The Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHS) is housed within the Department of Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences (HPX) at Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) in Danbury. IHHS and HPX, in partnership with Campus Recreation and University Health Services, will present the second annual Health, Wellness and Fitness Fair from noon to 3pm on April 11 in the Bill Williams Gym in Berkshire Hall on the WCSU Midtown campus. The goal of the health fair is to provide the WCSU and Greater Danbury communities with opportunities to broaden their knowledge and experience of traditional, conventional and integrative methods to enhance their well-being. The organizers’ objective is to increase awareness of topics related to health, fitness and wellness by providing activities, materials, demonstrations, screenings and information. The health fair is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to support this health fair and other events as well as student awards.

This year’s Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair is once again a collaborative effort involving WCSU Campus Recreation, Health Service, Counseling Center, CHOICES, Health Promotion and Exercise Sciences Department and the Institute for Holistic Health Studies.

The HPX department at WCSU offers two Bachelor of Science degrees: Health Education (Certification Pre-K-12) and Health Promotion Studies. Within the Health Promotion Studies program, students may choose one of four options/concentrations: wellness management, community health, allied health professions, and holistic and integrative health. The students in these degree programs are prepared for entry-level, certified health education specialist positions. The focus of studying health promotion and exercise science is to educate students about the importance of a physically active lifestyle, wellness, fitness, health protection and preventive services in schools and the larger global community.

For more information about WCSU HPX programs, contact Department Co-chairs Robyn Housemann at [email protected] or Jody Rajcula at
[email protected].

For additional information about the wellness fair, contact Robyn Housemann. Fair location: Bill Williams Gym, Berkshire Hall, WCSU Midtown Campus, 181 White St, Danbury.