Employee Well-Being, Campus Recreation partnering for Employee Wellness Month
USC will host complimentary tours, classes and workshops throughout June
Posted on: May 15, 2025; Updated on: May 15, 2025
By Collyn Taylor, collyntaylor@sc.edu, 803-777-3691
Employee Well-Being and Campus Recreation are partnering to bring USC faculty and staff of a month of activities to celebrate Employee Wellness Month.
June will be full of events designed exclusively for faculty and staff, including complimentary fitness classes, wellness breaks and educational sessions.
“This month is a perfect reminder that making time for us is a vital part of showing up fully for others. These activities create a space for faculty and staff to slow down, recharge and prioritize their well-being,” says health education specialist Ayanna Thomas.
“These events are designed to not only help reduce stress and boost energy, but also strengthen our sense of connection with our fellow Gamecocks. We want every employee to feel supported, appreciated and reminded that their wellness matters.”
Faculty and staff will be able to track their activities throughout the month with a Passport to Well-Being, which will be provided to participants. Faculty and staff who complete at least four activities will be eligible for a prize drawing from Employee Well-Being.
Special events
Free Wellness and Fitness Center trial: Faculty and staff can enjoy free access to USC’s Wellness and Fitness Center from June 5 to June 15. Interested faculty and staff should sign up through Campus Recreation's membership portal.
Popsicles and Possibilities (June 19, 3-5 p.m.): Faculty and staff can stop by the Wellness and Fitness Center for free popsicles, open gym and complimentary tours.
Weekly tours and equipment orientations: The Campus Rec staff is offering guided tours and equipment demonstrations on June 10, June 17 and June 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Walking club: USC will host a quick, mindful walk on the Horseshoe every Wednesday in June from 11:30 a.m. to noon (weather permitting). Those wanting to walk should meet at the Maxcy Monument.
Training workshops and fitness classes
Intro to strength training (June 9, 5:30-6:30 p.m.): This is an in-person class at the Wellness and Fitness Center with one of Campus Rec’s certified personal trainers. It will go over the foundational concepts of strength training and include a tour of the facility, equipment demonstrations and a quick workout.
Indoor cycling class (June 10, 7-7:45 a.m.): This guided ride is a good introduction to spin classes. The class is limited to 24 spots, and faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to sign up before the class.
Intro to cardio training (June 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m.): This is an in-person class at the Wellness and Fitness Center led by a Campus Rec certified personal trainer who will go over the foundational concepts of cardio training. The workshop will cover a tour of the facility as well as a quick workout.
Cooking class (June 17, Noon-1 p.m.): Join the Center for Health and Well-Being’s dietician for a hands-on cooking class designed to give faculty and staff practical tips on how to cook simple, nutritious recipes perfect for weeknight meals.
Yoga class (June 19, Noon-12:45 p.m.): Faculty and staff will flow through poses to enhance flexibility, strength and mindfulness while relieving stiffness, achiness and fatigue. Registration is encouraged with spots limited, and bringing a yoga mat is recommended.
Stretch and refresh (June 24, 11-11:30 a.m.): This in-person class is designed to show faculty and staff how to refresh and feel rejuvenated through a series of stretches targeting key areas like necks, shoulders and backs.
BODYPUMP® (June 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m.): This is a challenging workout designed to build strength and motivation. This is open to faculty and staff only, and limited spots are available.
Virtual workshops
Exploring the dimensions of wellness (June 5, 12-12:30 p.m.): This virtual workshop will give employees an overview of how to measure wellness and why each metric is important to overall well-being.
Employee well-being champion information sessions: These virtual workshops are for USC faculty and staff who are interested in bringing wellness initiatives back to their departments. There will be two sessions during Employee Wellness Month: June 13 from 12:30-1 p.m. and another June 26 from Noon-12:30 p.m.
Setting and achieving goals (June 16, 1-2 p.m.): This virtual session will teach faculty and staff how to set themselves up for success by creating realistic goals and how to develop good habits in order to reach those goals.
Fitting in fitness (June 20, Noon-12:30 p.m.): This in-person session is designed to teach faculty and staff how to integrate short workouts into everyday schedules.