Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff (HPFS) provides Appalachian State University staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/domestic partners with programs and services that help to promote a healthier lifestyle and a better quality of life.
Programs & Services
Fitness and Exercise
Whether you want to join a class, workout solo, or work with a personal trainer, our comprehensive suite of exercise and fitness opportunities are designed to cater to your unique preferences and goals.
Preventative Screenings
Regular screenings are a vital component of maintaining a healthy and proactive lifestyle. Explore the benefits of our three key screenings: Blood Screenings, Blood Pressure Screenings, and Mammograms.
Nutrition and Foods
Access personalized nutrition counseling options, and discover a curated resource list designed to support your nutritional goals.
Campus Blood Drives
Blood drives are sponsored quarterly by the American Red Cross. See upcoming dates and learn how to donate blood.
Special Services
HPFS collaborates with our university and institute partners to provide special services, including life-saving CPR/AED and BLS certifications.
Gym Hours
Schedule changes will be emailed as well as reflected in our Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff Google Calendar. Hours may vary, see our events calendar daily for the most up-to-date hours of operation. Our facilities are closed when the University is closed for holidays.
Due to safety concerns, none of the HPFS workout facilities are open without staff oversight. Unfortunately, not all sites can remain open the same hours as the Varsity Gym location because of staff shortages, HPFS is doing everything we can to rectify this situation and we work hard to keep all posted schedules up to date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please feel free to reach out to HPFS Director, Stephanie McDaniel with any questions or concerns (mcdanielst@appstate.edu)
Facilities are closed during university breaks and holidays.
Varsity Gym's "Hidden Gem"
Fall Hours: 8/19/2024 - 12/12/2024
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Leon Levine Lab Room 253
Fall Hours: 8/26/2024 - 12/12/2024
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hickory IPC Rehab Room 1116
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
News & Events
2024 Annual Employee Health and Benefits Fairs
Oct. 4 at App State Boone | Oct. 17 at App State Hickory
Don't miss this year’s Health and Benefits Fairs! Learn about Open Enrollment (Sept. 30–Oct. 25, 2024) and upcoming changes to the NC State Health Plan, including the switch to Aetna® in 2025.
Plus, explore ways to boost your well-being with over 30 vendors offering free health assessments, wellness tips, and helpful resources.
