UCSB Department of Exercise & Sport Studies

Congrats to our 2023 ESS Academy Inductees! Thanks to all who attended the Showcase!

Check out the IDEA World Confenece in July!This year’s theme is “Experience the MOVEment.”

This event is more than a conference that satisfies CEC requirements; it is a fitness festival where you can discover new strategies to help all people move better, move more often and move toward greater joy.

I’m excited to announce that our school is participating in the 2023 IDEA World Discovery Program!

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the world’s largest and longest-running fitness event at a discounted price! You will leave inspired, motivated and educated with the tools and advice you need to ignite your career. Participating at IDEA World is an excellent resume booster, and you will walk away with a certificate of completion!

Use coupon code: DISC23UCSB to receive your special student price of $199 for a Full Registration (usually $699 after Early Bird).
Please use your .edu email address to register.

Check out the ESS website (in bio) for links!

UCSB Give Day is tomorrow! Get ready to show love for campus by supporting ESS and the programs and people who make UC Santa Barbara a top public university.

Jumping for Joy over here at ESS as we prepare for !

UCSB Give Day is April 13th! Will you join us with a gift to ESS?

https://giving.ucsb.edu/Funds/Give?id=276

Midterms are upon us!
Check out these tips to de-stress during exams:

1. Get Enough Sleep
2. Hydrate & Eat Nutritious Foods
3. Get Active - Go outside & enjoy the beautiful SB weather!
4. Set Realistic Goals
5. Use Positive Affirmations
6. Try Meditating
7. Ask For Help

How do yoh de-stress? Drop a comment below!

ESS welcomes you back! Stay safe out their friends!

There’s still space in Winter Quarter classes! Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that involves music, ritual and movement. Get your groove on! ES 1-17 classes offered M/W at 10,11 and Noon!

Welcome back UCSB students!

With Summer Solstice just around the corner and finals in the rear view mirror, summer is truly upon us! As usual, the weather in Santa Barbara has been perfect.

Why not hit the beach to rejuvenate both mind and body. Soak in that sunshine to boost your natural serotonin levels which will help keep you energized and focused. Consider taking a beach walk while you’re there - you never know what you might discover!

Hint: If visit Haskell‘s beach in Goleta, (the one by the Bacara) and walk left to the pier you will find a delightful trove of swallows nests with a frenzy of activity and “baby feeding”!

Drop a comment below and tell us what you’ve discovered on your beach walks☀️

📸 credit: Beverly Holley

ESS: Aspiring Research & Entrepreneurship Proposals Conference 2022. Student presentations were inspiring, creative and forward-thinking. This was a showcase of outstanding ESS faculty mentorship and student collaboration.

Congratulations to ESS Class of 2022🎉🎓We are proud of you!

We look forward to honoring our ESS Students!

✨ Cooking! ✨

Whether you’re just starting out in the kitchen or consider yourself a seasoned chef, cooking has many great benefits! From relieving stress to increasing creativity, cooking is a great outlet!

And since cooking engages almost - if not all - senses, it also has the ability to activate memory! What are you going to try cooking this week?

✨Yoga ✨

There are so many benefits associated with the practice of yoga! From stress relief to improving flexibility, yoga is a practice that aids both one’s physical and mental health.

With Spring Quarter quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to sign up for one of the many yoga classes the Exercise and Sport department offers! There are classes for all different skill levels :)

✨ Snacks ✨

Let’s talk smart snacking!

Whether you need to fuel yourself between classes, during a study break, or after a work out - snacks are often incorporated into a daily routine!

In order to ensure your snacks keep you filled and aid your productivity, try choosing an option that does just that! Mixed nuts, veggies, greek yogurt or even a piece of dark chocolate are all great options that will keep you feeling satisfied 🙂

Leave a comment below telling us what you’ll be snacking on this week!

✨ Try something new! ✨

Whether it is trying a new food, joining a club, or adding to your fitness routine - trying and learning something new stimulates creativity and helps to combat fear!

If you’re looking to gain a strong sense of community AND mix up your fitness routine, check out the rec cen’s group fitness classes!

Comment below what you’re looking forward to trying out this week :)

✨ Stay Active ✨

Exercise doesn’t always need to seem daunting… the most important thing is to just get your body moving!

With the weather beginning to warm up it’s the perfect time to get outside ☀️ whether it’s going for a walk, bike ride, or jog, keeping your body moving is great for both your mental and physical health!

How you do plan to stay active this week? Leave a comment below!

Wondering about ESS Office Hours? They are listed on the homepage of our website. Take a peek! https://www.ess.ucsb.edu/

This week’s wellness post coming at you on a Thursday!

💤 Sleep 💤

Sleep plays an important role in your physical health. Not only can it boost your immune system, but it can also increase productivity and exercise performance!

With midterms in full swing it’s important to try and prioritize your sleep 🙂 good sleep hygiene can even improve memory!

So do yourself a favor and get some sleep :)

✨ Mindfulness and Meditation✨

With midterms quickly approaching, it is important to find ways to help minimize stress!

Practicing mindfulness and incorporating meditation into your daily routine can have tremendous benefits that not only reduce stress and anxiety, but also improves cognition and knowledge retention!

What are ways that help you destress? Leave a comment below!

Come see us at UCSB Rec Fest on September 22nd 1-4pm in the Recen!