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What is physical wellness?
What is physical wellness?
Physical wellness includes things like eating, moving your body, sleeping, and practicing good hygiene habits. Taking care of your physical health and well-being is crucial for a happy and fulfilling life. It's also important to avoid harmful habits and make responsible decisions, as well as prioritize adequate rest and seek medical assistance when necessary. By taking care of your physical health, you can improve your overall quality of life and feel better both physically and mentally.
For RISD students, making sure you're getting enough rest and taking breaks to move throughout the day and balancing work and wellness can be challenging, but making responsible decisions can help improve your overall quality of life and well-being.
Some questions you might ask yourself include:
Am I getting enough sleep? (Do I feel rested when I wake up)
Am I drinking enough water? (A good way to tell if you are hydrated is from the color of your pee. The more hydrated you are, the lighter and clearer your urine will be)
Am I eating enough food to sustain my body? (Meals and snacks throughout the day)
Am I sitting or standing too long? (Take breaks consistently)
Am I taking breaks throughout the day to fulfill the points listed above? (Finding time to eat, rest, move, and socialize throughout the day)
Am I working even if I am feeling sick or unwell? (It’s important to give your body time to recover when you aren’t feeling well)
Am I practicing safer sex? (Using STI prevention methods and getting tested regularly)
Am I practicing safe substance use? (Monitoring substance intake, utilizing harm reduction practices)
Do I receive medical care for prevention? (Annual check-ups for your body, your eyes, teeth, and necessary specialists)
On-Campus Resources
On-Campus Resources
Disability Support Services (DSS): DSS works with students (undergraduate, graduate and Continuing Education) with documented disabilities (cognitive/learning, psychological, and physical) that substantially limit one or more major life activities both short and long term, as defined by the ADA. They develop, arrange and provide appropriate accommodations that support student engagement with courses, programs, services, and facilities. Accommodations are determined by their staff on an individualized, case-by-case basis
Health Services: Health Services provides healthcare services to students in an ambulatory care setting, including RN triage for first aid/emergent care, acute care visits, and referrals to specialists. Comprehensive GYN care and STI testing are also available. Call 401 454-6625 to schedule an appointment
Student Fitness Center (SFC): is the on-campus gym located in the lower quad. It is accessible to all students and is open seven days a week
RISD Dining: RISD dining ensures every student has the same opportunity to be healthy and safe. If you have allergies, contact Maureen Young at myoung01@risd.edu or by calling 401 709-8508 to set up a meeting to discuss the specifics of your diet and a solution that works for you
Student Organizations: RISD has several sports student organizations and additional student organizations that can positively impact your physical wellness
Health Education and Promotion: Through events, workshops, and peer education, Health Education and Promotion (HEP) helps RISD students access the tools, skills, and knowledge for their physical wellness, including but not limited to healthy habits, alcohol and other drug education, and sexual and reproductive wellness.
Off-Campus Resources
Off-Campus Resources
Brown Athletics Facilities: As RISD students you will have access to Brown Facilities with your student ID
Brown University Relaxation Project (BURP): student volunteers dedicated to promoting stress relief and relaxation in the Brown community
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