Physical Wellness
Strength is not gained overnight; it is cultivated over time.”
-David Shaw
Optimal physical wellness is more than just the absence of disease. Physical wellness encompasses a variety of healthy behaviors including adequate exercise, proper nutrition, and abstaining from harmful habits such as drugs and alcohol. It means learning about and being able to identify symptoms of disease, getting regular medical checkups, and protecting yourself from injuries and harm. Once these behaviors are satisfied, you will be well on your way to achieving favorable physical wellness. Developing such healthy habits today will not only add years to your life, but will enhance the enjoyment and quality of those years.
Tips for optimal physical wellness:
- Exercise daily
- Get adequate rest
- Use seat belts, helmets, and other protective equipment
- Learn to recognize early signs of illness
- Practice safer sex, if you are sexually active
- Eat a variety of healthy foods
- Control your meal portions
- Stop smoking and protect yourself against second-hand smoke
- Use alcohol in moderation, if at all
Physical Wellness at UND
Student Health Services
ADAPT Peer Educators, Office of Substance Abuse Prevention
All Around Fitness Center (Bek Hall)
Campus Escort Service
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
UND Dining Services
Healthy UND Walking Trails
Safety Office
Healthier U- Student Health Promotion Office
University Counseling Center
UND Wellness Center
Women’s Center
Physical Wellness at the Wellness Center
Fitness Services
Nutrition
RecSports
Physical Wellness beyond UND
CDC website
US Department of Health and Human Services
Community Violence Intervention Center 24 hr Crisis Line
North Dakota Tobacco QUITLINE
Food and Nutrition Information Center
Real Age
Men’s Health