wellness – Zilber College of Public Health /publichealth/tag/wellness/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:23:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 FitWell Fall Course Open Enrollment starts May 2 /publichealth/event/fitwell-fall-course-open-enrollment-starts-may-2/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8992 Movement matters. Learn new skills and reduce stress with 51ÁÔĆć FitWell - Fitness, Wellness and Sport courses. Offered in 16 week and 8 weeks or less in-person, online and in a hybrid format.

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Have a fantastic fall with FitWell Courses! Learn new skills and reduce stress with more than 56 undergraduate courses offered by 51ÁÔĆć FitWell courses. There is something for everyone, featuring fitness, wellness and sport courses.

Get active, creative, strategic, mindful, competitive and adventurous with courses like Muay Thai kickboxing, cooking, bowling, yoga, basketball, scuba, rock climbing and more.

FitWell Courses can easily fit into a busy schedule. Offered in 16 weeks and 8 weeks or less in-person, online and in a hybrid format.

FULL Semester: September 2 – December 14
16 weeks // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 9.

EARLY: September 2 – October 24
8 weeks or less // Sign-up before August 1. Enrollment closes September 3.

MIDTERM: October 26 – December 12
7 weeks or less// Sign-up before October 1. Enrollment closes October 28.

Explore the for available courses. Check the Fall and for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at 51ÁÔĆć.

Undergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Fall and Spring. Credits are applied toward GPA.

Add courses to your PAWS cart. Register starting Saturday, May 2.
Register early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before classes start.ĚýĚý

Find more details at FitWell’s website. ĚýRegister via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.

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FitWell Summer courses start June 1 /publichealth/event/fitwell-summer-courses-start-june-1/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8983 Have FUN! Take UW-Milwaukee FitWell Summer courses to reduce your stress while earning 1-2 undergraduate elective credits.

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Summer is sizzling with fun FitWell courses. Hit the sand for in-person Beach Sports. Catch some waves for in-person Sailing. Stay active with Running, Physical Conditioning, Yoga or Bowling (all online). Reduce stress and improve focus with several online Meditation courses. 1- or 2- elective credit courses are offered in person or online. Undergraduate credits are applied toward GPA.

Explore the FitWell Summer 2026 PDF Catalog of available courses.
Open Enrollment starts April 4.

  • Early: June 1 – June 27 (4 weeks) / 1 online course
  • Early: June 1 – July 11 (6 weeks) / 3 online courses
    Enrollment closes June 3.

 

  • Midterm: June 15 – July 25 (6 weeks) / 2 online courses
    Enrollment closes June 17.

 

  • June 29 – August 8 (6 weeks) / 2 online & 2 in-person courses
  • June 29 – August 22 (8 weeks) / 1 online course
    Enrollment closes July 1.

Find more details at FitWell’s website. ĚýRegister via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.
Register at least 3-4 weeks before the start of classes.

Check the Summer for an up-to-date official listing of all classes offered at 51ÁÔĆć.

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FitWell Spring Midterm 7 week Courses Start March 30 /publichealth/event/fitwell-spring-midterm-7-week-courses-start-march-30/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8673 Learn new skills and reduce stress with 51ÁÔĆć FitWell - Fitness, Wellness, Sport courses. 7 week session in-person, online or in a hybrid format.

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Explore fun, activity-based undergraduate electives to boost wellness and balance academic life.

Be active, creative, strategic, mindful, competitive and adventurous with so many courses like Tennis, Off-Road Bicycling, Pickleball, Fitness Walking, and in-person Cooking.

Midterm Courses: March 30 – May 13. All undergraduate students can enroll in the 1- and 2-credit courses offered in-person, online, or hybrid.

Explore the of available courses for at-a-glance charts of courses with dates, times, locations and course numbers. Check the Ěýfor up-to-date information.

Register early to save your spot – at least 3-4 weeks before courses start. Enrollment closes Wednesday, April 1.

Undergraduate students pay no additional tuition if total credits are between 12 and 18 during Spring and Fall, and credits are applied toward GPA.

Find more details at FitWell’s website. ĚýRegister via PAWS or Stellic, and select “FitWell” under subject. Search for a class title under keyword.

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Winter Wake-Up Yoga /publichealth/event/winter-wake-up-yoga-2026/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8747 Join us for free Winter Warm-up Yoga (inside) during Winter Welcome week. Grab your friends and your mat for some good vibes and mindful movement.

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Start your winter semester by connecting with your campus community.

Led by FitWell’s Yoga Instructor, Colleen Kehoe, we’ll flow through a series of accessible poses to wake up our bodies and minds. This 45-minute session will guide you through a series of sun salutations, strengthening poses and energizing breathwork.

No need to be a seasoned yogi—this class is for all levels of 51ÁÔĆć students and is the perfect way to kickstart your day. Grab your friends and your mat for some good vibes and mindful movement.

Bring your 51ÁÔĆć ID, a yoga mat or towel and a bottle of water.ĚýArrive 10-15 minutes early to check in and complete your liability and photo/media release waivers on your mobile device. There will be a limited number of yoga mats available.

Co-sponsored by Student Health and Wellness (SHAW),Ěý51ÁÔĆć College of Community Engagement and Professions and FitWell.

*All are welcome. Space is limited to 30 51ÁÔĆć students. RSVP toĚý.
Pre-registration closes on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 3 pm. Walk-ins welcome depending on availability.*

This class is located in Northwest Quadrant, building D, 3835-3845. Take the green elevators.

For more information, or to request accommodations, please email cynthiaa@uwm.edu.

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Color Me Confident! /publichealth/event/color-me-confident/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000 /publichealth/?post_type=tribe_events&p=8521 Join us at Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity! We'll have coloring sheets, stickers and treats. Bring a friend!

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Join us during Body Acceptance Week 2025 for Color Me Confident!—a celebration of self-love, creativity and body positivity!

What to Expect:

  • Coloring Station featuring affirmations and empowering designs. Take your coloring sheets home!
  • Create-Your-Own stickers to express your unique style.
  • Treats to fuel your artistic flow.
  • Instagram Challenge: Show off your masterpiece and tag to spread the positivity!

Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a relaxing way to celebrate your body, this event is for every body. Come color, connect and celebrate what makes you confidently you.

Look for the FitWell tables in the Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on the first floor of the Golda Meir Library. All are welcome.

FITWELL is Courses that Move me!
“FitWell” – Fitness • Wellness • Sport. The program promotes individual health, well-being and skill-building through fun and engaging 1- and 2-credit courses. From yoga to scuba to sports to workouts, we have a wide range of undergraduate courses available in-person, online and hybrid. Courses are offered 16-weeks, 8-weeks or less. uwm.edu/fitwell

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