Physical Health
QUEEN’S IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF STAFF THROUGH A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES AND INITIATIVES.
Whatever your age, there's strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life.
People who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing many long-term or chronic conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers.
Queen's provides a variety of healthy lifestyle initiatives and resources to support our staff, including on-site fitness facilities, health screenings and menopause support.
You can stay updated with the latest events and sessions through the Wellbeing Calendar. Booking details and event updates are also included in the weekly Staff Round Up newsletter.
Supporting your physical health
Active Campus Programme
Enhance your physical wellbeing
The Active Campus Programme is designed to offer a wide range of activities for staff, students, and the wider community, helping everyone find their own path to fitness and connection. Whether staff are looking to stay active, improve your health, or simply have fun, our programme has something for everyone.
Queen's 5K
Improve your fitness levels
The Queen’s 5K is an annual event organised in partnership with the Active Campus Team at Queen’s Sport. It’s designed to encourage physical activity and promote a healthier, happier workforce. The event offers staff a fun and supportive way to engage in fitness, regardless of their current fitness level.
Lunchtime Physical Activity Classes
Stay active and energised during lunchtime
Delivered by Queen’s Sport, the University offers lunchtime physical activity classes suitable for all ages/genders and levels of fitness. There are four programmes a year; Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn, running for 6 or 12 weeks.
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Campus Run
Boost physical health and connect with others
The University continues to reinforce its commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles with the Campus 5k Run. It is a great opportunity for staff to get active in a fun and friendly environment. We meet every Wednesday outside the PEC at 1.15pm. The run is open to everyone regardless of fitness levels. Whilst the maximum distance is 5k, shorter routes are available. Registration is not required.
Contact the Wellbeing Team for further information.
Spotlighting our staff
BLOG: Supporting our staff: Queen’s Menopause and Fertility Treatment Leave
“These topics, which for too long have been taboo and associated with stigma, are now becoming mainstreamed in conversations about workplace, wellbeing and culture.”
Read Heather, Conor and Karen's blog here
Pedometer Challenge
Track steps and boost fitness
Every year, Queen’s University staff take part in the Annual Pedometer Challenge. This can be done as an individual or as part of a team. Every year, the University partners with a different charity or organisation to raise funds. It is a fun and easy way for you to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. It is also an opportunity to help the environment by improving your carbon footprint and ditching the car or bus and walking to work.