INTRODUCTION

The UWI Moves programme is an initiative designed not only to elevate the health and fitness of our staff and students, but also their mental and psychosocial wellbeing. Through the integration of a scheduled fitness programme into campus life, prospective participants are encouraged to register for sessions that are suitable for them. Thereby creating a holistic environment that supports and promotes personal well-being, physical fitness, and sustainable development goals. The particular benefits of the programme are as follows:

Physical Fitness

• Improve cardiovascular and respiratory systems;
• Increase muscle strength and endurance; 
• Manage weight;
• Improve balance, coordination, and flexibility; 
• Reduce risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes; 
• Improve sleep, brain function, and health.

Mental Wellness

• Improve mood; 
• Increase energy levels;
• Improve psychological wellbeing; 
• Increase self-confidence and self-esteem.

OBJECTIVES

Among the campus community, The UWI Moves Programme seeks to:

1. Encourage staff and students engagement in physical activity;
2. Promote of a healthy lifestyle;
3. Provide training opportunities for students in health and sports science programmes, who must conduct exercise/community health-based practicums;
4. Enhance mental wellness;
5. Support academic and professional success by reducing health-related barriers; and
6. Provide physical fitness activities to staff, students, and respective members wellbeing at an economical and effective cost.

PROGRAMME ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The UWI Mona community, which is inclusive of staff, students, and affiliates are encouraged to participate in the UWI Moves programme. All interested individuals must follow the necessary steps to ensure proper seamless registration, and enrolment, in the programme’s activities.

1.   Registration and Required Documentation

Interested members are required to complete a formal registration and waiver forms. These forms solely request general participants’ information that are required by the Data Protection Act and are only intended for registration, potential salary deduction consent, indemnity to liability, and research purposes, respectively.

Required forms for registration and insurance liability indemnity processes are:

1. UWI Moves Registration and Consent Form
2. UWI Moves Waiver Form

Please submit completed forms to the Human Resource Management Division - OSH Unit.

2.   Bursary Cashier or Salary Deduction Payments

Upon completion of the aforementioned forms, individuals are required to make monthly payments based on the participant category and can be paid as follows:

• Staff: $1,000 monthly or $500 per fortnight (payroll deductions available)
• Students: $500 per month

• UWI Affiliates: $2,000 per month

3.   Baseline Health Assessment

Before engaging in any fitness exercises, participants must undergo a mandatory health screening to evaluate their baseline health and fitness levels. This assessment ensures that fitness activities are aligned with the individual's health status and safety requirements.

Further, the data collected will not only indicate individual fitness levels but also support research efforts to measure the programme’s long-term impact in preventing or reducing chronic health conditions on the Mona Campus.

Participants will be required to complete an annual health assessment to monitor progress overtime.

The baseline health assessment will include the following measures:

• Blood sugar levels
• Blood pressure
• Body Mass Index (BMI) 

Health assessments will be conducted at the Sports Medicine Clinic, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Medical Sciences Building.  Assessment days: Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 am and 2:30 - 3:00 pm and Thursdays 2:30 - 3:00 pm

4.   Bring receipt, water, towel and fitness mat to your session.

Venue: UWI Mona Bowl

REGISTER NOW!

For further information about the programme, contact the OSH-Unit at 8124 / 8217 or email kadian.morris02@uwimona.edu.jm