UC Moves Challenge
UC Moves is a spring time month-long physical activity challenge to inspire the UC Santa Cruz faculty and staff community to get outside, get moving, and build healthy habits that will pay off all year long! The challenge encourages you to move more and build healthy habits with daily fun tips, and healthy recipes. Explore new outdoor physical activities like hiking, cycling, tennis, and golf.
Every movement counts, whether it is a fitness class, parking further away, going on a walk, or spending the afternoon gardening.
Join us for 2026 UC Moves! Move information to come.
Benefits of movement:
- Help reduce stress and improve mood.
- Feel more energized and focused.
- Build muscle and strengthen bones.
- Improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduce risk of developing chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
For any questions, please reach out to Jessica Bulleri, Campus Health and Well-being Manager in the Office of Risk Services, at jbulleri@ucsc.edu.