NOVAFIT
NOVAfit! is Villanova University's health and wellness initiative that all faculty and staff are welcome to join.
Our program includes personal health assessments, access to health coaches and a website with support tools and resources. While participation is completely voluntary and your privacy is protected, we strongly encourage everyone to participate and take advantage of the benefits the program has to offer. Together, we can work towards making Villanova a healthier community.
NOVAfit! Group Fitness Classes
Day |
Time |
Class name & time |
Instructor |
Location |
Monday |
4:30-5:30pm |
total body strength circuit |
Julia |
Dixon Studio A |
Tuesday |
7:30-8:30am |
rise and shine yoga |
Linda |
Dixon Studio A |
Wednesday |
4:30-5:15pm |
body bump |
Terri |
Dixon Studio A |
Thursday |
7:45am-8:30am |
water aerobics |
Terri |
Dixon Pool |
How to purchase a group fitness class package (for faculty and staff):
Copy and paste this link in your browser to access our Group Fitness Membership Module https://villanova.dserec.com/online/memberships/categories/5
- Select Group Fitness Classes
- Click the sign-up button
- If the information presented is correct, click next
- Follow the document upload instructions to upload/add your waiver to DSE. Upload your waiver through the add document link. Note: Your waiver is not complete until it has been uploaded to DSE. You may not attend group fitness classes without a completed and uploaded waiver.
- Click Next
- Select confirm
Purchasing/Registering for classes:
- Navigate to classes by selecting the three lines in the top righthand corner
- Select the Faculty & Staff class you would like to register for (all Faculty & Staff classes will be red)
- Select register, and complete registration
Bodybump
Challenges all of your major muscle groups with weighted squats, presses, lifts, and curls. Get the results you have been looking for with cutting-edge BODYPUMP™ choreography, chart-topping music, and your choice of weights.
Total Body Strength:
Designed to work your entire body with a focus on core strength, balance, and muscle toning — all things we gradually lose with age.
Rise and Shine Yoga:
Start your day with movement, mindfulness, and positive energy. Rise & Shine Yoga is a gentle-to-moderate flow designed to awaken the body, improve flexibility, and cultivate focus for the day ahead. Through a combination of stretching, breathing exercises, and yoga poses, you'll build strength, reduce tension, and leave feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on your day. All experience levels are welcome.
Water Aerobics
A dynamic water workout that combines full-body strength and cardio with or without equipment! This low-impact, results-driven class provides maximum variety and total-body conditioning in every splash.
Six Pillars
NOVAfit! programming pulls together resources from across the University so that our employees and their families can live their lives to the fullest. Guided by the "Six Pillars of Health and Wellness" the NOVAfit! program provides the support for you to develop your physical, nutritional, financial, emotional, social, and spiritual health.
Click the drop down to see employee offerings in each pillar of health and wellbeing.
EMPLOYEE WALKING GROUP
Join us for a 15-20 minute walk around campus with your fellow colleagues! We meet on at noon next to the OREO. Days of the walks are announced each week via Campus Currents.
WELLBEATS
Wellbeats is the University's wellness portal. Through Wellbeats, you have access to:
- 1,000+ high-quality workouts including yoga, HIIT, strength training, walking and running, barre, Pilates, and cycling
- 30+ health and wellness programs to help you reach your goals
- Nutrition education and healthy recipes
- Mindfulness and meditations
- Stretching and recovery
- 1-5 minute office breaks
- And much more!
Classes are available 24/7 and are for all ages, levels, abilities and interests.
HEALTH COACH
Sometimes, you just need a quick answer to a health-related question that doesn’t require immediate medical treatment or a physician visit. Health Coaches are registered nurses who are available 24/7 to answer your health-related questions and address your concerns.
To reach a Health Coach, call 1-800-ASK-BLUE (1-800-275-2583). This resource is free to IBC members.
Fitness and Recreation
All Villanova employees may access the Davis Center and other recreation facilities with their Wildcard. Retirees are allowed to use the Davis Center and Nevin Pool. Learn more about Villanova Fitness and Recreation.
Our facilities include the 55,000 square foot Davis Center which features cardio and strength equipment as well as a swimming pool; dedicated group fitness studios and state-of-the-art spin studio in the Commons; and tennis, basketball and volleyball courts.
To further your physical well-being, Villanova offers group fitness classes and personal training.
Wellness Rooms
We recognize the importance of physical, emotional, and mental well-being in the workplace. Our Wellness Rooms provide a private, quiet space designed to support employees who need a moment away from their desk to recharge, manage personal health needs, or simply take a mental break.
Nutrition Counseling
Villanova employees enrolled in a Villanova sponsored medical plan are offered six free nutrition counseling sessions per plan year with any dietitian approved as an IBX provider. Schedule an appointment with Villanova's employee wellness dietitian.
Fuel Your Day Nutrition Series
Join Villanova MCNER and NOVAfit! for our "Fuel Your Day" series, a 30-minute virtual lunchtime nutrition series where we will explore essential nutrition topics tailored for busy professionals. Each session offers valuable insights into how the foods you choose can impact your energy, focus, and overall well-being. Take advantage of this opportunity to deepen your understanding of nutrition—register today!
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TIAA Webinars
Learn how you you can take action for a more secure future. Reserve your spot now for the November Webinars. To register for the webinar, click the live link embedded under the date of the event. These webinars are free to you as a part of your retirement plan benefits.
Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
As an employee at Villanova, you and your dependents have the benefit of Tuition Remission at Villanova and Tuition Exchange with partner institutions.
TIAA Retirement Planning
All full-time and part-time employees can plan for their future with Villanova's generous retirement planning administered by TIAA-CREF.
Health Advocate (EAP)
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to turn? Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers much more than counseling. Work/Life Specialists are available anytime to provide unlimited consultations on your most unique work-life challenges. This powerful benefit is available to all employees and their families. Learn more about Health Advocate here.
Emotional and Mental Health Resources
There is a range of University and community resources for better mental health and overall well-being available to Full-time Villanova University Employees. Learn more about mental health resource offerings here.
STAFF APPRECIATION
Each year, Villanova hosts a Staff Christmas Lunch in December and a Staff Appreciation Week in May which includes a staff picnic.
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
Employee Resource Groups (ERG), sometimes referred to as affinity groups, are used to provide support and engagement to University employees. These groups may focus on specific interests or identities and offer a variety of experiences, but they are not closed groups, and they welcome supporters and allies. ERGs function as a structure within ODEI and work in coordination with Human Resources.
Mission and Ministry
Villanova's Augustinian Catholic heritage serves as a guidepost for creating the welcoming environment here where everyone can feel apart of the community. Mission & Ministry offers ways to worship, no matter your faith, and service opportunities.