Fit and Phat
A Wellness Program for UNCG Women Students of Color
Dates and Times to be Determined
What is Fit and Phat? Fit and Phat is a 8-week program designed to give women of color a culturally
competent place to become more educated about health and wellness. This program
will integrate both educational sessions and exercise helping to adopt healthy,
active lifestyles while attending college. By addressing the sociocultural
components of wellness, and needs of minority women at UNCG, we hope to see
these women become advocates for their own health.
Why Fit and Phat?
One of the most important reasons for women of color to be more active is the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) in these women are three to five times higher than the general US
population (ACSM, 2008). People of any culture who are physically active are less likely to develop CAD. Differences
in cultures can sometimes limit physical activity. Communities that can break down these barriers and find ways to
accommodate different cultural exercises and activities can become healthier.
Program Objectives
- Discuss cultural barriers of regular exercise specific to women of color
- Identify risk factors of cardiovascular disease and the increased risk of this group
- Encourage healthy habits to prevent risk factors for cardiovascular disease
- Develop strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Identify community resources to help participants stay active
Who is eligible to participate
- Be a current UNCG student
- Be a woman of color (African, Asian, Latino or Native American)
- Not currently physically active
Meetings
- Group Session:............Monday
- Group Workout:...........Wednesday
- Time:.........................8:00pm - 9:00pm
- Fitness Assessment:.....Scheduled during first session
- Buddy Workout:...........Once weekly based on your schedule and partner (2nd half only)
- Where:.......................Student Recreation Center
- Program Fee:...............$50 (You are eligible to receive a 50% refund upon successful
....................................completion of the program)
Group Session: Participants should come prepared to engage in open discussions and educational activities. Each session will assist participants in planing a safe, culturally sensitive and realistic wellness program.
Group Workout: Participants will engage in 1 hour of physical activity. Activities include, but are not limited to, dance aerobics, fitness walking, Zumba and Pilates.
Buddy Workout: Will begin during the 2nd half of the program and is optional.
Fitness Assessment: This will include a series of measurements to evaluate body mass index (height and weight), resting heart rate and blood pressure, and body composition.
Policies: Participants should wear proper workout attire (i.e. shorts, sweatpants, t-shirts, tennis shoes, etc.) Absolutely no jeans, jean shorts, sandals and open-toe shoes of any kind. Bring a water bottle. Attendance is required.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
412 Student Recreation Center, PO Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
VOICE 336.334.5924
FAX 336.334.4017
EMAIL campusrec@uncg.edu