IAIA - Institute of American Indian Arts

Fitness and Wellness

Shape is vital to art and sculpture.  It’s also vital to the artist.  Getting in shape and staying in shape are what we actively pursue in the Fitness and Wellness Program.  Our new facility, housed in the Student Life Activity Center, is dedicated to bringing the benefits — physically, artistically and emotionally — to the IAIA curriculum.

The relationship between physical health, emotional well being and spiritual awareness is well known, and that is our focus and our offering. Our Fitness and Wellness programs promote health through all of the dimensions of wellness and physical movement, to enhance longevity and quality of life.  Physical health is a necessity for success.

It’s time to get moving. Fitness Center activities and classes will help you achieve a healthier lifestyle, including physical activity, nutrition, meditation, and creative movement.

Fitness and Wellness Program

The new Fitness Training Center in the Student Life Activity Center offers exercise equipment, classes, and open hours that provide all students, faculty and staff with an on-campus facility to get in shape and stay in shape. Additionally yoga, meditation, and healthy-cooking classes are offered in appropriate spaces across the campus from the LSC Kitchen to the Hogan.

Guiding Statement

The mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being of every IAIA student and employee is the goal for our new Fitness and Wellness Program.

Philosophy

The Fitness and Wellness program promotes health through all of the dimensions of wellness and physical movement to enhance longevity and quality of life. To meet our aspirations for excellence, we recognize that being physically healthy is necessary for our success.

Goals

All of those who participate in Fitness Center activities and classes will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity, nutrition, meditation, and creative movement.

Learning Outcomes

Depending on which course students enroll in, they will be able to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of the benefits of physical activity;
  • Knowledge of the benefits of meditation;
  • The ability to prepare a healthy meal;
  • The ability to express themselves through movement.

Programs

  • 1 credit physical education classes
  • 3 credit comprehensive courses in fitness and wellness
  • Drop-in hours in the Fitness Center
  • Special events, such as 5K runs


Academics