fitness, to schedule via email atÌýamcelligott@ut.edu.

Physical Wellness Online Resources

Sexual Health and Safety

Victim Advocacy

ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø is proud to offerÌývictim advocacyÌýservices to any student who has been the victim of a violent crime. The program is staffed with trained advocates who are designated by the Office of the Attorney General to provide victim services and work on-campus in student life. An advocate may be contacted during the fall and spring semesters through theÌývictim advocate hotline (813) 257-3900Ìýor by contactingÌýCampus Safety. During summer terms or between academic terms, advocates may be contacted solely through Campus Safety. You may always contact an advocate by emailingÌývictimadvocacy@ut.edu.

Sexual Health and Safety Online Resources

Alcohol and Other Drug Program

Institutional, local and international addiction, tobacco cessation and recovery organizationsÌýavailableÌýto the ÌÒñ«ÉçÇø community.