Penn State Health | BeWell
Penn State Health | BeWell

Well-Being Challenges

BeWell is facilitating friendly challenges for Penn State Health employees throughout 2024. These free virtual, month-long competitions are designed to promote health and well-being across all areas of the health system. Participate with your colleagues to foster friendly competition and stay motivated all throughout the year.

BeActive

The BeActive Challenge is a free system-wide, month-long, virtual activity challenge for Penn State Health employees, running July 1 -31.

Challenge Details: 

  • Participating individuals are encouraged to get at least 10,000 steps per day for the month of July.
  • Participants can accumulate steps through other activities besides walking. Use the provided conversion chart or conversion spreadsheet to convert other activities into steps. 
  • Individuals can track their steps using this tracking log.
  • Weekly emails are sent to registrants with motivators to stay active and strategies to keep moving throughout the day. 
  • To join the BeActive challenge, register here.

Frequently asked questions

When does the BeActive Challenge begin and end?

The BeActive Challenge runs July 1-31, 2024.

Can I register as a team?

You must register as an individual; however, employees are encouraged to motivate each other with some friendly competition.

How do I keep track of my steps?

You can use a phone, pedometer, or other wearable fitness device to track your steps. Refer to the provided activity conversion chart or conversion spreadsheet to convert other activities into steps. Download the tracking log to keep track of your daily steps.

What if I do not reach 10,000 steps each day?

That’s OK! Not everyone will meet the goal of 10,000 steps per day. Employees should listen to their bodies, have fun and try to improve as the month progresses.

How will I receive communication during the monthly challenge?

All registered participants will receive a weekly email from BeWell with reminders, motivators, tips and tricks to stay active. The weekly email will also contain a link to log your steps.

Will there be prizes?

Participants who complete all 5 weeks of the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a prize! Stay tuned for more information.