Mountaineers Move
Improving mental health and physical activity in a virtual campus community
Improving mental health and physical activity in a virtual campus community
Project Leader: Miriam Leary
Department/Unit: Division of Exercise Physiology
The Division of Exercise Physiology (EXPH) partnered with the American College of Sports Medicine to improve mental health and physical activity in a virtual campus community. The aim is to create a culture of well-being and enriched quality of life by offering free, accessible exercise classes that can reduce barriers to exercise and motivate campus community members to begin or continue a physical activity program.
The group created a YouTube channel that shares exercise training and health promotion videos, as well as an affiliated website. They also launched the “5% Healthier” program that provides free, personalized, one-on-one remote/virtual exercise coaching to WVU faculty and staff. Sign up now for the fall program!