Interested in getting active? The Physical Activity Counselling (PAC) service are free to all students, faculty, and staff who are insufficiently physically active and/or want to increase their enjoyment of physical activity. To register for free PAC, please send us an e-mail at [email protected] and we will match you with a counsellor as soon as possible.
A healthy and active campus
An employee initiative for employees to organize and promote on-campus activities that allow employees to stay healthy and active.
Our objectives聽
- Organize and promote on-campus activities that contribute to employee well-being
- Act as the on-campus voice promoting physical and mental health
- Increase the number of employees who take advantage of on-campus facilities and services to stay healthy and active
Pedometer Challenge: Step out of the office and get moving May 12-18!
Here is how to participate:
1. Gather participants to join your team (we suggest 10 participants per team, but you may have more or less; it鈥檚 up to you);
2. Come up with a team name;
3. As captain, send the name of your team and the preliminary team members to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025;
4. From May 12 -18, 2025 (all 7 days!), collect your team鈥檚 average number of steps with a copy of your Team Form (all your steps throughout the day count, from when you wake to when you go to bed). You may use the steps conversion table for activities other than walking (such as cycling, swimming, etc.)
5. Submit your form to Elizabeth Dowden ([email protected]) by Wednesday, May 21, 5 p.m.
Physical activity counselling
Network of champions聽
Champions take part in monthly committee meetings and/or promote the initiatives and activities within their units. To become a champion or for more information on how to get involved, contact Benoit Lefebvre at [email protected]
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Gym membership
Get your gym membership and work out at your convenience at the Montpetit Fitness Centre or at the Minto Sports Complex Health and Lifestyle Centre.
Employee only classes!
Looking for a way to squeeze in some much needed exercise in your overly packed day? Join an employees only classes or our lunchtime group fitness class, part of the all-inclusive membership.
Employee hours
From September to April, take advantage of the employee hours in the Montpetit Fitness Centre between 12 pm and 1 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the academic year.
