Meredith College is registered as a member of the Exercise Is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program, an initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) that encourages higher-education institutions to embed physical activity as a fundamental component of campus health culture.

Through this recognition, Meredith joins a global network of colleges committed to:

• Making physical activity a standard part of daily campus life.
• Assessing and promoting physical activity among students, faculty, and staff.
• Facilitating collaboration between health care providers, fitness specialists, and academic curricula to support exercise prescriptions and lifelong active habits.

Why This Matters

Industry & Certification Ready: Meredith’s HESS curriculum exposes students to the scientific foundations of exercise and health, preparing them for national certifications and competitive opportunities in health, wellness, education, and sport sciences.

Experiential Learning: The integration of the Health and Human Performance laboratory, Lowery Fitness Center, internships, undergraduate research, clinical experiences, and campus-wide exercise leadership means students don’t just learn theory—they apply it.

Health-Promoting Campus Culture: By participating in EIM-OC, the HESS program fosters a campus environment where movement and physical wellness are centralized, reinforcing the program’s message that “exercise is medicine” in everyday life.

Career and Community Impact: Graduates of HESS not only leave with professional preparation but also carry forward the ethos of active, healthy living into communities, schools, clinical settings, and workplaces.