Move Your Mind aims to help students experience the physical, emotional, mental, and cognitive benefits of physical activity by helping to break down barriers preventing participation.
In this peer-to-peer program, participants are encouraged to get moving by finding something they really enjoy, and support is provided to navigate the opportunities available.
This program provides resources to encourage healthy living, support for accountability and motivation, and a sense of community where participants of all abilities and interest are welcomed.
Each participant's experience is tailored to their needs and goals. If you are interested in joining the Move Your Mind Community or would like to refer a student to participate in Move Your Mind, please fill out the form below.  Remember, the student should keep an eye on their junk/spam folder in case the email is sent there.
VolunteersÂ
Student volunteers are needed to accompany these referred students to their on-campus recreation activity. Activities can include Intramurals, Shoe Tag classes, Instructional classes, Strength and Conditioning, open recreation, and clubs. Volunteers are responsible for dedicating a minimum of 6 hours per term and must complete the Warrior Recreation and Health Services sensitivity training prior to starting.
Volunteers will help a peer:
- feel comfortable trying a new activity,
- be motivated to continue,
- and help him/her reach their goals.
If interested, please fill out our Workout Buddy Application form or reach out to the Coordinator by email at athcpwel@uwaterloo.ca for more information.Â
Q1: Who can participate in Move Your Mind?
Answer: Any University of Waterloo student can be involved in Move Your Mind. This includes but is not limited to Undergraduate students, Masters and Ph. D students, as well as off campus or co-operative education students students.
Q2: Can I participate in Move Your Mind if I am not enrolled in classes at the moment?
Answer: Yes! Move Your Mind is open to all students, regardless of if they are currently on a school semester, on an off term, or currently in co-op.
Q3: Do you have to be referred to the program in order to be a participant?
Answer: No! While a lot of participants are referred by support staff or faculty on campus, we have a lot of participants who self-refer themselves to the program.
Q4: Is there a cost to participate?
There is no cost to be involved in Move Your Mind, however there are registration costs involved with participating in certain activities.
Q5: I want to volunteer for Move Your Mind but I don't have much availability, is that okay?
Answer: Any availability from our volunteers is accepted! Your role as a Move Your Mind volunteer is to be a friendly, compassionate Workout Buddy for a participant.
Q6: Is my information kept confidential?
Answer: Yes. We follow a strict confidentiality protocol, developed in collaboration with Health Services.
