As a part of our endeavour to promote health and wellness at Umeå University, the Umeå School of Sports Sciences and partners offers the event Health on Campus twice per year. The programme contains lectures, workshops and physical exercises. All students and employees are welcome to take part.
Welcome to Health on Campus on 12 September!
In lecture hall A, Social Sciences Building
Lectures and workshops are held in Swedish unless otherwise stated.
12:00–12:10
Information about the innovation competition Room for Manoeuvre on campus
As a side-event to Health on Campus, the University is setting off the grand innovation competition Room for Manoeuvre on Campus! The competition consists of teams of students from various programmes together developing an idea that promotes exercise and recreation around the University Pond. Registration can take place individually or in teams.
12:15–12:45
Physical literacy – How many letters are there in your physical alphabet?
Lars Bergström
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Physical literacy is one of the keys to good general health, this lecture inspires to reflection on your own behaviour when it comes to training, work and spare time. The lecture is aimed at those who never move, and those who never stop moving, to those who exercise and those who would never exercise. Come listen and enrich you general health. Lars Bergström is a physiotherapist and personal trainer at IKSU.
12:50–13:35
Cardio training? Not my thing...
Malin Lundskog
A lecture on how couch potatoes and achievement pros can make cardiovascular exercise into a habit, and why. For those of you who know that exercising is important to have energy for everything you want to do. And for those of you who feel bad about training at the expense of others, or skip training because of others. Get tangible advice and opportunities to crumble your (imagined?) excuses. Malin Lundskog is a health promotor who makes you let go of bad conscience and makes time for living life.
13:40–14:10
Motivation – why do we do what we do?
Marius Sommer
Motivation is important for success, but what is motivation and what can we do to strengthen our motivation? This is a lecture on what we choose and don't choose to do in life, what factors affect how much energy and time we are willing on spending, and how long we can last. Marius Sommer is a doctor in sports psychology, researcher and lecturer at Umeå University. His research ties into motivation and goals, and how these variables work together with development and performance.
14:15–15:00
Sustainable health – sustainable performance
Ann-Sofie Forsmark
Everyone talks about health these days, and advice are in abundance. Never have we known so much about how to feel good, still so many struggle with their health. But health is the basis for everything we want to do in life. Whether you just want to enjoy it, complete your studies or do well at work, your health is the deciding factor. So focus on the right things, in the right way. Ann-Sofie Forsmark is health management consultant and works with small and large organisations, employers and employees to support sustainable performance regardless of organisation and challenges.
15:05–15:35
Seeing beyond your nose
Johanna Stenling
This lecture can be held in English upon request.
The importance of prioritising creativity to achieve sustainable job satisfaction. The lecture focuses on creativity and how important health and happiness at work is. Johanna is a psychologist working at Feelgood, Umeå University's occupational health care services.
12:00–13:00
Health promotion Self-help against stress – Maria Nordin
Place: Samvetet, the Social Sciences Building
Can be given in English upon request.
By understanding stress and why we are stressed, we can find strategies to reduce our everyday stress. This workshop will discuss both physical and mental methods to handle and reduce the strains of everyday life. Maria Nordin is docent in psychology and studies and teaches primarily health psychology. No prior registration needed. Limited seats.
13:00–14:30
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15:00–16:30
Training neck and shoulder problems
Place: Samvetet, the Social Sciences Building
Can be given in English upon request.
The physiotherapists Ulrika Aasa and Eva Tengman holds a workshop with a 30 minute lecture and then discussions and advice in groups with practical demonstrations with neck and shoulder strengthening exercises. No prior registration needed. Limited seats.
13:00–14:30
Seeing beyond your nose – Feelgood
Place: Universitetsklubben, Universum
Aimed at university employees focusing on how and why to improve creativity at work, and the importance of prioritising creativity to achieve sustainable job satisfaction. Johanna Stenling is a psychologist and Stina Nilsson is a physiotherapist and ergonomist. No prior registration needed.
13:00–14:30
Walk and talk – Student Services/Student Health Service
A place to meet at the bridge by the Campus Pond, between Universum and the Social Sciences Building.
This event is suitable also in English.
Welcome to short conversations about existential questions during a walk around the Campus Pond. Suggested topics of discussion: Why are we here? What do I need to develop in life? Claus Jochheim is a counsellor and will hold a short introduction before teaming you up with another student. No prior registration needed.
15:00–17:00
Creative workshop using the Life Compass – Student Health Service
Place: Universitetsklubben, Universum
Can be offered in English upon request.
An explorative, creative workshop where you are provided an opportunity to reflect upon your values in life. Our worskhop is based upon the Life Compass used in acceptance and commitment therapy. No prior registration needed, max 15 participants. Only for students.
Hike along Tavelsjöleden Trail with IKSU Frilufts
Suitable also in English.
Free transport by bus from Universum. Max 16 participants. No tickets required. Departure 12:30, return around 17:00. Book your place at www.ih.umu.se/halsa-pa-campus.
Strength training – your medicine
At 13:00-14:30
Place: Sports Sciences Lab, Lars Berglund
Lars Berglund, Dr. and physiotherapist holding regular courses and lectures on strength training. He studies injuries and techniques for lifting. Lars Berglund's workshop goes under the theme: Safe and effective strength training. A short lecture followed by practical training of deadlifts with a barbell. Limited seats. Book your place at www.ih.umu.se/halsa-pa-campus.
What is IKSU and how does it work?
Suitable also in English.
Book an introduction and tour of the biggest training facility in Europe. Come by yourself or bring your whole office or class – IKSU's offering is varied and has something for everyone. IKSU can also contribute with ideas for how you and your team can become more healthy. Book your time slot at www.ih.umu.se/halsa-pa-campus.
Massage workshop by and with physiotherapy students
Place: 201d and 201e in the Social Sciences Building
Learn the basics of classical massage. You will both massage and be massaged during this workshop. The massage focuses on neck and shoulders in a seated position. Book your place at www.ih.umu.se/halsa-pa-campus.
12 September – Drop in
Suitable also in English
12:00–15:30
Exhibition
In the Lindell Hall, Umeå associations are exhibiting their offerings and welcome you to certain test activities. An exhibition where you get the opportunity to try out new things.
12:00–15:30
Test your flexibility
Physiotherapy students recommend individual training exercises.
12:00–15:30
Test your strength and get technique and training advice
Students from the Physical Trainer Programme give tips and tricks on how to do, for instance, squats and deadlifts. Take this chance to ask your questions.
12:00–15:30
Tired of views and thirsty for knowledge?
Welcome to test a health shot and ask your questions to students from Food and Nutrition.
12:00–15:30
The University Library provides hints on active sitting, come give it a go!
12:00–15:30
Try orienteering – walk, jog or run our easy test courses on and around campus with or without electronic timing.
More information is found at the Umeå Orienteering exhibition stand.
Suitable also in English
12:00–15:30
Unbreakable
Come to the pond and try one of the 2018 obstacles in the Unbreakable race
and join us to make the 2019 race even better.
12:30–13:15
Join us for a jog
Beginners and the elite, everyone is welcome. Leader: Elbert Karlsson
Place to meet: By Universum fountain
12:30–12:50
Core – train your body with IKSU
Drop-in. No change of clothing necessary. Leader: Anna-Karin Hedin
By the pond
12:55–13:15
Zumba® med IKSU
Drop in for a dance. No change of clothing necessary. Leader: Anna-Karin Hedin
By the pond
13:30–14:30
Running technique – learn how to run right and light
Campus football arena. Running tracks behind Police Education Building.
Get advice on your running technique by running expert and track and field coach Anneli Johansson and physical exercise coach Stefan Sandlund. No prior knowledge required.
10–16 September free entry to USM
Free entrance: Gym/group training sessions* Umeå Sport & Motion Utopia, Navet, Mariehem
10–16 September free entry to IKSU
Free entrance: Gym/swimming/ball and racket sports/group training sessions* IKSU Sport & Plus
Skoj på hoj!
Orienteering around Umeå by bike with a modern orienteering map from Umeå OK's exhibition stand on 12 September or at Umeå School of Sports Sciences Secretariat at other times.
Health on Campus orienteering – Gång på Gång!
Walk orienteering around campus. Pick up your map at Umeå OK's exhibition stand in the Lindell Hall on 12 September or at the Umeå School of Sports Sciences Secretariat at other times.
Walk and Talk
Try the various walking tracks for recreation and meetings developed by the Building Office and Student Health Service. 15, 20 or 35 minute walk starting by the bridge over the pond.