Healthy Living
University Medical Resources
Campus Recreation Facilities and Programs
The university recently opened two new recreation facilities on campus. The Adventure Recreation Center (ARC), home of the new Outdoor Adventure Center, opened on West Campus winter quarter 2005. That summer, the new Recreation and Physical Activity Center (RPAC) opened on central campus near Ohio Stadium. These new facilities feature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, activity spaces, and locker room facilities. The ARC and RPAC both have unique features, including two indoor turf fields and a 35-foot climbing center in the ARC, while the RPAC features five new pools, an indoor jogging track, racquetball courts, and a new campus dining option.
For more information on membership opportunities, facility features, and programs, please visit recsports.osu.edu.
Fitness Center Discounts
As part of the Your Plan For Health initiative, Ohio State University faculty and staff have the opportunity to join a number of Ohio fitness centers at discounted rates. Employees must present proof of employment when they enroll.
See a complete listing of Ohio fitness centers that offer a discounted rate for Ohio State employees. View the fitness center discounts chart.
Annual Fairs
At the annual Wellness Fair, over 90 vendors offer refreshments, health screenings, including blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol testing, chair massages, reflexology, exercise program consults, and many other services.
The yearly Hidden Benefits Fair showcases many services available to Ohio State faculty and staff. Each year features unique free giveaways and items for sale at a discounted price.
Both events are free and open to all faculty and staff.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program is a confidential counseling service for OSU employees and their families experiencing some form of personal or work related distress that can interfere with work performance. All Employee Assistance Program counselors are independently licensed behavioral health professionals with years of experience and a commitment to the university community.
Your Plan for Health
Your Plan for Health (YP4H) is OSU’s preventive approach to providing faculty and staff with the tools that will empower them to become proactive in managing their own health. Through its collaborative partnership with The Ohio State University Health Plan, Inc. and the Ohio State Medical Center, YP4H’s primary focus is on helping faculty, staff and their families reach the healthiest state possible by offering programs and incentives for identifying and acting on health conditions, promoting cost-efficient medical plan choices based on individual needs, and taking control of health care spending. For more information on YP4H please visit YourPlanForHealth.com.
