Exercise is Medicine Syllabus
Are late submissions on EIM assignments accepted?
No!
What is the mission of Exercise is Medicine (EIM)?
Our mission is to make the benefits of physical activity an integral part of your undergraduate life at UC Berkeley, enhancing both your physical and mental well-being.
What are the three main macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Lipids (Fats)
What is the name of our school mascot?
Oski
How many minutes past the top of the hour is Berkeley Time?
10 minutes
Up to how many homework assignments can you miss before being at risk of NP in the class?
Two
What is the other Exercise is Medicine (EIM) decal offered at Berkeley?
Adaptive Sports Decal Course
What is the recommended water intake per day? (in oz OR oz/lb of body weight)
90 oz for women, 120 oz per men
OR
0.5-1 oz/lb of body weight
If you step on the UC Berkeley seal next to Memorial Glade, how do you undo the bad luck?
Rub the orb statue next to the Campanile
OR
Roll down 4.0 hill
What does the on-campus building named RSF stand for?
Recreational Sports Facility
What is the maximum number of absences allowed?
3 (only one may be unexcused!)
What other University of California campuses have Exercise is Medicine (EIM) programs?
None! However, over 150+ other college campuses in the US have one!
What are the water soluble vitamins?
B & C
What is the name of the UC Berkeley Chancellor?
Chancellor Rich Lyons
What are the two entrances to the Gardner Main Stacks library?
Moffitt and Doe Library
How many hours ahead of class should you notify facilitators of your absence for it to be counted as excused?
6 hours
What are the minimum exercise guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services?
a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity per week or at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week (note: for this class, students are expected to engage in a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise per week as part of the homework assignments!)
How many kcals are in a gram of each of the three main macronutrients?
Carbohydrates and Protein are 4 kcal/g & Lipids (Fats) are 9 kcal/g
How many libraries are on the UC Berkeley Campus?
20
Name 3 of the open gym sports offered at RSF?
Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball/handball, Squash, Badminton, Table tennis, Pickleball, Swimming
What are the names of all the facilitators?
Hana, Christine, Maia, Arjun, and Luke
Besides in the US, what other regions have Exercise is Medicine (EIM) programs?
Latin America, Asia, and Europe
What is the recommended daily protein intake? (in g/kg of body weight)
0.8 g/kg of body weight
What year was UC Berkeley founded?
1868
Name 3 places to get coffee on campus
Yali's Qualcomm, Free Speech Movement Cafe, Golden Bean Cafe, Golden Bear Cafe (GBC), Brown's Cafe, Cafe Think, V&A Cafe