Healthy UoN
Global Corporate Challenge - Half Way Report
Global Corporate Challenge - Half Way Report
We have reached the half-way point and at week 8 of the GCC and it is a very close race to the finish between the University of Newcastle and University of Wollongong.
- Total Steps = 301 462 844
- Total Distance (KM) = 192 936
- Daily Average Calories = 490
Steel City Challenge
University of Newcastle Step Average = 12145 steps
University of Wollongong Step Average = 12442 steps
Top Ten Most Improved Participants
| 1. Debra Holmquest | 6. Melanie Patfield |
| 2. Sharon Coleman | 7. Caroline Webb |
| 3. Vicki Kavanaugh | 8. Nadine Barry |
| 4. Karly Gardiner | 9. Karen Tryk |
| 5. Bruce Houley | 10. Donna Feeney |
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| The Wise Walkers Team | The Perambulators Team |
Training
Mindfulness Meditation
The course is an introduction to meditation. Mindfulness is a quality of consciousness found to promote health and well-being. Participants will practice mindfulness meditation, learn about the key aims of meditation and how it can be used in daily life.
Date: Five weeks beginning 5th August
Time: 12 - 1pm
Venue: Auchmuty Library, L417
Managing Menopause
Our presenter for this course is Dr Carolyn Hackworthy from the University Health Service. Dr Hackworthy has a specific interest in women's health. The course will cover: management of menopause symptoms, diet and exercise tips and treatment available. There will be plenty of time for questions so please come along and ask as much as you like. A light lunch will be provided.
Date: 2nd August
Time: 12 - 1pm
Venue: RW221
