Physical

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Physical well-being involves actively supporting your health through recognizing your body’s physical needs and abilities and embracing positive, respectful, and sustainable choices to meet those needs. Physical well-being centers bodily connection and autonomy, and promotes health literacy and equitable access to healthcare.

You can contribute to your physical well-being by:

  • moving your body through exercise or in other ways that feel good
  • eating in a manner that is mindful, nourishing, and balanced, and staying hydrated
  • getting adequate rest and sleep on a regular basis
  • visiting your primary care clinician for preventative medical and dental care
  • understanding the risks and potential consequences of alcohol and other drugs before making decisions about personal use
  • practicing safer sex if sexually active by using barrier methods, getting screened for STIs, and tending to your reproductive health
  • learning to recognize early signs of illness or injury, seeking care from a medical provider, and taking time off to recover
  • making informed choices about your body

Some resources at Swarthmore that support your physical well-being include Student Health and Wellness, Swarthmore College Athletics, Student Disability Services, Swarthmore Dining, and Public Safety.