Supporting Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Kennesaw State University Employee Wellness is here to serve you! Our Employee Well-being Philosophy is to increase awareness of positive health behaviors, to motivate employees to voluntarily adopt healthier behaviors through providing opportunities and a supportive environment to foster positive lifestyle changes. We encourage mindful eating and research evidence-based health programs that support a holistic approach to physical & mental wellbeing.

Employees reaching their overall well-being goals benefit by:

  • Improving cardiovascular endurance
  • Improving muscular strength and endurance
  • Increasing flexibility
  • Maintaining an ideal body weight
  • Lowering cholesterol levels
  • Lowering blood pressure and resting heart rate
  • Preventing/managing diabetes
  • Improved mental health 
  • Improving quality of sleep
  • Reducing lower back pain
  • Improving self-esteem and body image
  • & much more!

Employee Well-Being Programs

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Health and well-being programs are offered to all KSU faculty and staff! These programs vary each semester and cover a variety of topics including nutrition, weight management, stress management and physical activity. Program details are promoted through the HR newsletter to all employees.

Be on the lookout for the next program offered!

Contact Us For More Information On Our Programs  HR Newsletter 

 


Diabetes Prevention Program

For more Information please fill out the form below.

 

Your KSU Employee well-being team is proud to be offering CDC's National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) to our staff, faculty, and spouses. This one-year small group program teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes, with the support of a lifestyle coach and research evidence-based curriculum from the CDC.

To be eligible for the program, you must:

  • Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater AND                  
  • Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test OR
  • Have a history of gestational diabetes OR

Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test


Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program 

Full Plate Living Healthy Eating Program

For more Information please fill out the form below.

 

Your KSU Well-being Team is here to support you on your journey to better health. Weโ€™re excited to invite you to learn about the Full Plate Living Healthy Lifestyle Program.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Full Plate Living is a free program by the non-profit Ardmore Institute of Health, certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. It teaches you how to eat a high-fiber diet for more energy, lower cholesterol, better blood sugar, and weight loss. The program focuses on small, achievable changes for big results. Participants have reported weight loss, increased energy, and improved confidence in making healthy food choices.

Full Plate Living is for you if you want to:

โœ”๏ธHave more energy
โœ”๏ธLose weight
โœ”๏ธSleep better
โœ”๏ธReduce risk of diabetes and heart disease
โœ”๏ธControl your blood sugar
โœ”๏ธFeel good


Easy to Understand and Fun to Follow No forbidden foods, no points to count, and no guilt or shame. Eating enough fiber from foods you love makes healthy eating easy.

Flexible Participation Option: Self-Paced Program with Optional Coach and Community Support: Complete lessons at your own pace, schedule coach sessions as needed, and join community support groups. Start the program whenever it works for  you.

 


Coaching Consultations

We are excited to offer well-being consults to support you in achieving your health and fitness goals. Your well-being team is here for you. Whether youโ€™re looking to improve your diet, get fitter, or find more balance in your life, we can help you build healthy habits that last.

Sign up for Wellbeing Consults

Why Schedule a Wellbeing Consult?

  • Nutrition Guidance: Learn how to make healthier food choices and set achievable nutrition goals.

  • Fitness Guidance: Stay active and motivated with helpful fitness tips.
  • Well-Being Program: Discover how to take full advantage of our well-being program.

  • Health Care Plan: Find ways to make the most of your health care plan.

Employee Well-Being Events, Programs & Workshops 

Join Us for a Walk and Talk with your Wellbeing Team!

Summer Walk and Talk Events!

We invite you to our Well-being Walk and Talk ๐Ÿšถโ€๐Ÿšถโ€ events to support each other and stay active. Connect with your co-workers, enjoy an energizing walk, promote your wellbeing, meet your wellbeing champions, and learn about our wellness programs designed to support a healthier lifestyle.

Kennesaw Campus-  

๐Ÿ—“ Date: Tuesday September 9th  
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 12:30p-1:00p
๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point:  Campus Green by KSU logo 

Marietta Campus-

๐Ÿ—“ Date:  Tuesday September 16th
๐Ÿ•’ Time:
12:30p-1:00p
๐Ÿ“ Meeting Point:
The Globe

๐Ÿ•’ Duration: Approximately 30 minutes.  You are welcome to join for as long or as little as you can. Whether you want to chat or simply enjoy the company, everyone is welcome.

Click HERE to register.

 Letโ€™s support each other and make our workplace a healthier, happier place! See you there! ๐Ÿ‘ฃ

     Join Us for Zumba Glow!

Get Ready to Dance at Zumba Glow, where fitness meets fun.

Get ready to dance the night away under neon lights, with glowing accessories and an electrifying playlist that will keep you moving and grooving! ๐ŸŽถ

๐Ÿ—“ Date: September 17th, 2025  
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 5:15 - 6:15 pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Employee Fitness Center

Why Zumba Glow?

  • Stress Relief: Dance your stress away and boost your mood.
  • Fitness Fun: Burn calories while having a blast.
  • Community: Connect with your co-workers and make new friends.
Sign Up For Zumba Glow!

     9/11 Stair Climb Tribute                        Challenge!

Join us the the Employee Fitness Center as we honor the lives lost and the the heroes of September 11th through a meaninful physical tribute. Every step counts, together!

We welcome all fitness levels and enourage particpation in a way that's meaninful and maneable for you. Whether you climb a few flights or many, your effort contributes to our collective tribute.

๐Ÿ—“ Date: Monday, September 11th
๐Ÿ•’ Time: 6am-7pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Employee Fitness Center

If the stair climber is unavailable or not your preferred choice, you can still participate using treadmills or steppers.

Tracking our Tribute:

We'll be adding up the total number of flights climbed by all particpants to see how many times together we can climb the tower.

Sign-Up Here