Want to challenge yourself to make a lifestyle change? Register for one of our wellness challenges and start working toward a healthier you.
Spring 2023 Challenges
Goal Getter Challenge
- Program dates: Monday, January 23 – Friday, January 27
- Registration deadline: Thursday, January 19
With a new year comes new opportunities. Many of us will set goals and resolutions and Wellness and Recreation wants to help you accomplish them. The Goal Getter Challenge is designed to give you the resources and tools you need to achieve your goals!
Prize
One winner will be randomly selected from those that complete each day of the challenge and will receive a self-care kit including an essential oil diffuser!
Benefits of Goal Setting
Goal setting gives you direction and helps prioritize what is important. It also provides motivation and a sense of control over your future. While you work toward your goals, you gain a sense of purpose in your life and when you accomplish your goals, you acquire a sense of personal satisfaction.
Wellness and Recreation Programs to Assist in your Goal Setting:
- Work with a Wellness Coach: Wellness Coaching is designed with you in mind. Your coach will help you identify your holistic wellness goals, including for your well-being, academics or personal life, and develop a set of strategies to ensure you reach those goals. One of the greatest benefits of working with a coach is that you will receive the support and accountability you need to succeed in reaching your goals.
- Work with a Personal Trainer: Personal Training takes an individualized approach to ensure you get the most out of your program in a variety of disciplines. Our nationally-certified personal trainers take a science-based approach to develop safe and effective programs tailored to your needs, goals and interests.
- Check out Get Involved: Get Involved is a great resource for those looking to try new things or build community.
Wolf Walks Challenge
- Program dates: Monday, February 6 – Sunday, March 5
- Registration deadline: Friday, February 3
Walking has the lowest dropout rate compared to other forms of physical activity and is one of the simplest, positive behavior changes you can make to impact your health. We encourage you to get moving, motivate your teammates and continue your journey through this four-week program and beyond.
Overview:
This challenge is open to DASA faculty and staff only.
- Register by Friday, February 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.
- Teams: Teams may consist of 3-10 participants. If your team has less than 3 participants, please contact us and we will work to combine teams!
- Process:
- Record step totals daily, Monday – Sunday:
- Individuals will add up daily totals to obtain a weekly total, and will then submit the weekly total to their team captain.
- Team captains will submit all weekly step counts on their team’s behalf no later than the following Tuesday (see dates below). Counts submitted after the deadline will not be recorded.
- Record step totals daily, Monday – Sunday:
- Prizes:
- The top three Individuals with the highest overall step total will be awarded a gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods. Winners will be announced at the DASA end-of-year awards.
| WEEK | SUBMIT TOTALS BY: |
|---|---|
| February 6 – 12 | February 13 |
| February 13 – 19 | February 20 |
| February 20 – 26 | February 27 |
| February 27 – March 5 | March 6 |
For any questions or concerns related to the DASA Wolf Walks Challenge, contact us at wellrec-wellnessoutreach@ncsu.edu.
Healthy Pack Nutrition Challenge
- Program dates: Monday, March 20 – Friday, March 31
- Registration period: Monday, March 6 – Sunday, March 19
Registration link coming soon!
The Healthy Pack Nutrition Challenge is a three-week challenge where you will learn to incorporate new foods into your meals and snacks, while staying accountable for reaching your goals. Participants will learn about healthy eating habits and be entered to win a variety of prizes.
Overview:
- Each week participants will receive an email outlining that week’s challenge, as well as tips and resources to help build balanced nutrition.
- Participants will track meals/snacks and reflect on their experience by submitting a weekly reflection form.
Weekly Focus:
- Week 1: Healthy Fats
- Week 2: Whole Grains
- Week 3: Fruits and Vegetables
Prizes:
- Each week one participant will be selected at random to win a Healthy Pack tote bag and giveaways.
- Two grand prize winners will be selected at random following the completion of the challenge.
- Note: Participants must submit a reflection each week to be eligible for the grand prize.
Resources:
For any questions or concerns, contact us at wellrec-wellnessoutreach@ncsu.edu.