| Wesleyan embraces wellness and provides a wide
variety of services and programs to maintain body and mind, and encourage
healthy habits for life. The
Davison Health Center provides a broad array of health services for your
student, from routine medical visits and laboratory testing to immunizations
to smoking cessation. You'll also find important information about mandated
health insurance and links for the University Health Plan.
The Office of Behavioral Health for Students (OBHS)
helps students deal with emotional health issues. Services include
individual counseling and programs on mental health topics of interest to
college-aged men and women.
WesWELL, the Office of Health Education, utilizes current health
promotion techniques to empower students to take active responsibility for
their own well-being and to support their academic success. The health
topics addressed by WesWELL through educational outreach include, but are
not limited to, alcohol, tobacco & other drugs, sexual health, sexual
assault, eating disorders, stress management, and more. The professional
staff and student Peer Health Advocates offer health promotion programs and
events, provide referrals to health resources, and maintain an extensive
website and in-house library. Non-credit classes in Yoga, Meditation, Kung
Fu, Tai Chi, Cardio Kickboxing, and more are also offered each semester for
a reasonable fee.
The Department of Physical Education provides the Wesleyan community with a
broad spectrum of opportunities for physical activity and fitness. This
broad-based program includes 29 intercollegiate varsity sports; a physical
education curriculum with an emphasis on lifetime skills; fitness
activities; and outdoor education. The program also includes club sports,
recreation activities and a comprehensive intramural program. Visit the
Athletics home page to access a wealth of information on these
opportunities and to view the facilities available to students. |