Supporting Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Kennesaw State University Employee Wellness is here to serve you! Our Employee Well-being Philosophy is to increase awareness of positive health behaviors, to motivate employees to voluntarily adopt healthier behaviors through providing opportunities and a supportive environment to foster positive lifestyle changes. We encourage mindful eating and research evidence-based health programs that support a holistic approach to physical & mental wellbeing.

Employees reaching their overall well-being goals benefit by:

  • Improving cardiovascular endurance
  • Improving muscular strength and endurance
  • Increasing flexibility
  • Maintaining an ideal body weight
  • Lowering cholesterol levels
  • Lowering blood pressure and resting heart rate
  • Preventing/managing diabetes
  • Improved mental health 
  • Improving quality of sleep
  • Reducing lower back pain
  • Improving self-esteem and body image
  • & much more!

Employee Well-Being Programs

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Health and well-being programs are offered to all KSU faculty and staff! These programs vary each semester and cover a variety of topics including nutrition, weight management, stress management and physical activity. Program details are promoted through the HR newsletter to all employees.

Be on the lookout for the next program offered!

Contact Us For More Information On Our Programs  HR Newsletter 

 


Diabetes Prevention Program

For more Information please fill out the form below.

 

Your KSU Employee well-being team is proud to be offering CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to our staff, faculty, and spouses. This one-year small group program teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, with the support of a lifestyle coach and research evidence-based curriculum from the CDC.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater AND                  
  • Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test OR
  • Have a history of gestational diabetes OR

Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test


Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program 

Full Plate Living Info Session (Nutrition Awareness)

๐Ÿ“… Date: March 20th, & April 7, 2025
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 12  - 12:45 pm
๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point: Virtual Session
Sign Up For Our Full Plate Living Info Session

Your KSU Wellbeing Team is here to support you on your journey to better health. Weโ€™re excited to invite you to join the Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program information session!

If youโ€™re looking to start eating healthier but arenโ€™t sure where to begin, weโ€™ve got you covered. Full Plate Living makes it easy to add more whole, unprocessed fiber foods to the meals you already enjoy. Itโ€™s all about taking small steps that can lead to big health benefits.

In eight 50-minute sessions, youโ€™ll learn how to fill your plate with healthier choices and gain greater health by eating more whole, unprocessed fiber foods. More importantly, youโ€™ll discover 10 tools designed to help you along your journey. This program also helps you determine if youโ€™re ready to make changes and, if not, how to get ready.


Coaching Consultations

We are excited to offer well-being consults to support you in achieving your health and fitness goals. Your well-being team is here for you. Whether youโ€™re looking to improve your diet, get fitter, or find more balance in your life, we can help you build healthy habits that last.

Sign up for Wellbeing Consults

Why Schedule a Wellbeing Consult?

  • Nutrition Guidance: Learn how to make healthier food choices and set achievable nutrition goals.

  • Fitness Guidance: Stay active and motivated with helpful fitness tips.
  • Well-Being Program: Discover how to take full advantage of our well-being program.

  • Health Care Plan: Find ways to make the most of your health care plan.

Employee Well-Being Events, Programs & Workshops 

Join Us for a Walk and Talk with your Wellbeing Team!

April is Stress Awareness Month!

What better way to manage stress than by getting some fresh air and connecting with colleagues?

We invite you to join our Wellbeing Team for a relaxing Walk and Talk session. Itโ€™s a great opportunity to take a break, enjoy the outdoors, and discuss healthy coping strategies and improve our overall wellbeing.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Tuesday April 8th, 2025
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 12 - 12:30 pm 
๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point: Kennesaw Campus, Campus Green
๐Ÿ“… Date: Thursday April 17th, 2025
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 12 - 12:30 pm 
๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point: Marietta Campus, at the Globe

Whether you have tips to share or just want to listen and learn, everyone is welcome. Letโ€™s support each other and make our workplace a healthier, happier place! See you there! ๐ŸŒฟ

Join Us for Zumba Glow!

โ€œGlow and Let Go: Dance Your Stress Away!โ€

April is Stress Awareness Month, and what better way to shake off the stress than with a fun, high-energy Zumba Glow session? ๐Ÿ’ƒโœจ

๐Ÿ—“ Date: April 30, 2025  
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Employee Fitness Center

Get ready to dance the night away under neon lights, with glowing accessories and an electrifying playlist that will keep you moving and grooving! ๐ŸŽถ

Why Zumba Glow?

  • Stress Relief: Dance your stress away and boost your mood.
  • Fitness Fun: Burn calories while having a blast.
  • Community: Connect with your co-workers and make new friends.
Sign Up Zumba Glow!

Creating Healthy Habits

Are you ready to transform your life one small step at a time?

Join our engaging and interactive discussion on creating healthy habits. Learn how creating small, sustainable habits can lead to big improvements in your health and wellbeing. 

๐Ÿ—“ Date: March 24th, 2025
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 12 - 12:45 pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Virtual Session

Sign Up To Create Healthy Habits