Sport and Wellness Department
St. Mary’s University promotes healthy lifestyle choices for our students and encourages them to engage in a wide range of physical and wellness activities. Our athletics program is part of our Sport & Wellness Department.
What is Wellness?
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices towards a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness; it is a dynamic process of change and growth. “A state of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. “
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Feelings and coping effectively with stress
- Self care
- Relaxation
- Respect for our surroundings
- Harmony with and protection of earth
- Interactions with nature
- Successfully managing finances
- Do we spend more than we can afford?
- Planning for the future
- Open mind to new ideas and expanding knowledge
- Scholastic, Cultural, Community activities
- Enjoying your occupational endeavours
- Appreciating your contributions
- Fulfillment
- Maintaining a healthy body. Seek care when needed
- Exercise, Sleep, Eat well
- Perform social roles effectively, support network.
- Encouraging relationships with peers
- Intimate relationships with partners
- Develop a set of values that help you seek meaning and purpose.
- Can be represented in many ways, example through relaxation or religion
For more information on any of the dimensions or how to pursue wellness in a dimension please contact wellness@stmu.ca
Contact
Sport and Wellness Department Staff
Rhonda Thiessen
Fitness Centre Manager
rhonda.thiessen@stmu.ca
Coaching Staff
Cross Country Running Head Coach:
Donna Dixon
Office: C127A
(403) 816-0683
dixondm1@shaw.ca</a
Lightning Women’s Basketball Head Coach:
Steve Shoults
Office: C127A
(403) 998-3152
steve.shoults@stmu.ca
Lightning Men’s Basketball Head Coach:
Nathan Ruff
Office: C127A
(403) 606-9032
nathan.ruff@stmu.ca
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