Virtual HealthKick program focuses on physical activity, nutrition, more; register by April 28

Offered by the Center for Healthy Living (CHL) on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, HealthKick is a six-week virtual education program that addresses physical activity, nutrition education, creating healthy habits and decreasing stress.

By providing education around these topics, the program’s goals are to create long-term behaviors and establish ongoing relationships with CHL health coaches and dietitians to improve overall wellness.

The next session begins May 5 and is available to all benefits-eligible employees on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest (Hammond and Westville) campuses as well as dependents covered on a Purdue health plan.

The program is based on daily videos (approximately five minutes in length), delivered via text or email (based on preference), Monday through Friday for the program’s duration. Additionally, HealthKick has three built-in, one-on-one sessions with a CHL health coach or dietitian, which are established at the beginning of the program.

Participants are required to complete a survey at the end of each week that will help provide insight into the health journey of each individual. Health coaches receive the weekly surveys, can answer questions and offer support and encouragement. Health coaches also will be available for in-person or telephonic health coaching appointments as needed.

HealthKick supports Purdue’s Healthy Boiler Wellness Program and its physical health pillar, which champions health education and more to help individuals achieve lasting physical health and well-being.

The program runs May 5 through June 13 and follows the outline below:

• Week 1 topic: Movement and Water
• Week 2 topic: Nutrition Label
• Week 3 topic: All About Fats
• Week 4 topic: All About Carbohydrates
• Week 5 topic: All About Protein
• Week 6 topic: Creating Habits to Last

Prior to the program’s start, participants will meet one-on-one with a health coach — either in-person or via telephone. Those who meet in-person have the option to establish their initial labs and InBody assessment at a CHL location.

Those interested in participating in HealthKick should register by April 28 via the Healthy Boiler Portal. The registration link can be found under the “Healthy Boiler Workshops” section on the portal’s home page. Hover over the “HealthKick” square and click on the information “i” to register.

Healthy Boiler workshops are free to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their dependents. Any questions about the HealthKick program can be directed to the Center for Healthy Living at 765-494-0111.