The mission of the NIRSA Natural High is to encourage participants to achieve their peak performance mentally, physically, and socially by offering positive, healthy alternative programming within the supportive environment of recreational sports.
The NIRSA Natural High is designed to offer healthy and other alternatives to alcohol and drug use by incorporating fitness and wellness into your life-style. NIRSA Natural High will promote healthy lifestyles by providing alternatives to negative societal pressures, by teaching participants how to incorporate health and wellness information into their lives. This can be achieved through lectures, sport activities, and fitness/wellness programs.
The University of Connecticut's Department of Recreational Services is proud of it's commitment to educate our community about healthy lifestyles through the NIRSA Natural High Program. This unique, proactive approach to healthy lifestyle alternatives integrates the development of innovative awareness programs with recreational sports.
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Physical Activity Weeks!
January 28th – April 11th
It pays to play with P.A.W.!
Physical Activity Weeks is an
incentive program that rewards
you for participating in
Recreational Services activities.
Register for the program at the front
desk of the SRF and learn how to earn. For each
activity that you complete you earn "P.A.W.
Points," which can be redeemed for cool prizes!
Activities that are eligible for P.A.W. Points
include SRF Workouts, BodyWise Classes,
Natural High Programs, UConn Outdoors Trips,
and Intramurals. Registration is required to
participate and collect points. Please see the
P.A.W. Program flyer and bulletin board for
complete details!
Workout 101
Tuesday, February 12th 1:00pm-3:00pm
Student Recreation Facility, 2nd Floor
This program is for anyone who wants to know
the fundamentals of a safe and well-rounded
workout routine. Learn the proper techniques for
using fitness equipment and build a workout that
will help you reach your fitness goals. Certified
Personal Trainers will be on hand to help with
any equipment related questions and workout
advice. Choose from sample routines that can
help you get started in the right direction. Take
our Fitness Myths quiz and you just might earn
some prizes! Valid SRF membership is required
to enter the facility. Proper workout attire is
required to participate.
Women in the Weight Room
Wednesday, February 13th
6:30pm-8:30pm Greer Field House
Athletics Weight Room
Register by Monday, February 11th
There are many well-known benefits of weight
training for women's health. Increased muscle
strength and endurance, reduced body fat,
increased metabolism, and greater bone mineral
density. So why are there so few women in the
weight room? This program is focused for
women to help break through the barriers and
misconceptions of using weight equipment as a
part of their workout routine. Lifting weights
should not be painful or intimidating, and
certainly will not give you "big & bulky" muscles.
Let us dispel these myths once and for all and
make the weight room and equipment a fun and
exciting part of your workout. Highly trained and
professional fitness staff will guide you through
the ins and outs of weights and machines in this
two-hour session. Proper workout attire is
required to participate. Limit 30 participants.
SUPERSIZE BODYWISE!
Friday, February 22nd
All Afternoon!
BodyWise and Natural High are going BIG to
celebrate National Recreational Sports and
Fitness Day! There will be special events,
programs, and a huge BodyWise class scheduled
at the SRF for everyone to get involved. It is a
day to celebrate fitness and fun! See event flyer
for details.
Husky-Thon
Saturday & Sunday
February 23rd- February 24th
Greer Field House
Husky-Thon at the University of Connecticut,
held every spring, brings
h u n d r e d s o f UC o n n
students together to
benefit the Children's
Miracle Network and the
Connecticut Children's
Medical Center. The money raised for the
Children's Medical Center will help enhance and
improve healthcare services for children in our
region. Started in the spring of 2000, this event
was created with the hope of a community
service project that would not only involve the
outside community, but also give back to them
as well. Our primary goal is to generate campus
involvement and to make the night exciting and
fun for all, while raising money to help children
in Connecticut. For more information, visit:
http://huskython.uconn.edu.
Fitness and Nutrition Fair
Tuesday, March 25th
5:00pm-8:00pm
Student Union
This event will focus on
everything you need to know
about fitness and nutrition. Get
the most out of your workouts and diet by
learning safe and smart ways to achieve your
personal goals. Stop by and chat with certified
personal trainers, registered dieticians, strength
and conditioning professionals, clubs, and fitness
& wellness programs on campus. Check out the
many ways to stay healthy and active here at
UConn. Don't miss healthy snacks, games and
prizes!
Handball Clinic
Wednesday, April 9th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SRF Courts
Try your hand at this fast paced court game that
requires speed and agility. We will discuss the
rules of the game and the techniques you need
to get started. Handball requires minimal
equipment and can be played on a variety of
courts either indoor or outside. After our skills
practice and rules clinic it will be time to get
"hands-on" and play a few pick up games. We
will provide protective eyewear for all
participants. Proper gym attire and footwear is
required to participate. Register at the SRF
Front Desk by Monday 4/7.
Physical Activities Weeks Ends
Friday, April 11th
Don't forget to cash in your P.A.W
Point Coins for prizes!
Redeem your P.A.W Coins at the P.A.W. Store
and pick your prizes. Friday, April 11th is the
last day you can collect P.A.W. points. The
P.A.W. Store will close for the semester on
Friday, April 25th so be sure to cash in your coins
prior to this day to collect your prize!
Adventure Race Sunday
April 13th Bicentennial Pond
Can you survive?
It is that time of year
again as we unleash the
2008 version of the UConn Adventure Race.
This event has become legendary for testing
racers with an unrivaled amount of sweat, mud,
mental and physical prowess. Reach for first place by paddling, running, crawling and
problem solving your way through our diabolical
course at Mansfield's own Bicentennial Pond.
Teams consist of three individuals and must be
co-rec. One non-member guest allowed per
team. The cost is $60 per team; $70 if the team
includes a non-member. This event is one of our
most popular, so register early.
Spring Weekend Dodgeball Tournament
Thursday, April 24th
6:00pm
Student Recreational Facility
Grab Spring Weekend by
the ball! Get ready for a
Thursday night of fun at
the Spr ing We e kend
Dodgeball Tournament.
Register early at the SRF
Front Desk to be
guaranteed a spot in the tournament. All teams
will be co-rec. There will be a mandatory
meeting for team captains prior to the event.
Compete for prizes and bragging rights by
dodging your way to victory! Register by April 21
Take-A-Hike
Saturday, April 26th
10:00am
Sleeping Giant State Park
Register by Monday, April 14th
This is a free spring day hike open to all UConn
students with a valid student ID. We will visit
one of Connecticut's most scenic State Parks,
Sleeping Giant in Hamden. Bring your camera or
binoculars because the views are guaranteed to
be spectacular! All participants should bring a
small daypack with snacks and beverages.
Stress Down Day
Thursday, May 1st
11:00am- 2:00pm
Towers Dining Hall
They're here! The semester is over, but now it is
time for Final Exams. Health Education,
Nutritional Services, Women's Center, and
Recreational Services team up to show you ways
to de-stress before finals! Learn to relax and stay
focused so you can do your best both physically
and mentally during a stressful exam week.
More information
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