Bringing the EIM mission to college and university campuses around the world
Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health. EIM-OC encourages faculty, staff and students to work together toward improving the health and well-being of the campus community by:
- Making movement a part of the daily campus culture
- Assessing physical activity at every student health visit
- Providing students with the tools necessary to strengthen healthy physical activity habits that can last a lifetime
- Connecting university health care providers with university health fitness specialists to provide a referral system for exercise prescription.
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EIM On Campus (EIM-OC) launched its renewal and recognition program in 2014. Renewal was created to capture current data and information on participating campuses and recognition was made to honor campuses for their participation and engagement in EIM. Schools earn Gold, Silver or Bronze status based on their activities related to physical activity promotion, education and EIM integration into campus health services. Recognition provides an opportunity for campuses to enhance their image as a healthy academic environment and highlight their commitment to creating a culture of wellness.
- Bronze – promote physical activity (PA) on campus
- Silver – provide PA education/guidance
- Gold – implement routine PA assessment and promotion in campus health
Make sure to gather proof using the EIM-OC Recognition Levels file as guidance, as well as being aware of the current leadership team policies in the action guide. Without proper documentation and abidance of current leadership team policies, renewal and/or a recognition level will not be awarded.
Support for the Exercise is Medicine® Initiative is provided by:
