Healthy Living
University Medical Resources
Campus Recreation Facilities and Programs
The university recently opened two new recreation facilities on campus. The Adventure Recreation Center (ARC), home of the new Outdoor Adventure Center, opened on West Campus winter quarter 2005. That summer, the new Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) opened on central campus near Ohio Stadium. These new facilities feature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, activity spaces, and locker room facilities. The ARC and RPAC both have unique features, including two indoor turf fields and a 35-foot climbing center in the ARC, while the RPAC features five new pools, an indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, and a new campus dining option.
For more information on membership opportunities, facility features, and programs, please visit ohiostaterecsports.org.
Fitness Center Discounts
As part of the Your Plan For Health initiative, Ohio State University faculty and staff have the opportunity to join a number of Ohio fitness centers at discounted rates. Employees must present proof of employment when they enroll.
See a complete listing of Ohio fitness centers that offer a discounted rate for Ohio State employees. View the Lose Weight/Get Fit page and click on the fitness center discounts chart.
Annual Fairs
At the annual Wellness Fair, over 90 vendors offer refreshments, health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing, chair massages, reflexology, exercise program consults, and many other services.
The yearly Hidden Benefits Fair showcases many services available to Ohio State faculty and staff. Each year features unique free giveaways and items for sale at a discounted price.
Both events are free and open to all faculty and staff.
University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program is a confidential counseling service for OSU employees and their families experiencing some form of personal or work related distress that can interfere with work performance. All University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program counselors are independently licensed behavioral health professionals with years of experience and a commitment to the university community.
OSU Faculty and Staff Wellness
The Ohio State University Faculty and Staff Wellness Program offers a personalized approach to healthy living. This program will improve the health status and quality of life in our university community by assisting individuals in reducing their health risks through assessment, education, goal setting and referrals. Program evaluations will demonstrate increased morale and productivity and a reduction in health care related costs. For more information on OSU Faculty and Staff Wellness please visit osumhcs.com.
