Still-WellBEING Student Wellness Program
Overview : Emotional : Environmental : Intellectual : Physical : Social : Spiritual : Vocational
OVERVIEW
What exactly is the Still-Wellbeing
Student Wellness Program?
This program uses the distinctive osteopathic philosophy of holistic medicine to encourage students to be mindful of their wellness and health throughout their academic studies at ATSU. In addition, it provides an atmosphere in which students can reach their maximum potential in mind, body, and spirit.
Why should you care about your overall wellness?
To give to others, a person must have their basic needs met. It is impossible to give what you don't have.
What are the components of the Still-Wellbeing Student Wellness Program?
There are seven components. Click on the links below to learn more about each one.
Perks to being a part of the Program
Students on the Missouri Campus receive free membership at the Thompson Campus Center and students on the Arizona Campus receive free membership at the YMCA located at the Campus. In addition, before participating, students receive a physical exam and fitness assessment at no charge.
Pre-participation Physical Examination
Physicians conduct the pre-participation physicals. The exam includes assessment of:
- Cardiovascular Risk
- Immunization
- Nutrition
- Complete History
- Musculoskeletal Examination
These exams are done annually at the beginning of the fall quarter. They last approximately one hour and are free. (If blood work is ordered, you will pay for it at cost.)
Fitness Assessment
These assessments include:
- Body fat analysis
- Flexibility
- Strength testing
- Agility
- VO2 Max estimate
- Sit up test
- Vertical jump
Fitness assessments are given twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.
Classes and Activities
There are lectures held several times a year that will allow you to learn about fitness.
The Still-Wellbeing Student Wellness Program Committee
A steering committee includes physicians as co-medical directors, faculty as researchers, and student affairs staff and students involved with assessments and programming. Interdisciplinary planning, implementation, and evaluation is a key factor in the successful growth, promotion, and acceptance of the wellness program among students, faculty, and administration.
Steering Committee Members:
Deepak Agarwal, OMS I
Jeff Alexander, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Adam Bennett, D2
Janet Bunch, Student Affairs Generalist
Michelle Chasse, Academic Coordinator
Rebecca Chow, Curriculum Coordinator, Year 2
Kassandra Cooper, OMS II
Lynda Crossgrove, Assistant Director – TCC
Melissa Eisenmann, Student Affairs
Ali Etemady-Deylamy, OMS II
Jim Farris, Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Jacqueline
Freeman, Learning Enrichment Advisor
Ron Gaber, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mary Greer, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Kelly Halma, Associate Professor, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Michelle Hamilton, OMS I
Susan Hillman, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Tom Hotvedt, Network Database Administrator
Deanna Hunsaker, Registrar
Cindy Kaye, Senior Executive Assistant, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
Jonathan Kirsch, Assistant Professor, SOMA
Dan Martin, Director – Wellness Programs
Art Matthews, Assistant Director-Student Resources
Jennifer McNeely, Learning Enrichment Advisor
Michelle Panico, Associate Director, ICSP
Fred Peterson, Chair, Physiology
Wendy Pinkerton, Director—Administrative Services
Beth Poppre, Assistant Vice President – Student Affairs
Eric Snider, Associate Professor, Neurobehavioral Sciences
Jeff Suzewits, Interim Dean, KCOM
Aarin Tunstall, Marketing Assistant
Thom Van Vleck, Counselor
Rupal Vora, Associate Professor, SOMA
Tonya Watson, Assistant Director, Human Resources
Margaret Wilson, Chair, Family & Community Medicine
If you
are interested in serving on the Committee and/or one of the teams, please contact:
Dan Martin
Director- Wellness Programs
dmartin@atsu.edu
660.626.2213
Beth Poppre
Coordinator, Arizona Campus, Still-Wellbeing Student Wellness Program
bpoppre@atsu.edu
660.626.6026
