Upcoming Fall Educational Clinics

Health Promotion, along with campus partners, invites faculty and staff to join our monthly Educational Clinics. These sessions connect participants with expert-led insights and practical strategies to support physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Registration is required for each session.

Registration links will be made available on the indicated dates.


Know Your Numbers, Elevate Your Health

Date: Wednesday, September 24
Location: PSU Linville Falls RM 226
Time: 10–11 a.m. or 12–1 p.m.
Registration: Registration opens 9/10

This month’s Educational Clinic is led by Dr. Bob Kowalsky, Director of the Cardiometabolic Research Lab and Associate Professor. Learn how the Community Health and Fitness Assessment (CHFA) program empowers App State faculty, staff, and the Boone community to take control of their health through personalized testing.

Learn how personalized data can spark healthier habits, guide training goals, and support lifelong wellness. Whether your goals are performance-focused, targeting weight loss, or simply looking to move more and feel better, this presentation will show how testing is the first step toward transformative health outcomes.

Unlocking the Power of Play for Wellbeing

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Location: PSU Grandfather Mountain RM 137A
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Registration: Registration opens 9/19

Presented by Tandrea Carter, Director of Counseling for Faculty & Staff, along with Terri Chester, Matthew Cooper, and Julie R. Neal.

Play is not just for kids! Play can help reduce stress, build social connections and increase cognitive flexibility.  Join us to explore the power of play through engaging exercises and opportunities to connect.

Quick Tips for Mental Health

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Location: PSU Grandfather Mountain RM 137A
Time: 1pm-2 p.m.
Registration: Registration opens 9/19

Join the staff of Counseling for Faculty and Staff to learn and practice some of our "greatest hits" self-help strategies.  We will teach easy-to-apply coping strategies that can improve your sense of mental wellbeing.

Fuel Your Body Right: Learn About Macronutrients

Date: Tuesday, October 28
Location: PSU Linville Falls RM 226
Time: 11 a.m.–12 p.m. or 1–2 p.m.
Registration: Registration opens 10/17

Presented by Andrea Lockard, Registered Dietitian.

Ever wonder what really powers your body? It all comes down to macronutrients, the three essential nutrients your body needs to function at its best:

  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Fats

Nutrition isn't about restriction, it's about balance! When you understand macronutrients, you unlock the key to feeling stronger, energized, and more in control of your health.

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Published: Aug 20, 2025 11:40am

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