Creating Healthier Places

Loyola Marymount University

2016 Progress Report

Year Committed: 2015

Length of Commitment: 3 years

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Committed to meet guidelines—developed by PHA in collaboration with some of the nation’s leading nutrition, physical activity and campus wellness experts—around nutrition, physical activity, and programming on campus.

Verified Results

Implementation Date
April 2018
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Offer a minimum of twenty (20) diverse recreation, physical activity/movement or competitive sports opportunities during each academic year.
Progress To Date

Loyola Marymount University offers a range of diverse recreation, physical activity/movement and competitive sports opportunities including at least 18 unique group fitness classes and 11 different club sports.
Implementation Date
April 2018
Reporting Date
June 2016

Commitment Element
Provide an outdoor fitness system.
Progress To Date

Loyola Marymount University students and community members have access to two outdoor fitness stations on campus.

Partner Statement

“Loyola Marymount has been thrilled to be one of the first US Campuses to participate in PHA. Since our acceptance into the program we have made significant progress towards fulfilling our commitments.

"On campus, we have added outdoor fitness equipment and are in the process of developing and marking a new exercise route for all to enjoy. Our Campus HR department is in the process of reinvigorating and reestablishing it’s Health and Wellness Committee, and we expect robust participation to help enrich the lives of our Faculty and Staff both on and off campus.

"Our foodservice provider Sodexo has developed and deployed an all-natural, organic and healthy choices platform called ‘Natural’ in our main dining facility, The Lair. In addition they have been able to launch ‘Harmony’ a 100% vegan / vegetarian station and have now removed all candy from the main dining room. In addition to all these efforts, students will also find that over 60% of their beverage choices are non-soda options such as juice and waters. Combined, all of these changes have increased the health and vitality of our campus and all who work and learn here. We are proud to be an active participant in the PHA.”