Exercise is Medicine

Exercise is Medicine^® On Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:

• Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
• Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
• Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
• Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.

HU launched the EIM-OC program in the fall of 2023 and is currently recognized as a Bronze Level Campus. The initiative is implemented in collaboration by the Health Promotion and the College of Education Department of Kinesiology.

CURRENT EVENTS AND PROGRAMS AT HU

The Exercise Is Medicine – On Campus program is open to students, faculty, and staff in the HU community—in person or online! Anyone interested in increasing their knowledge and experience in exercise, developing goals and motivations, and working on a healthier well-being can join the EIM-OC Canvas group, Strava club, leadership team, and more.

There are several ways to participate in EIM-OC activities at HU. Make sure to tag #EIMOC and #HarrisburgU on social media!

A Few of Last Year’s Events

March: Lucky Charm 4-Miler
April: A Stroll on City Island
May: Setting SMART Goals
July: Harrisburg Mile
October: Walk & Roll Challenge

PRESIDENT DARR’S Proclamation

WHEREAS, October 2023 is Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month; and WHEREAS, all STUDENTS/
EMPLOYEES/MEMBERS are encouraged to speak with their health care provider about how physical
activity and exercise may improve their personal health or help treat or prevent numerous chronic
conditions, such as hypertension, cardiac disease and diabetes; and

WHEREAS, all health care providers are encouraged to talk to their patients about the
health benefits of regular physical activity and to strongly recommend that their patients
engage in appropriate exercise; and

WHEREAS, regular, moderate-intensity exercise has curative and protective health benefits;
and WHEREAS, the health benefits of physical activity and exercise have the power to
improve the quality of life for everyone; and

WHEREAS, a healthier populace means cost savings, greater participation in the workforce
and other benefits to society at large; and

WHEREAS, regular physical activity and exercise is indeed a powerful prescription,
with great potential to improve the health of all people everywhere; and

WHEREAS, the American College of Sports Medicine and ORGANIZATION call on health care
organizations, health care professionals, regardless of specialty, to assess, to advocate for, and to
review every patient’s physical activity program during every comprehensive visit;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Eric D. Darr, Ph.D.,
President of Harrisburg University of Science and Technology,

hereby proclaim October 2023 as
EXERCISE IS MEDICINE® ON CAMPUS MONTH

at THIS INSTITUTION and encourage all STUDENTS/EMPLOYEES/MEMBERS to participate in
activities and observances relating to Exercise is Medicine® On Campus Month in the interests of
better health and quality of life for all.

Eric D. Darr, President
DATED THIS 12th DAY OF October, 2023