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Campus Impact
CAMPUS IMPACT
Highlights
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• 2018/19 intramural survey key findings:
91%
OF PARTICIPANTS AGREE THAT THE PROGRAM PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR STRESS RELIEF
72%
OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT IT HELPED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS
97%
OF PARTICIPANTS REPORTED THAT THE PROGRAM PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY FOR STAYING HEALTHY AND BEING ACTIVE
Intramural Benchmark Survey
The intramural benchmark survey is administered to all UM students who participate in the intramural sports program. HIGHLIGHTS Did the program increase academic skills in the following areas: • Teamwork skills (77% agree) • Communication skills (73% agree) • Leadership skills (57% agree)
Did the program provide the following opportunities: • Staying healthy and active (97% agree) • Stress relief (91% agree) • Networking with other students (82% agree)
ADDITIONAL FINDINGS • 100% of students report having fun was an important part of their participation in the program • 96% of students would play intramural sports again • 72% of students said that participation in the program contributed to their academic success in university
Community Outreach Our facilities and programs are also available to the general campus and surrounding communities. We have an opportunity to impact these communities by creating and providing opportunities for them to be active so that they may live better. As part of our community outreach strategy, we offered a number of events that provided complimentary access to our facilities and programs and included our Mother’s and Father’s Day open house, UM Live Well @ Work Week and our bi-annual Free Week open house. Of the 738 people that registered for Free Week, 232 visited Recreation Services for the very first time.
FREE WEEK REGISTERED ATTENDANCE
UM Students 87
UM Faculty & Staff 76
UM Alumni 205
General Public 370
Total 738
Student Employment Students employed by Recreation Services develop leadership skills, build a sense of community, and enhance their professional development through practical and relevant applications that prepare them for the future. Recreation Services continues to be one of the largest student employers on campus. HIGHLIGHTS 45+ students were employed as supervisors, officials and scorekeepers with the Intramural Sports program working a combined total of approximately 2,200 hours Over 49 U of M students were employed as Customer Service Representatives working approximately 16,250 hours 13+ students were employed as Fitness Attendants in the Active Living Centre working aproximately 12,000 hours.
Registered Dietitans
Recreation Services brought on four registered dietitians in 2018/19 and started offering a variety of nutrtion services mid January. Each dietitian has completed a degree or their master and the Manitoba Partnership Dietetic Education Program. We sold 9 consultations and 2 follow-ups consultations in the first two months of the service being offered.
SERVICES Initial Consultation (60 min) $70 One of our Registered Dietitians will spend one-on-one time with you to review your current lifestyle goals and help you reach your full potential through nutrition.
Follow-up Consultation (45 min) $55 The next one-on-one session will be for 45 minutes at a reduce rate.
Meal Plans (60 min) You must first purchase and meet with a dietitian for an intial consultation before having a meal plan completed. After meeting with one of our Registered Dietitians a meal plan will be created specifically for you. The Dietitian will suggest which meal plan option is the best fit for you based on your needs, goals, and lifestyle.
Basic Meal Plan $110 | Premium Meal Plan $160 After creating your customized meal plan the Registered Dietitian will meet with you again to review the details and answer any questions you may have about your plan
NEW Active Learning Sessions
New active learning sessions combining fitness classes with presentations on the latest information in the field of health and nutrition were offered to members. The following ad was placed in the winter activity guide to increase awareness and encourage participation.
