KPU Sport & Rec
12666 72nd Avenue V3W 2M8 Surrey, BC, Canada

Join us for Mindful Yoga Wednesday at 8:00 am Click to Join --> https://kpu.ca/sportrec/virtual-classes Use MS Teams or your web browser. !!FREE!! :D

Join us for Hatha Yoga today - Friday - at 12:00 (noon) Click to Join --> https://kpu.ca/sportrec/virtual-classes Use MS Teams or your web browser.

Can't make our live classes? Try one of our follow along videos anytime! Scroll to the bottom of our Virtual Classes page: https://kpu.ca/sportrec/virtual-classes

Join us for Mindful Yoga Wednesday from 8:00 = 8:30am Click to Join --> https://kpu.ca/sportrec/virtual-classes Use MS Teams or your web browser. !!FREE!! :D

Join us for a Full Body Workout Thursday at 4:00pm Click to Join --> https://kpu.ca/sportrec/virtual-classes Use MS Teams or your web browser. !!FREE!! :D

Make sure to save-the-date for KPU's Virtual Richmond Open House!

Find yourself tired until you’ve had your morning cup of coffee? Soon after, do you feel yourself perk up & feel alert? That's because of caffeine! What is caffeine, what drinks & foods can you find caffeine in, & how does it impact your body? Full article https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/nutrition

If you’ve ever gone into a gym, you have likely seen charts indicating a variety of different heart rate zones. In fact, often cardio equipment comes with pre-set options for you to work out in these zones. Take a look at the science behind these charts at https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/fitness

Be sure to take some time to view this week's brand new 'At Home' activities and tips by going to kpu.ca/sportrec/athome Stay safe and healthy!

Interested in promoting health & wellbeing on campus? KPU Health Promotion is recruiting volunteers for the Peer Wellness Program! Help improve social connections among students & promote the importance of positive health & wellness. Apply @ https://kpu.ca/careerconnection by Nov 27th!

You’ve tried a million sleep hacksunplugging phones, wearing blue light glasses, taking melatonin& nothing seems to be working? There’s one trick you may not have tried yet: harnessing the power of sound. Check out the article from KPU CampusWell here: https://kpu.campuswell.ca/sound-for-sleep-binaural-beats-p/

Yoga is not only an excellent way to stretch out tight, sore muscles and increase flexibility; it can also do wonders for your mental health. These simple routines can really help relieve tensions of university life. Full article @ kpu.campuswell.ca/4-stress-busting-yoga-routines/

Are you interested in promoting health and well-being on campus? KPU Health Promotion is NOW recruiting volunteers to be part of their new Peer Wellness Program! Visit https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/well-being for further details and to apply for a position! Deadline is November 27, 2020.

There are many reasons why you may choose to consume milk alternatives. Whatever the reason, it is very important to understand the nutritional differences between the variety of products out there! For more information, check out: https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/nutrition

Giving Tuesday is just one week away!

KPU students are eligible to win $50 gift cards just by participating in THRIVE Month events! Play THRIVE Bingo, submit your BINGO sheet to [email protected], and you are entered into our giveaway! Prizes will be drawn Nov 3. Download the BINGO card at https://www.kpu.ca/thrive/thrivemonth

Join KPU Student Health Promotion this Thursday from 4-6pm to watch our Halloween movie of choice 'A Quiet Place' (2018), a post-apocalyptic horror film starring John Krasinski (better known as Jim from The Office)! Join in at the THRIVE month schedule at https://www.kpu.ca/thrive/thrivemonth

GivingTuesday is only 2 weeks away! Get online. Give back. Support students. http://give.kpu.ca/givingtuesday #supportwhatispossible #givingtuesday

Adults should get 150 mins a week of exercise, working out to 30 mins 5x p/week or 50 mins 3x p/week. Fight the urge to be sedentary & aim for 150 mins of exercise p/week. Track your activity by downloading our Fitness Tracker https://www.kpu.ca//Recreation/November-Fitness-Tracker.pdf

It’s not even over yet and 2020 already feels like the longest year on record! Check out the following article from CampusWell that shares how university students are coping with the uncertainty of 2020. https://kpu.campuswell.ca/mental-health-coping-skills-2020/

The weather is getting colder & you may find yourself spending more time indoors. Nothing says cozy like freshly baked cookies! This recipe even has a few healthier additions (flax & chia seeds) providing extra fibre & nutrition. Check it out at https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/nutrition

October is THRIVE month! Virtual activities will be hosted by different departments for the entire KPU community! Events include: virtual fitness classes, trivia, TED Talks, cooking challenges, workshops & scavenger hunts! Full schedule of events at: kpu.ca/thrive/thrivemonth

Interested in promoting health & well-being on campus? KPU Student Health Promotion is HIRING a Student Assistant! Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 22nd. Full job description found at www.kpu.ca/careerconnection

Congratulations to all 2020 graduates!

Interested in promoting health and well-being on campus? KPU Student Health Promotion is hiring a Student Assistant! Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 22nd. A full job description can be found on KPU Career Connection!

Have you downloaded KPU's new My SSP app? You can easily speak to a counsellor, day or night, by telephone or online chat. University can be stressful, & our counsellors can provide immediate support & referral to address a range of concerns. https://www.kpu.ca/keepmesafe

Be sure to save-the-date for this great event coming up next week! Details below

Hour-long treadmill runs are behind us! Get all the benefits of a longer workout in a fraction of the time! It’s not magic; it’s HIIT, a form of interval training combining short spurts of all-out effort with periods of full rest. Ready to give it a go? https://kpu.campuswell.ca/fitnessu-hiit-workout/

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! To get you in the mood, Sport & Rec has put together a few of our favourite Thanksgiving TV episodes! Check them out at https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/recreation What are your favourites?

Interested in promoting health & wellbeing on campus? KPU Student Health Promotion is hiring a Student Assistant! The Peer Wellness Leader will work alongside the Student Health Promotion Coordinator to develop & coordinate the KPU Peer Wellness Program. Full job description can be found on kpu.ca/careerconnection. Apply directly on Career Connection or email resume & cover letter to [email protected]. Deadline is October 22!

Heard of the ketogenic diet, also known as the keto diet or keto? Though it's the latest diet craze, keto has been around since the 19th century as a method to treat certain conditions like epilepsy and diabetes. If this interests you, find out more at https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/nutrition

Out in Schools is hosting a virtual workshop on Tues, Oct 6, 1-3PM as part of THRIVE Month! This workshop will use film & video with facilitated group discussion to inspire attendees to step into the challenges & the triumphs of LGBT2Q+ communities. RSVP to [email protected]

One of the biggest barriers to working out is the lack of time or so they say. There's always things that make it challenging to find time to work out, be it working long hours, exams, class schedules, etc. Here are a few tips to fit it into your schedule! https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/fitness

Looking for ways to connect with the KPU community? Why not participate in a virtual event for KPU THRIVE Month? All events aim to promote positive health and well-being! Check out the full schedule of events here: https://www.kpu.ca/thrive/thrivemonth

Out in Schools is hosting a virtual workshop on Tues, Oct 6, 1-3PM as part of THRIVE Month! This workshop will use film & video with facilitated group discussion to inspire attendees to step into the challenges & the triumphs of LGBT2Q+ communities. RSVP to [email protected]

Stand-up paddleboarding aka SUP, has become wildly popular these last few years. Not only is it a great full body workout, it also gives a much better perspective on the water than being in a kayak or canoe. Here are some great SUP destinations! https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/recreation

October is fast approaching, and that means Thrive Month is just around the corner! Be sure to check out all the cool events happening!

It’s been a stressful year for many of us, and it helps to have an outlet. Physical activity can lower stress levels & help us cope with things like depression & anxiety. Take advantage of the next beautiful day & try one of these four outdoor workouts. https://kpu.campuswell.ca/outside-workouts/

Be sure to take some time to check out this week's brand new 'At Home' activities and tips by going to kpu.ca/sportrec/athome Stay safe and healthy!

Now that we're back to school, check out some of our valued Nutrition Tips at https://www.kpu.ca/sportrec/athome/nutrition! If staying on track while getting back into the school routine is something you are interested in, here are some quick ideas from a Registered Dietitian!