A. Definition:

Intellectual: Intellectual wellness refers to our understanding of items relating to nutrition, tobacco-use, obesity, exercise duration, disability support services, student health plans, vaccination information, flu facts, personal counseling, sleep, and relaxation.

Nutrition: It is important that you understand what types of food you should be eating each day, including portion size, caloric intake and expenditure, and how often you should be eating each day.

Exercise: Many people make the mistake of thinking they do not have time to exercise; however, exercising 30 minutes per day, three days per week is achievable for everyone. Think about your free time and what you do during this time. Manage your time so that exercise is part of your regular routine, and get an exercise partner for accountability. Counter the “excuses” of not exercising with positive thoughts about the benefits you are providing to your body through exercise, and set achievable goals.

Disabilities: Students with certain types of disabilities often think that exercise and recreation is not something in which they can participate. Each semester we work closely with all students to ensure they feel comfortable and secure in the Student Wellness Center. Our expert staff will work directly with all students and demonstrate various ways they can exercise, regardless of disability.

Counseling: Understanding the role of counseling versus “labeling” counseling as a negative aspect of wellness is essential to overall Developmental Wellness. Counseling can range from test-taking anxieties to relationship issues. The professional staff at the Counseling Center can talk to you about depression, stress management, time management, self-esteem, and other issues to help you better identify and understand challenges that you may be facing as a college student. However, it is imperative that you seek this counseling when needed and educate yourself about the topics involved in the Counseling Center and ways they may be able to assist you.

B. Resources:

Disability Support

Facts Regarding Obesity

Flu Facts

How Often Should I Exercise

Personal Counseling

Nutritional Support

Statistics Regarding Tobacco Use

Sleep and Relaxation

Tobacco Cessation Support

Vaccination Information

C. University Departments:

Counseling Center

Disability Support Services

Wellness Center

Vinson Health Center