Office of Health Education & Promotion
The Department of Health Initiatives and Promotion works to enhance the overall health and well-being of our campus community through evidence-informed prevention efforts. By advancing a holistic and multidimensional view of wellness, we promote a culture of healthy behavior and choices that improve quality of life.
At FSC, staying well goes beyond checkups. Our Health Initiatives team offers programs, events, and resources that make it easier to build healthy habits—whether that means managing stress, getting active, or finding balance. We take a holistic and multidimensional approach to wellness, helping you life your best life.
Making Florida Southern Home
Offered by the Office of Health Education and Promotion, this is a 2-hour course designed to help freshmen students transition into college life and have a successful first year at Florida Southern. The course will guide you in formulating your own definition of a successful first year experience through a holistic wellness perspective. You'll learn critical skills and strategies while being given the opportunity to develop them, including engaging with the FSC community, creating a sense of belonging, increasing self- awareness and taking ownership of their own well-being.
Course Topics
- Transitioning into College Life: High School vs College years
- Overview of Holistic Wellness model & FSC Wellness Wheel
- Active Engagement and Fostering a Sense of Belonging on campus.
- Time Management and other Academic Skills
- Stress Management & Resiliency
- Healthy Habits: Physical Activity, Nutrition and Sleep Habits
- Communication
- Self-Worth, Purpose & Values Clarification
- Inclusivity
- Drug and Alcohol Use
- Financial and Occupational Literacy
Building Resilience
