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High-Intensity Conditioning Class Teaches Students Invaluable Skills

Health and Wellness

Kari Lewis

Jan 28, 2022

Kari Lewis Reflects on 33 Years with HES

Department of Health and Exercise Studies faculty member Kari Lewis retires after 33 years with NC State University. 
The Wellness and Recreation Center at night

Jan 15, 2022

Adverse Weather Announcement: Sunday, Jan. 16

Sunday, January 16, 2022 Updated: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022 Adverse Weather Announcement Wellness and Recreation recognizes the importance of safety for our users and staff while continuing to support fitness and wellness activities. Due to inclement weather, we are implementing our adverse weather plan for Sunday, January 16. Below are the hours of… 
The Wellness and Recreation Center at night

Dec 21, 2021

Work Out with the Wolfpack

If your New Year’s resolution is to focus more on fitness, the brand new Wellness and Recreation Center is a convenient, affordable option right on campus and offers a free 30-day trial for new members. 
Students in graduation robes watch fireworks at Carter-Finley Stadium during the Spring 2021 Commencement

Dec 21, 2021

Academic and Student Affairs Year in Review

Look back on some of the biggest headlines, most inspiring stories and incredible gifts to enhance student life in 2021. 
Hannah Williams and other students in referee uniforms lined up on a grassy field

Dec 6, 2021

Earning Her Stripes

Wellness and Recreation student employee Hannah Williams (integrative physiology and neuroscience '22) will be a referee for the national flag football tournament in Round Rock, Texas in January 2022. 
Renee Harrington headshot

Nov 22, 2021

Harrington Presents to NASA for Journey to Wellness Program

Created in 2020 by the NASA Health Promotion Wellness and Fitness Program, the Journey to Wellness program aims to generate positive change in the health and well-being of the NASA community. The program consists of monthly events which feature high-quality presentations on health-related topics that help people effectively manage pandemic-related strains on working life, specifically,… 
Image to show an empty dance studio

Nov 22, 2021

New Faces and New Spaces in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies

In Fall 2021, the Department of Health and Exercise Studies was fortunate to welcome three new full-time faculty members to the department. 
Jerick Garrett in a black NC State jacket and Adidas hat

Nov 12, 2021

Concepts Outside of the Classroom

HESF 107 - Run Conditioning student Jerick Garrett utilizes concepts he’s learned in class to promote healthy habits for teenagers at group home. 
The outside of Holmes Hall, where the Disability Resource Office is located

Oct 18, 2021

Get to Know the Disability Resource Office

The Disability Resource Office assists more than 2,000 NC State students with a wide range of disabilities, the majority of which are not visible. 
Renee Harrington and her students do pushups during class

Oct 12, 2021

High-Intensity Conditioning Class Teaches Students Invaluable Skills

Taught by Lecturer Renee Harrington, HESF 113, or High-Intensity Conditioning, teaches students how to lead healthier lives through proper exercise and wellness techniques.