Health and Wellness

Dec 14, 2020

Finding Gratitude During COVID-19

Showing simple forms of gratitude can help overall health and well-being. 

Dec 10, 2020

HES Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Keane

Kristen Keane '13 talks about the impact of the Department of Health and Exercise Studies program's outdoor leadership minor on her student experience and her current job as a course director and lead instructor at North Carolina Outward Bound School. 

Dec 7, 2020

Nutrition Grad Finds Ways to Promote Wellness, from Virtual Reality to YouTube

A passion for food and fitness motivates Yue “Gabby” Xiong. 

Nov 19, 2020

Coaching Education Students Learn Lifelong Lessons

Students and alumni in Health and Exercise Studies' coaching minor reflect on their experiences in the program. 

Nov 5, 2020

HES Alumna Never Stops Exploring

Alyssa Stroker '20 reflects on some of her favorite memories and adventures in NC State's Health and Exercise Studies program and its outdoor leadership minor. 

Oct 22, 2020

Love is an (Outdoor) Adventure

NC State alumni Will Ericson and Keela Kennedy met in the Department of Health and Exercise Studies' Intro to Adventure Education course. The couple got engaged in September, so their next adventure together is marriage. 

Oct 8, 2020

HES Student Raises the Bar for at-Home Fitness

During quarantine, Jakub Sciora combined the skills he learned in textiles engineering and health and exercise studies to create his own home workout equipment. 

Oct 8, 2020

Taking Steps Toward a Better You

Getting in a workout routine can be difficult. Learn how walking provides endless benefit to staying active. 

Aug 12, 2020

Self Care: What It Is and What It Is Not

Learn the importance of self-care and some misconceptions around the practice. 

Jun 19, 2020

Above and Beyond: Student Employees Earn Special Scholarship for Commitment to Wellness

Two Wellness and Recreation student employees share their passion for giving back—and were recognized with a special scholarship for their efforts.